0 or 3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Laboratory Upper Division
Course covering an in-depth study of the normal anatomical structures in the lower extremities, including joint structure and musculoskeletal/nervous systems. Also discussed are common risk factors and causes of injuries as identified by contemporary epidemiological studies, common injuries to each body part, typical symptoms, and common clinical signs associated with injuries and illnesses with the physically active. A lab covering the assessment and management techniques for injuries commonly seen will be included. Permission of department required.
Learning Outcomes1Identify specific anatomical structures such as bony landmarks, soft tissue and joint structures in the lower extremities.
2Apply different methods of prevention for many injuries commonly seen in the lower extremities.
3Differentiate common risk factors and causes of injury commonly seen in athletics and the physically active.
4Evaluate gender differences in the musculoskeletal system and their impact on injury management for the lower extremities.
5Consider anatomical growth and development characteristics of males and females in the following stages: preadolescent and adolescent.
6Develop general treatment and rehabilitation protocols to use with injuries in the lower extremities.
7Summarize the role and function of commonly used prescription and non-prescription pharmacological agents in the treatment of Injuries/illness commonly seen in the lower extremities.
8Demonstrate through low fidelity simulation sound evaluation techniques of lower extremity.
9Appraise the different psychomotor test characteristics validity, reliability, sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, odds ratios, etc., as they relate to selection of special tests.
10Synthesize test psychometric data to select appropriate tests and measures during assessment.
11Formulate a clinical question and perform a literature search to answer the question.
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