November 19 & December 3 – Athletic Taping for Coaches

The goal of this course is to give coaches a solid understanding of the principles and techniques of athletic taping.   This course will be done in 2 – three-hour sessions, spaced a few weeks apart. Participants will be given demonstrations of techniques and have plenty of practical time to practice applying the different tape applications. As well each participant will receive a handout with the different tape jobs described.

The first session includes:

• Intro to taping and bracing
• Tape and related product overview
• When tape is appropriate
• Ankle
• Foot
• Hip Spica

The second session will concentrate on the upper limb including:

• Elbow
• Wrist, thumb and hand

The courses will be hosted at Charlottetown Physiotherapy

Session 1 –  Saturday Nov 19 from 9am-12 pm.

Session 2 – Saturday Dec 3 from 9 am – 12 pm

A maximum of 14 participants will be allowed to provide for appropriate personal instruction.

Cost is $30 per coach, click to register https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/8003

Those who attend Session 1 will have first opportunity to attend Session 2. For more information please contact lboudreau@sportpei.pe.ca