Considerations for the MMA & Combat Sports Athlete

ERA Recertification Online Immersive Course

MMA and similar combat sports are becoming more mainstream; however, many sports providers are not familiar with the rules and differences of competition relative to more traditional sports. Also, because these sports involve striking, grappling, and ground fighting, it is imperative providers are ready to undertake the care of acute injuries.

[Considerations for the MMA & Combat Sports Athletes is one of the courses available for the ERA Recertification. Please make sure you have registered for the ERA Recertification course before initiating learning with this module.]

This training includes:

  • Didactic Chapter
  • Video Lecture
  • Final Quiz
  • 1.5 Category A BOC credit
  • Certificate of Completion

Learning Objectives

Following completion of this immersive course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the history of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and how it emerged into a modern day combat sport.
  • Discuss the rules and regulations of an MMA competition.
  • Explain the epidemiology of MMA and combat art injuries in training and competition focusing on injury prevalence, injury locations, injury types, and injury risks.
  • Identify common MMA techniques and maneuvers used in training and competition.
  • Discuss safety and equipment utilization during MMA training and competition.

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