Course Syllabus

SYLLABUS 

KINE 2330/HEED 2330

Essentials of Athletic Injury Management,

Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

(3 credit hours)

T, TH 9:30 – 10:50

Instructor:               Gina Giammanco MS, ATC, LAT

Office:                        College Park Center, Room 125H

Office Phone:           817-272-0986                    

E-mail:                       ginag@uta.edu

Office Hours:            TU: 830-930; Thurs: 830-930, or by appointment                                        

 

Required Text:        Concepts of Athletic Training, 7^thEdition: Pfeiffer, Mangus and Trowbridge

 

Purpose:       This Course is designed to provide the students with basic knowledge of the care and

 prevention of athletic injuries. Common sports-related injuries and illnesses will be

 discussed with an emphasis on the proper methods for prevention, recognition, and

 immediate care.

     

Attendance:  Class attendance is important, the majority of exam materials will be derived from

                         class notes. Each student is expected to prepare for class by reading the assigned

                         chapter(s) prior to class. If a student accumulates more than six unexcused

                         absences, they will automatically fail the course. Excused absences include

                         university approved absences or those of which I have prior knowledge (by phone

                         or email). I must be notified prior to class for it to be an excused absence. Missing

                         a test is only acceptable if I am notified 24 hours in advance or in case of

                         emergencies as soon as possible, in writing. If you miss a test, you will be expected

                         to make it up on the following class date. You cannot make up a test once the next test 

                       has been given (extenuating circumstances may apply).

 

Evaluation:   Exams 4 @ 100 points (you will need scantron 882-E)

                        Final Comprehensive Exam 1 @ 100 points

                   

Grading Scale:         A = 450-500 pts

                                    B = 400-449 pts

                                    C = 399-350 pts

                                    D = 349-300 pts

                                    F = 299 pts and below

 

Extra Credit: You may earn up to 30 points of extra credit by attending various home athletic events, kinesiology lunchtime lectures, and kinesiology research day. Details will be explained in class.

 

 

Drop/Add Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to complete the following within the

                                Appropriate time established by the University Registrar (deadlines can be

                                Found in the schedule of classes).

• Add classes
• Drop classes or withdraw from school

 

 

 

Student Support Services: The University supports a variety of student success programs to

     help you connect with the University and achieve academic

     success. They include learning assistance, developmental

     education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and

     federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance

     academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of

     Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information

     and appropriate referrals.

 

Americans With Disabilities Act:  The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being

                                                            committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal

                                                                 opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 93112 – The

                                                                 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With passage of new

                                                                 federal legislation entitled Americans With Disabilities Act –

                                                                 (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act,

                                                                 there is renewed focus on providing this population with the

                                                                 same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

 

                                        As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide

                                        “reasonable accommodation”to students with disabilities,

                                         so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability.

                                        Student responsibility primarily rests withinforming faculty

                                         at the beginning of the semester and in providing

                                         authorized documentation through designated

                                         administrative channels.

 

Academic Dishonesty  It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that

       academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and

       will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic

       dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations

       and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the

       University.

 

                 “Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism,

                   collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are

                   attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination

                for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a

                 student or the attempt to commit such acts.” (Regents’ Rules and

                 Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision

                 3.22)

 

Timeline for Grievances:   The student has one calendar year from the date a grade is assigned

                                                   to initiate a grievance. The normal academic channels are:

• department chair
• academic dean
• provost

Bomb Threats   If anyone is tempted to call in a bomb threat, be aware that UTA will attempt to

     trace the phone call and prosecute all responsible parties. Every effort will be

     made to avoid cancellation of presentations/tests caused by bomb threats.

     Unannounced alternate sites will be available for these classes. Your instructor

     will make you aware of alternate class sites in the event that your classroom is

     not available.

 

 

The University of Texas at Arlington College of Education

            Mission, Core Values and Professional Dispositions

MISSION: To develop and deliver an educational program that ensures the highest teacher, administrator and allied health science preparation and performance and to be a recognized contributor in the field of educational and allied health science research and practice through effective teaching, quality research and meaningful service.

The Educator and Administrator Preparation units’ collaboratively developed shared vision is based on these CORE VALUES, dispositions and commitments to:

• Excellence •   Diversity
• Learner-centered environment •   Technology
• Research-based •   Field Experiences
• Collaboration •   Life-long Learning

Each candidate in the Educator and Administrator Unit of the College of Education of UT-Arlington will be evaluated on PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS by faculty and staff. These dispositions have been identified as essential for a highly-qualified educator. Instructors and program directors will work with
candidates rated as “unacceptable” in one or more stated criteria. The candidate will have an opportunity to develop a plan to remediate any deficiencies.

Demonstrates excellence

• Meets stated expectations of student performance.
• Keeps timelines. Arrives on time for class and other activities.
• Produces significant artifacts of practitioner evidence.
• Possesses a willingness to set goals.
• Attends all classes/trainings and practicum experiences.
• Completes activities as assigned.
• Has appropriate personal appearance and/or hygiene for professional setting.

Participates in a learner centered environment and shows respect for self and others

• Uses appropriate and professional language and conduct.
• Supports a "high quality” learning environment.
• Shows respect and consideration for the thoughts and feelings of others.

Research-based pedagogy

• Has an awareness of and willingness to accept research-based concepts.
• Identifies important trends in education.
• Demonstrates interests in learning new ideas and strategies.
• Relates class discussions and issues to current events in education.

Participates in on-going collaboration with peers and professionals

• Demonstrates kindness, fairness, patience, dignity and respect in working with peers, staff and instructors.
• Works effectively with others.
• Assists others in the university classroom or practicum setting.
• Demonstrates an openness to assistance from others.
• Receives feedback in a positive manner and makes necessary adjustment.

Exhibits stewardship of diversity

• Shows appropriate stewardship and tolerance to diverse people, environments, and situations.

Advocates use of technology

• Uses and applies existing technologies sufficiently in work.
• Shows a willingness to use and apply emerging technologies in work.

Shows interest in the learner and the learning-process

• Demonstrates significant learning improvement over time.
• Shows interest in the learning process and demonstrates the necessary amount of time, energy, and enthusiasm for becoming better learners, teachers, and practitioners.