Easy “A” Anatomy Webquest

IntroductionHave you ever

wondered how the body heals itself or why certain injuries take longer than others to heal? Well it is up to you and your team of Athletic Trainers to find out!

TaskKenny Klutzy comes

to the three of you asking for help with his ankle. He fell playing basketball during gym and now is in a lot of pain. It is your job as the Athletic Trainers to find out what could be wrong.

ProcessAthletic Trainers

1. Find all of the possible injuries that can happen at the ankle joint using the resources provided

2. Chose one of those injuries and outline:1. Signs and Symptoms2. How the injury can occur3. Treatment for the injury 4. Healing time

3. Create a skit using the information found through your research including:

1. Patient History (What happened? How would Kenny describe injury selected?)

2. Observation (What signs and symptoms you would see with the injury selected)

3. Treatment (How you will treat Kenny’s Injury? Demonstrate to the class)

4. Healing time ( How long will Kenny be unable to play basketball)

EvaluationCategory 4 3 2 1

Preparedness Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Working With Teammates

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause “waves” in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

Energy Level Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.

Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.

Proper Use of Research Information

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Proper Use of Anatomy Terms

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them.

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.

Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.

Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

Volume Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.

Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.

Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.

ConclusionCongratulations! You and your team of

Athletic Trainers have successfully helped one of your classmates with their injury!

ResourcesMedlinePlus:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankleinjuriesanddisorders.html

http://www.csuchico.edu/~sbarker/injury/ankle/ankle_rehab.pdf

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/lowerleg_ankle_injuries.php