High School Course Guide

Athletic Injury Prevention

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Grade Level
11, 12
Session
1st Semester, 2nd Semester
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
In conjunction with Body Structure & Function
High School Course Number
6623
Dual Credit
WITCC: PEC-126
High School Credits
College Credits
2

Course Description

This course introduces conditioning programs and training methods that tend to prevent athletic injuries. This course provides basic skills in injury procedures while providing practical experience in taping techniques. This is one of four courses leading to the coaching authorization issued by the Iowa Department of Education as a head coach or assistant coach of any interscholastic athletic activity.