Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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HPER 2205 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries


Credits: 2

Catalog Description
This is an introductory course in basic athletic training. It will cover a variety of topics including anatomy, injury prevention, conditioning, healing, injury care, rehabilitation, and practical skills such as taping and wrapping.

Additional fee to student: No

Learner Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic athletic training concepts as defined by the National Athletic Training Association (NATA).
  2. Describe legal issues surrounding injuries within a sport or exercise fitness setting.
  3. Define the roles of a sports medicine team.
  4. Identify anatomical structures and articulate anatomical terminology.
  5. Demonstrate proper application of supportive techniques within an appropriate time frame and comparable to a training room setting.

Major Areas of Course Content
  1. Organizational structure and roles of a Sport Injury Management Team
  2. Recognition, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries
  3. Healing process
  4. Terminology
  5. Preventative and supportive techniques

Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.

Course Notes
This course is also offered through Anoka-Ramsey’s Concurrent Enrollment Program.





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