Sports Medicine Learning Targets
Health, HS Sports Medicine
ALT 1 - Concepts
Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
AST 1.1 - Safe Behaviors : Explains safe behaviors to reduce injury during sports/recreational participation.
AST 1.2 - Preventing Injuries : Describe rules and laws intended to prevent injuries.
AST 1.3 - Skeletal System : Describe and identifies both the microscopic and gross structures and functions of the skeletal system.
AST 1.4 - Post Operative Rehabilitation : Have a complete understanding of post-operative rehabilitation guidelines and restrictions for knee ligament reconstructions and repairs, rotator cuff repairs and shoulder instability reconstructions.
AST 1.5 - Basic Terminology : Apply basic terminology used in the area of sports medicine to discuss a sports related injury, location on the body or communicate with the medical community.
AST 1.6 - Rehabilitation Plan : Explain a specific rehabilitation plan with short and long term goals.
ALT 2 - Interpersonal Communication
Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) to enhance health.
AST 2.1 - Physical Exam : Demonstrate proficiency by evaluating and treating sports injuries through application of physical examination tests specific to the diagnosis.
AST 2.2 - Patient Relationship : Demonstrate the ability to develop an appropriate relationship with a patient that fosters communication, respect, and ethics of the highest degree.
AST 2.3 - Listening and Communication : Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills with patients, which may include both verbal and non-verbal skills.
AST 2.4 - Respond Appropriately : Demonstrate ability to understand and respond appropriately to patient inquiries.
AST 2.5 - Taping : Demonstrate proficiency by taping injuries through application.