Everglades City School – Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to athletic njuries and skills related to the nature, prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: safety practices, rules, terminology, and history of the sports/activities, correct techniques in performing skills, consumer issues, and benefits of participation, fitness activities, and fitness assessments. The content of the course should include but not limited to such things as injury prevention, anatomy and physiology related to athletic injuries, conditioning methods, identification, management, rehabilitation, athletic training, career opportunities, and benefits of knowing issues pertaining to athletic injuries.