Sports Medicine

HSS1010: Health Services Foundations - 1 Credit

Students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation and community services.  Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic  principles of  anatomy, physiology and disease, and  basic safety and reporting protocols  for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer and community support settings are reviewed.

Prerequisite: None

REC1020: Injury Management 1 - 1 Credit

Students learn prevention, assessment and management techniques related to injuries that may occur during recreation and sporting events and activities.

Parameters: Access to instruction from an individual with recognized training in athletic first aid; e.g., Athletic Injury Management (AIM) from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta.

Note: Successful completion of this course enables students to apply for an Athletic Injury Management (AIM) Certificate from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta.  

Prerequisite: None

HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System - 1 Credit

Students explore the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, gain an understanding of conditions of the musculoskeletal system and achieve an appreciation for the benefits of practicing a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual, family, peers and community.

Prerequisite: HSS1010 Health Services Foundation

REC1030: Technical Foundations for Injury Management - 1 Credit

Students explain basic taping and wrapping fundamentals, explore the role of the athletic therapist, identify first-aid supplies, describe common injuries, and apply basic taping and wrapping techniques to various body regions.

Parameters: Access to instruction from an individual with recognized training in athletic first aid; e.g., Sport Taping and Strapping from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta.

Note: Successful completion of this course enables students to apply for a credential in Sport Taping and Strapping from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta.  This certification is available to students from member schools that meet the Council’s requirements.

Prerequisite: HCS1050 Musculoskeletal System

REC2020: Injury Management 2 - 1 Credit

Students learn prevention, assessment and management techniques specifically related to bone, joint and soft-tissue injuries that may occur during recreation and sporting events and activities.

Opportunities are provided to practice taping and wrapping skills using a variety of techniques

Parameters: Access to instruction from an individual with training in athletic first aid;    e.g. Sport Taping and Strapping from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta.

Note: Successful completion of this course enables students to apply for a  Sport Taping and  Strapping Certificate from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta and/or a certificate in Foundations of Athletic Therapy from the Alberta Athletic Therapists Association. For students to be eligible for either certification, the instructor must be certified in Sport Taping and Strapping by the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta and the school must be a member school that meets the Council’s requirements.

Prerequisite: REC1020 Injury Management 1 & REC1030 Technical Foundations for Injury Management

HCS1080: Cardiovascular System - 1 Credit

Students acquire the attitude, knowledge and skills for the promotion and maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system. Students study the pathology of cardiovascular conditions, and gain an appreciation for practicing a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual, family, peers and community.

Prerequisite: HSS1010 Health Services Foundations.

REC3010: Human Movement - 1 Credit

Students acquire advanced knowledge and skills necessary for the application of the basic principles of movement and biomechanics to a variety of physical activities. Students gain an appreciation for how biomechanics can impact the health and wellness of individuals and their families, peers and communities.

Prerequisite: HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System

REC2030: Anatomy of Joints - 1 Credit

Students evaluate how anatomy affects joint function and stability and analyze mechanisms of injury to predict potential injuries. Students acquire the knowedge and skills necessary for providing recommendations for the safe and healthy functions of joints.

Prerequisites: REC2020: Injury Management 2 REC3010: Human Movement

REC2015: Athletic Development - 1 Credit

Students examine the Long-Term Athlete Development model and related principles of athletic skill development.

Prerequisite: REC1040: Foundations for Training 1, REC2030: Anatomy of Joints