Held Annually in Palm Springs, the three day symposium is one that has a very wide range of lecture topics but also incorporates hands on learning, as well. All three days began with lecture topics running the gamut from joint injuries to drug testing. After a brief lunch the afternoon hands on sessions began, and these were all small group sessions focusing on a joint and were led by orthopedic surgeons.
It was during these afternoon breakout sessions where most of the learning occurred. I thought I had a good idea of joint anatomy and injuries, but now I know why they are called doctors. The knowledge that they have is truly unbelievable. I learned so much new information in those sessions that I cannot wait to incorporate them into my lesson plans. Along with these breakout sessions, I also had the opportunity to view some cadavers. They had three cadavers on loan from a local university that allowed us the chance to see joint structures from the inside and really get a feel for the true anatomy of a joint.
This entire experience will allow me to expand on my current teaching skills and help me better teach my students. Thank you for the opportunity to attend the Practical Applications in Sports Medicine Symposium
Patrick Frohn
Athletics and PE division
Golden West College