First year athletic training students in ATC 220, Introduction to Athletic Training, began the unit on taping today. Students learned general taping principles including when to tape as well as when NOT to tape. Additionally, students learned the importance of understanding underlying anatomical structures as well as functional goals of the tape/wrap in order to be most effective with the procedure. To conclude today’s class, all first year athletic training students competed against each other in a tape tearing contest. The competition was fierce and got down to a final 4 tape-off which concluded in an overall winner.
Following this class, students will learn different taping procedures for different parts of the body beginning this Thursday with the foot and ankle. This is an exciting time for everyone in the class as learning to tape is often seen as a symbolic first step towards the journey in becoming a certified athletic trainer. Great work today students!