Injury Prevention and Management

This course is designed to introduce students to common injuries involved with regular exercise and sport participation. The course will contain both theory and applied/practical applications of injury prevention and care.  The role of the Fitness Professional in prevention, assessment, and limitations of injury on exercise prescription will be examined.  Students will explore causes, classification and physiology of injuries.  Through practical application students will develop exercise techniques and exercise prescription modifications specific to common injuries and the needs of the client.