Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: KINE-2356 (Section: 01, CRN: 10466)
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
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Instructor Information
Instructor Kento Anjima
Email anjimak@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6298
Office Carl Parker Multipurpose Center - Room: 121
Office Hours Carl Parker Multipurpose Building 121
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Arnheim’s Principle of Athletic Training, Sixteenth Edition; William E. Prentice (NOT required)
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites N/A (NOT required, but taken anatomy & physiology classes is highly recommended)
Learning Outcomes Understand the role of the athletic trainer as a health care provider
Identify principles of physical conditioning
Apply proper taping techniques
Understand the concept of rehabilitation
Define and utilize universal precautions when dealing with wounds
Understand the basic components of an off-the-field examination (SOAP)
Explain the basic principles and concepts of ergonomics and their relationship to the prevention of illness and injury
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Lecture Topics Outline Ch 1 What is Athletic Training         
 
Ch 2 Basic Athletic Training Terminologies
 
Ch 3 Tissue healing, Wound care
 
Ch 4 Ankle Anatomy, MOIs, Ankle taping
 
Ch 5 Knee Anatomy, MOIs, taping
 
Ch 6 Hip Anatomy, MOIs, taping
 
Ch 7 Shoulder Anatomy, MOIs, taping
 
Ch 8 Elbow Wrist Anatomy, MOIs, taping
 
(Ch 9 Rehabilitation, Return to play)
 
(Ch 10 Modalities)
 
(Ch 11 Emergency care)
Major Assignments Schedule Exam 1: Mar 7th
Exam 2: Apr 23rd
Final Exam Date April 30, 2024 - 10:00 AM   Through  April 30, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Grading Scale A: 90-100 %
B: 80-89 %
C: 70-79 %
D: 60-69 %
F: 59% or lower
Determination of
Final Grade
Grading Scale:
25%: Participation/ Assignments
20%: Final Exam + Final Practical
15%: Exam 1 + Practical 1
15%: Exam 2
25%: Chapter Quiz
Course Policies
Instructor Policies N/A
Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than 2 absences from the course with no communication with the instructor will receive the deduction from the participation grades.
Students must provide a proof of the valid reason of absence/ late show ups to avoid the points deduction.
2 late show ups are counted as an absence.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
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Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Health, Fitness, and Sports
Chair:HFS
Email:HFS
Phone:(409) 983-4921