General Medical Course 2

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
2. Define common normal and abnormal respiratory patterns
3. Perform a basic evaluation of the respiratory system including auscultation, and percussion
4. Identify characteristics of normal and abnormal breath sounds
5. Recognize common pathological conditions including signs and symptoms, differential assessment, referral, standard medical treatment and implications for participation in athletics
6. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
7. Understand cardiovascular adaptations to exercise
8. Identify various cardiac arrhythmias
9. Identify signs and symptoms for cardiovascular abnormalities
10. Know when to refer an athlete to a physician for further cardiovascular
    evaluation
11. Describe the basic anatomy of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system
12. Perform a basic examination of the gastrointestinal system, including history, inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation
13. Recognize conditions of the gastrointestinal system that require referral
14. Describe appropriate initial management of common disorders of the
    gastrointestinal tract
15. Recognize conditions of the gastrointestinal system that may preclude the athlete from participation and which symptoms are self-limiting
16. Recognize common genitourinary and gynecological disorders that athletic personnel encounter in the care of the athlete
17. Recognize conditions or the genitourinary and gynecological systems that warrant referral
18. Describe the physiology of ovulation and menstruation
19. Describe the physiological changes that occur in pregnancy