KINE 211 - First Aid
FALL 2003

Course Number and Title:
KINE 211.001 - 8:00am - 9:15am, Field House - Rm. 203, TR

Instructor:       Mr. Brad Abell, M.Ed., A.T.,C., L.A.T.
Office:              FH 014, Athletic Training/Rehab Center, NE corner of gym
Phone:             Brad (O)886-5578, (H)886-3366, PE Office-886-5549
Email:               Brad_Abell@tamu-commerce.edu
Office Hours:  M-R      8:00-11:00 am or by appointment

Catalog Description:This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective as a first responder to an accident, injuries, and sudden illness.  Life saving skills and accident prevention principles will also be included.

General Information:  KINE 211.001 is scheduled to meet on T-R in Rm 203 of the Fieldhouse. 

***Students wishing to receive a CPR/First Aid Certification must score at least 70% on all written and practical evaluations.  Also, to receive certification you must be in attendance for all the practical sessions during class.***

Course Objectives:
1.       Students will demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed to meet most emergency situations by scoring
           at least 70% on all written and practical evaluations.
2.       Students will demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed to administer CPR by scoring at least 70% on 
           all written and practical examinations.
3.       Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the many causes of accidents and their prevention by:
           a) scoring at least 70% on a written evaluation and
           b) becoming attentive of their personal surroundings (i.e. home, work, play) so that situations which 
               cause accidents are eliminated or minimized.

ExCET Health and Physical Education Domain Objectives:

Health Education Domain I (Personal Well-Being), Competency 003
Substance use, misuse, and abuse.  The health student is familiar with different types of drugs, understands what constitutes their appropriate and inappropriate use, and helps learners develop strategies that reduce their risk of substance misuse and abuse.

Objective:
·          Develop an understanding of the effects of drug misuse and abuse.

Health Education Domain II(Health Promoting Interactions Among Individuals), Competency 006
Disease, intentional and unintentional injury, and emergency care.  The health student understands principles related to disease prevention, intentional and unintentional injury prevention, and emergency care and fosters learners’ understanding of these concepts.

Objectives:
·          Develop the knowledge and skills needed to meet most situations when emergency first aid care is needed and medical assistance is not excessively delayed.
·          Develop the knowledge and skills needed to administer CPR.
 ·         Develop a knowledge of the many causes of accidents so that action can be taken to eliminate or minimize such causes.
 

Physical Education Domain I (Promoting Learners’ Physical Development), Competency 003
Lifetime individual, dual, and group activities.  The physical education student is familiar with lifetime individual, dual, and group physical education activities, including sports, games, and dance, and can evaluate, select, and modify activities to provide developmentally appropriate instruction for all learners.

Objective:
·          Develop an ability to work effectively as an individual or in a group effort in administering first aid and/or CPR to an inidividual or individuals.
 

Physical Education Domain I (Promoting Learners’ Physical Development), Competency 004
Fitness-related health, nutrition, and safety.  The physical education student knows health, nutrition, and safety principles and practices related to fitness/performance and encourages learners to apply these principles and practices.

Objective:
·          Develop an overall sense of awareness of health and safety.
 

Physical Education Domain II (Promoting Learners’ Affective, Social, And Cognitive Development), Competency 005
Affective development.  The physical education student knows how to enhance learners’ self-concept and emotional well-being through physical activity.

Objective:
·          Develop self confidence in oneself to effectively administer first aid/CPR skills learned in class.
 

Physical Education Domain II (Promoting Learners’ Affective, Social, And Cognitive Development), Competency 007
Cognitive development.  The physical education student knows how to promote learners’ knowledge and cognitive skills in relation to lifetime fitness and wellness.

Objective:
·        Develop an understanding of the costs and benefits of various lifestyle choices.
 

Course Requirements and Grading:
1.       Attendance:  Attendance will be taken daily.  Students who are enrolled in KINE 211 are expected to attend class.  Excessive absences will lower your grade or could cause you to be withdrawn from this course.
2.       Grading:  There are three (4) major written exams and study guides/homework assignments in this course.  Make up exams will be given only for excused absences within one week of each scheduled exam.  Students will be given at least one week’s notice prior to the exam. 

Each major written test will be worth 100 pts.  Straight percentage scoring will be done on the written tests.  There will be no comprehensive final exam.  The practical skills tests will be graded on a subjective basis of pass/fail, with a satisfactory plus, satisfactory, or satisfactory minus.  Any student receiving an unsatisfactory will be given another opportunity to perform the skill.

A         =          90%
B         =          80%
C         =          70%
D         =          60%
F         =          59% or below

Written Exams,                        (Objective Tests)
Unit I  CPR Exam             Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, plus handouts                    100 pts.
Unit II  First Aid Exam I     Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19 plus handouts                  100 pts
Unit III  First Aid Exam II    Chapters 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 plus handouts                      100 pts.
                                                                                                                                           300 pts

Worksheets / Study guides / Homework
Unit I (Review I & 4 skill sheets)                                                                     100 pts.
Unit II (Review II)                                                                                                 60 pts.
Unit III (Review III)                                                                                                40 pts.
                                                                                                                           200 pts.

Practical Exams,          (Subjective Tests for Certifications ONLY)
Pass / Fail to receive CPR / FA Certification

1  Primary Survey and CPR
            --adult, child and infant CPR procedures
            --adult child and infant choking procedures
            --AED procedures/utilization
2.  Secondary Survey
3  Bandaging, Splinting, other

TOTAL NUMBER OF PTS. TO BE EARNED = 500                                                         
A          =                      450 and above
B          =                      400 and above
C          =                      350 and above
D          =                      300 and above
F          =                      Below 300

Course Textbook:
RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, American Red Cross.  Mosby Lifeline Publishers, 1996, 3rd edition.

Selected Bibliographies:
1.   Hufen,  Brent Q.   First Aid, 6th ed., Allen and Bacon, Inc.,  1995.
2.   The National Safety Council.  First Aid and CPR.  Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 1991.
3.   Thygerson, Alton L.  First Aid and Emergency Care Workbook.  Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.  1987.

Additional Information:
 **Students requesting accommodations for disabilities must go through the Academic Support Committee.  For more information, please contact the Director of Disability Resources and Services, Halladay Student Services Building, Room 303D, (903) 886-5835 

 **All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment.  (See Student’s Guide Handbook, Policies and Procedures, Conduct)