FOUNDATIONS / COMPETENCIES IN SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide an overview of the advanced competencies required for the physical therapist to practice in the active orthopaedic setting. Emphasis will be placed on defining the role of the sports physical therapist in planning and administrating pre-participation physical examinations, recognizing injuries and illnesses which require emergency medical intervention, and assessing and managing common medical illnesses and conditions in the individuals leading a healthy active life-style. In addition, both emergency management and preventive taping skills will be presented and practiced. Through didactic presentations and hands-on sessions, the participant will have the opportunity to master new skills required by the practicing sports physical therapist.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Discuss and demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, and pathomechanics of the musculoskeletal system as related to stress/strain characteristics, mechanism of injury, and process of inflammation, repair, and recovery of common orthopaedic injuries.
• Discuss and apply knowledge of normal human physiology and the appropriate or pathophysiological changes which occur with high level human performance & training.
• Be able to provide dietary guidelines and basic nutritional knowledge involved in a variety of sports.
• Recognize environmental factors which might affect human performance.
• Discuss the physiologic effect and mechanism of action of both pharmaceutical and ergogenic aids and provide counsel regarding their use and misuse.
• Understand and recognize medical conditions commonly suffered by athletes.
• Given a common sports injury, design a rehab program that takes into consideration the type and stage of injury as well as recovery and repair process to date.
• Given a common sports specific injury, choose and apply the appropriate bandage, dressing, support or brace considering all possible contraindications and complications.
• Discuss and demonstrate knowledge in the planning, coordination, and administration of pre-participation physical examination for the purpose of screening for and recognizing medical conditions or injuries that might preclude athletic participation.
• Discuss and demonstrate an awareness and thorough understanding of sport specific epidemiologic injury characteristics.
• Select, fit and maintain appropriate sport specific equipment in recognition and acceptance of NOCSAE recommendations.
• Recognize common sport specific injuries and illnesses which require emergency medical intervention.

TUITION
$545.00 - Comprehensive course and reference manual, functional movement screening manual, continental breakfast and breaks are included in the tuition.

ELIGIBILITY
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Certified Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants may attend applicable courses for continuing education credit.

CREDIT FOR COURSES
This course offers 36 contact hours, equivalent to 3.6 CEU’s.
When offered in states requiring CEU’s these courses will be approved by that state’s licensing agency.
• NATA BOC approval #P551
• CSCS agency executive approval for CEU’s

CANCELLATION OF COURSES
The Institute reserves the right to cancel courses within sufficient attendance two weeks prior to the start of the course. The Institute is not responsible for nonrefundable airline tickets and other commitments. Tuition may be transferred to another course or a full refund can be made if a cancellation does occur.

COURSE DATES / LOCATIONS
Nashville, Tennessee June 2 - 5, 2008

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