SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 6:28:07 AMKINES 63 Course Outline as of Summer 2022

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KINES 63Title:  SP MED: LOWER BODY INJ  
Full Title:  Sports Medicine: Lower Body Injuries
Last Reviewed:8/27/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total5.00 Contact Total87.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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This course covers the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of lower body injuries.  This course will help the student prepare for a variety of professions within sports medicine and kinesiology.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course covers the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of lower body injuries.  This course will help the student prepare for a variety of professions within sports medicine and kinesiology.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2011Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Describe anatomical and physiological principles as related to lower extremity injuries.
2.  Comprehensively evaluate, treat and rehabilitate injuries to the lower extremities.
3.  Utilize evidence-based practice principles to the study of lower body injuries.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
 
1. Perform general orthopedic evaluations on lower extremity injuries.
2. Develop and implement treatment plans for injuries to the lower extremities.
3. Develop, modify and implement rehabilitation programs for injuries to the lower extremities.
4. Define evidence-based practice principles and apply to lower body injury evaluation and
    treatment.

Topics and Scope
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I. Definition of the Lower Extremities
    A. Foot
    B. Ankle
    C. Lower leg
    D. Knee
    E. Thigh
    F. Hip
    G. Pelvis
    H. Abdomen & Thorax
II. Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries
    A. History
         1. Past history
         2. Present history
    B. Inspection/Observation
         1. Swelling
         2. Discoloration
         3. Deformity
    C. Palpation
         1. Bony
         2. Soft tissue
    D. Special/Functional Tests
         1. Stress tests
         2. Special tests
         3. Neurological tests
         4. Circulatory examination
III. Treatment of Lower Extremity Injuries
    A. First Aid
    B. Modalities
         1. Infrared modalities
         2. Electrical stimulation
         3. Ultrasound
         4. Massage
         5. Traction
         6. Hydrotherapy
         7. Cryotherapy
         8. Heat therapy
IV. Four Phases of Rehabilitation for Lower Extremity Injuries
V.  Medical Terminology of the Lower Extremities
 
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Textbook reading (40-60 pages per week)
2. Quizzes (1-3)
3. Written examinations (2-5)
4. Memorization of Lower Extremity Clinical Evaluations (3 hours per week)
5. Evidence-based research project (7-10 pages)
6. Practicing lab modalities and rehabilitation techniques outside of class (1-3 hours per week)
7. Practical/Performance exams (2-5)
 
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Participation in class discussion and lab practice

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 20%
Research project
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 40%
Written exams (2-5), Quizzes (1-3)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Participation in class discussions and lab practice


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Principles Of Athletic Training: A Guide to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice. 16th ed. Prentice, William. McGraw-Hill. 2016
Instructor prepared materials

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