Athletic Injury Prevention

Location: Online, self-paced
Start Date: Upon registration
End Date: Within 60 days of registration
Hours: 20 Hours
Instructor: Anna Berg, MS ATC
Required Course Materials: None

Course Description:

This course is a state-approved, lesson-based, online program for prevention and care. This guided, online format will take approximately 20 hours to complete and meets all requirements for this portion of the state-required core subject matter. This online course fulfills part of the requirements for a coaching authorization certificate, which is required for anyone coaching at the junior high or high school level.

Course Outcomes:

1. Recognize athletic injuries.
2. Articulate the purpose of ace bandage wraps.
3. Evaluate athletic injuries.
4. Articulate taping procedures.
5. Formulate a treatment and rehabilitation program for an injured athlete.

Important Information:

Below are links to directions for applying for your Coaching Authorization for the first time from the Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners (BoEE):

• First Coaching Authorization
• New Coaching Authorization

Below is a link to directions if you are renewing your Coaching Authorization from the Iowa Bureau of Educational Examiners (BoEE):

• Coaching Authorization Renewal

You may also be interested in these classes...

• Athletic Development and Human Growth
• Body Structure & Function
• Coaching Ethics, Techniques, and Theory

Questions? | Contact us!

Melissa Haukap
Director of Career & Community Programs
712-852-5206 | mhaukap@iowalakes.edu
Emmetsburg Campus