Physical Activity and Exercise: Injury Awareness, Treatment and Management

Introduces common injuries associated with physical activity as well as methods for injury prevention and management. The fundamental biological processes related to healing of the human body and injury nomenclature will also be examined. Furthermore, human anatomy will be covered as it relates to common injuries related to physical activity in the general population. Additionally, students will apply common injury management methods in practical usage. Course materials will cover topics such as foam rolling, stretching, injury taping, healing phases of the body, fatigue, and muscle cramping among other related topics.