Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 74 pages
- 9 units
This course introduces the prevention and care of sports injuries. It covers sports injury nomenclature, mechanisms, and prevention strategies. Students will learn first aid skills, including assessment, resuscitation, and bleeding control. The course also addresses protection against blood-borne infections, splinting, bandaging, and immediate treatment protocols. Specific injuries like fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations are examined, along with their respective first aid management.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Quizzes
- Take Home Assignments
- Term Papers
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of KHE214, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
KHE214 · UNIT 1: SPORTS INJURY NOMENCLATURES
The bone (skeleton) is the body’s foundation. It is a specialized type of connective tissue made up of bone cells (osteocytes). Bones perform five (5) basic functions.
What you should be able to do
- Describe steps needed to prevent sports injuries.
- Describe structures of the body that frequently get injured.
- Perform primary and secondary assessment of injury situations.
- Provide immediate care to physical injuries and rescue assistance to life-threatening conditions.
- Demonstrate life-saving skills during emergency.
- Apply the PRICE principle for immediate injury management.
- Demonstrate proper techniques for splinting and bandaging.
What it prepares you for
- Athletic Trainer
- Sports Medicine Professional
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Sports Coach
- Fitness Instructor
- Sports Organizations
- Healthcare Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Fitness Centers
- Schools and Universities
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 2: Basic First Aid Skills
Requires memorization of specific steps and techniques for effective resuscitation.
- Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 3: Protection against Blood Borne Infection
Demands strict adherence to protocols to prevent infection and ensure safety.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Sports Injuries and Prevention
Unit 1: Sports Injury Nomenclature · 2 hours
Define sports injury nomenclature.. Identify anatomical structures frequently injured in sports.. Review the functions of the musculoskeletal system in sports..
- Week 2Module 1: Sports Injuries and Prevention
Unit 2: Mechanisms and Types of Sports Injury · 2 hours
Describe the mechanical causes of sports injuries.. Explain acute sports injuries.. Demonstrate mechanisms of acute injuries like compression, tension, and shearing..
- Week 3Module 1: Sports Injuries and Prevention
Unit 3: Sports Injury Prevention · 2 hours
Define sports injury and its impact.. Identify members of an athletic health care team.. Highlight ways a coach can prevent sports injuries.. Demonstrate fitting protective gadgets..
- Week 4Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 1: First Aid · 2 hours
Discuss the meaning of first aid.. Understand responsibilities of a first aider.. Describe guidelines for first aid principles.. Identify contents of a first aid kit..
- Week 5Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 2: Basic First Aid Skills · 2 hours
Identify aspects of primary assessment.. Demonstrate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.. Demonstrate cardiac massage.. Practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)..
- Week 6Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 3: Protection against Blood Borne Infection · 2 hours
Discuss steps for protecting against blood-borne infections.. Demonstrate protective glove removal..
- Week 7Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 4: Splinting and Bandaging · 2 hours
Discuss the value of splinting.. Demonstrate splint application.. Highlight principles of splinting.. Demonstrate bandage application..
- Week 8Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 5: Immediate Treatment of Sports Injuries · 2 hours
Discuss the PRICE principle.. Apply the PRICE principle components.. Highlight contraindications for ice application..
- Week 9Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Unit 6: First aid for Some Sports Injuries · 2 hours
Discuss the seriousness of shock.. Demonstrate first aid for fractures.. Show how to care for wounds.. Highlight ways to prevent specific injuries..
- Week 10Module 1: Sports Injuries and Prevention
Review: Module 1 · 4 hours
Review Module 1: Sports Injuries and Prevention. Complete assignments related to injury identification and prevention strategies..
- Week 11Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Review: Module 2 · 4 hours
Review Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries. Practice first aid techniques, including CPR and bandaging..
- Week 12Module 2: Care of Sports Injuries
Practical Application: Injury Scenarios · 4 hours
Complete practical exercises on injury assessment and immediate care.. Simulate emergency scenarios and practice first aid responses..
- Week 13Final Revision
Comprehensive Course Review · 4 hours
Final review of all course materials.. Focus on key concepts and challenging areas.. Prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and summaries to reinforce key concepts.
- Practice applying the PRICE principle to various injury scenarios.
- Memorize the steps for CPR and practice on a mannequin if possible.
- Create flashcards for different types of sports injuries and their corresponding first aid treatments.
- Focus on understanding the differences between sprains, strains, and dislocations, including their signs, symptoms, and management.
- Review the contents of a well-stocked first aid kit and understand the purpose of each item.
- Practice bandaging and splinting techniques on a partner or mannequin.
- Pay close attention to the contraindications for ice application and other treatments.
- Review the steps for protecting yourself from blood-borne infections and practice proper glove removal.
- Complete all assignments and review feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Questions students ask about this course
What is KHE214 about?
This course introduces the prevention and care of sports injuries. It covers sports injury nomenclature, mechanisms, and prevention strategies. Students will learn first aid skills, including assessment, resuscitation, and bleeding control. The course also addresses protection against blood-borne infections, splinting, bandaging, and immediate treatment protocols. Specific injuries like fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations are examined, along with their respective first aid management.
How many units does KHE214 have?
KHE214, Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries, has 9 units across 2 modules, over 74 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is KHE214?
KHE214 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is KHE214 hard?
KHE214 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does KHE214 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is KHE214 assessed?
KHE214 is assessed by Quizzes, Take Home Assignments, Term Papers and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting KHE214?
Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
What can I do with KHE214?
Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Professional, Physical Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Sports Coach and Fitness Instructor.
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