Did your health science program just add a new course for sports medicine?
Or do you need to update your existing sports medicine curriculum?
If so, you’re likely looking for the best instructional materials to help cover your standards and prepare students for their future careers.
While many health science instructors use HealthCenter21 as a supplemental resource when teaching sports medicine classes, we don’t currently offer a complete sports medicine curriculum. (Wondering why? Find out here.)
To help you find the right materials for your sports medicine course, we’ve put together a list of popular options teachers like you recommend.
The top sports medicine textbooks for CTE health science programs are:
- Sports Medicine Essentials
- Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
- Essentials of Athletic Injury Management
1. Sports Medicine Essentials, 3rd Edition
Author: Jim Clover
Copyright: 2016
Retail Price: $224.95 Hardcover textbook, $26.99 eBook
Sports Medicine Essentials Core Concepts in Athletic Training & Fitness Instruction 3rd Edition introduces students to the field of sports medicine and the increasing number of career opportunities it presents.
This sports medicine textbook contains 24 chapters:
- Careers in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
- Legal Considerations and Administration
- Medical Conditions
- Emergency Preparedness and Assessment
- Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogens
- Vital Signs Assessments
- Basic Life Support
- Environmental Considerations
- Injuries to the Tissues
- Assembling the First Aid Kits and Equipment Bags
- Taping and Wrapping
- Injuries to the Head and Spine
- Injuries to the Upper Extremities
- Injuries to the Chest and Abdomen
- Injuries to the Pelvis and Lower Extremities
- Return to Play
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercise for Rehabilitation
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Physical Fitness Assessment
- Nutrition and Weight Management
- Physical Conditioning
- Designing a Conditioning Program
- The Promotional Point: Becoming Employable and Promoting Products and Services
With the book, students can explore careers in fitness instruction, athletic training, exercise physiology, sports management, and even physical therapy.
It also helps students learn and perform the practical skills required for sports medicine, such as taping injuries and researching medical supplies.
The Sports Medicine Essentials textbook is an excellent option for teachers looking for a broad, introductory book that will give an overview of all the different elements of sports medicine.
2. Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, 3rd Edition
Author: Robert C. France
Copyright: 2020
Retail Price: $149.95 Textbook, $62.49 eBook
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, 3rd Edition equips your students with the foundational concepts of the human body, plus how to apply that knowledge in a real-world setting.
It’s a comprehensive combination of nutrition, sports psychology, kinesiology, and therapeutic modalities.
This sports medicine textbook has 25 chapters, split into four units:
Unit 1: Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
- Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care
- Athletic Training
- The Central Training Room
- The Athletic Training Student Aide Program
Unit 2: Roles and Responsibilities in Athletic Training - Emergency Preparedness: Injury Game Plan
- The Preparticipation Physical Examination
- Prehabilitation and Preseason Training
- Nutrition and the Athlete
- Dietary Supplements and Performance Enhancers
- Sports Psychology
- Assessment and Evaluation of Sports Injuries
- Therapeutic Physical Modalities
- Taping and Wrapping
Unit 3: Injury Assessment and Management - Injury Assessment and Management
- Bleeding and Shock
- The Bones and Soft Tissue
- The Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg
- The Knee
- The Hip and Pelvis
- The Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
- The Shoulder
- The Chest and Abdomen
- The Head and Face
- The Spine
Unit 4: Special Considerations - Special Considerations in Athletes
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training is a great option for teachers whose students are interested in athletics and the medical needs of athletes. Plus, it helps give a broad overview of the fundamental concepts required for sports medicine and insights into the practical applications of these skills.
3. Essentials of Athletic Injury Management, 11th Edition
Authors: William Prentice
Copyright: 2020
Retail Price: $130.66 Textbook $50 (180-day eBook rental), $80 Ebook
The Essentials of Athletic Injury Management, 11th Edition provides the information your students will need to manage the care of athletic injuries.
It is a textbook designed for students who are just starting a career in sports medicine or related professions and will help them prepare to manage injuries and emergencies.
This sports medicine book has 25 chapters:
- Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles
- Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program
- Legal Liability and Insurance
- Preventing Injuries Through Fitness Training
- Sports Nutrition and Supplements
- Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment
- Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions
- Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Wound Care
- Wrapping and Taping Techniques
- Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation
- Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically
- Recognizing Different Sports Injuries
- The Foot and Toes
- The Ankle and Lower Leg
- The Knee and Related Structures
- The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis
- The Shoulder Complex
- The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
- The Spine
- The Thorax and Abdomen
- The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
- General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns
- Substance Abuse
- Preventing and Managing Injuries in Young Athletes
This textbook also includes action plans and checklists to provide the practical tools needed to get started in sports medicine.
Essentials of Athletic Injury Management is a good choice for teachers who are looking to cover the care of athletic injuries. The digital access and associated learning materials will help you prepare your students for examination more easily.
Which Sports Medicine Curriculum Is Right for You?
So what’s the best way to teach your sports medicine to your students? It depends!
While health science textbooks can be a great starting point, many teachers find using a digital curriculum like HealthCenter21 in conjunction with their sports medicine books is the perfect way to keep students engaged while preparing them for their future careers.
While HealthCenter21 isn’t a stand-alone curriculum for sports medicine, many teachers use it to supplement their sports medicine lessons to provide students with a great blended learning experience.
With more than 1,000 hours of curriculum content, HealthCenter21 offers a comprehensive, one-stop resource. You can use the curriculum across multiple classes and save time with planning and grading so that you can spend your time focused on teaching your students.
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