This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
HPER 204 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury (3 Hours)
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries will focus on recognition, evaluation, treatment and recording of common athletic injuries. Human anatomy will be emphasized through the understanding of athletic movements and physical testing. Additional topics include legal and ethical practices for the athletic trainer and the psychology of today's competitive athlete. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries is the basic sports medicine class required by most exercise science and coaching degree programs.