SPORTS MEDICINE

COURSE TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:
GRADE LEVEL:
LENGTH:
PREREQUISITE:
Instructor:
PhoneNumber:
Email:

Sports Medicine
Science
11 - 12
Two Semesters
Completion of Biology
Mr. Daniel Ellis
209-742-2060 Ext: 230
dan.ellis@mcusd.org

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sports Medicine will cover the anatomical and physiological affects of injuries to the human body.
Laboratory activities include the function and identification of bone, muscle, ligament, tendon, vascular
and neurological involvement. How the use of hot and cold modalities physiologically affect the natural
healing process. Multiple laboratory activities are included to further aid in the learning process.
II. COURSE GOALS AND/OR MAJOR STUDENT OUTCOMES
Students need to:
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body to enhance learning of sports
medicine.
Understand orthopedic injuries, especially related to sports.
Understand and apply the steps of the scientific method, including data analysis.
Gain knowledge of medical careers and develop motivation to pursue a career in medicine.
III. COURSE OUTLINE
A. Introduction
1. History of sports medicine including all disciplines involved with sports medicine.
2. Anatomical position and directional terms.
B. Anatomy and Physiology
1. Homeostasis for proper body function
a. Body temperature regulation
b. Blood pressure
c. Heart rate
d. Nutrition
e. Response to lack of homeostasis
1. Identify various signs of trauma
2. Cell structures and their functions
a. Function
b. Structure of cell and membrane
3. Tissue
a. The structure and function of normal tissue
1. Epithelial
2. Connective
3. Muscle
4. Nervous
b. Tissue healing and regeneration
1. Healing times for various types of tissue

c. Tissue response to physical injury.

4. Heart and circulatory system
a. Anatomy of the heart and circulatory system
b. Functions of the heart and circulatory system
1. Blood pressure
2. Heart rate
5. Respiratory System
a. Anatomy of the respiratory system
b. Function of the respiratory system
c. Discuss affects of exercise on the respiratory system
6. Skeletal System
a. Functions of the skeletal system
b. Structure
c. Growth and formation
d. Identification
e. Joints
1. Types of joints
2. Types of joint movement- Range of Motion
f. Injuries
1. Fracture
a. Types
2. Arthritis
3. Skeletal and joint injuries in sport
a. Foot
b. Ankle
c. Knee
d. Hip
e. Hand
f. Wrist
g. Elbow
h. Shoulder
7. Muscular System
a. Function of the muscular system
b. Cell structure.
1. Actin and myosin relationship
2. Identify origins and insertions of skeletal muscles
c. Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle
d. Muscle injuries in sport
1. Foot
2. Ankle
3. Knee
4. Hip
5. Hand
6. Wrist
7. Elbow
8. Shoulder
8. Central Nervous System
a. Functions of the nervous system
1. Peripheral Nervous system
2. Autonomic nervous system
b. The nerve cell

c. Types of injuries associated with the CNS and vertebrae

9. Lymphatic system and immunity
Texts and Supplemental Instructional Materials:

Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 9th edition; Marieb, Elaine N.

Chromebooks
Video, Power Point, and slide presentations
Prepared microscope slides
Anatomical models and charts
Clay
Library resources
Reference library
Guest speakers
Internet

Instructional Methods:
A variety of instructional strategies will be utilized to accommodate all learning styles and to
reinforce reading, writing and scientific skills while learning science content.

Independent and group projects

Cooperative learning experiences

Laboratory exercises

Research

Field experiences

Active discussions and lectures

Technology use

Creative expression and art mediums

Oral presentations

Supplies Needed for Class:

A. Pencil or Pen
B. Binder Paper
C. 3 Ring Binder/Folder
D. Chromebook computer (CHARGED)
Evaluation:
Student achievement in this course will be measured using multiple assessment tools including but not
limited to:

Tests and quizzes with enhanced multiple choice and essay questions
Essays
Individual Research
Group Projects
Laboratory reports
Science Projects
Art Projects
Performance tasks
Article reviews
Terminology exams

Grades will be determined using the following Grade Scale

35% - Classwork/Homework
35% - Tests
05% - Participation
10% - Lab and Group Activities
05% - Quizzes
10% - Final
Absences:
Students will have a difficult time in this class if they miss labs and other group assignments. Students
will have one full day to make up work for each day they have missed. It is the students responsibility
to get the missed work and assignments. Please refer to my website to see what you have missed and the
Google calendar to keep current with the class. Students will need to come in on their own time (not in
the middle of class) to get help or to see what they have missed.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS BOTTOM HALF NO LATER THAN
Monday, AUGUST 31, 2015
I, ______________________________________have read the following course syllabus for my Sports
Medicine class. I have been informed of the course requirements, grading policy, rules and consequences.
By signing the following contact, I agree to obey the terms of this class.
________________________________________________ (Printed Name of Student)
___________________________________
Students Signature

__________________________
Date

I have read and understand the course syllabus for my childs Sports Medicine class. (See Mr. Elliss
Philosophies and Grading Standards)
___________________________________
Parents Signature

__________________________
Date