4/26/2025 7:56:22 PM	KIN 63 Course Outline as of Fall 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KIN 63	Title:  SP MED: LOWER BODY INJ
Full Title:  Sports Medicine: Lower Body Injuries
Last Reviewed:1/27/2025

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total 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:  KINES 63

Catalog Description:

This course will teach the student 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 C1000 or EMLS 10 or equivalent or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course will teach the student 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 C1000 or EMLS 10 or equivalent or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates.
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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2011	Inactive:
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:

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.

 

Objectives:

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

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:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Textbook reading

2. Quizzes

3. Written examinations

4. Clinical Evaluations: Memorization of Lower Extremity

5. Evidence-based research project

6. Practical/Performance exams

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Participation in class discussion and lab practice

2. Practicing lab modalities and rehabilitation techniques outside of class

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%
Practical and performance exams, clinical evaluations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 40%
Written exams, quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Participation, class discussions, lab practice, rehabilitation techniques

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Essentials of Athletic Injury Management. 12th ed. Prentice, William. McGraw-Hill. 2023

Instructor prepared materials

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