Course Offerings in Athletic Training (AT)
( ) Hours credit; F–Fall; S–Spring; Su–Summer
170. Taping and Risk Management (1) F
An introduction to basic taping, preparation, wrapping and casting techniques that are common practice in athletic training and sports medicine. Content is based upon the 5th Edition Nation Athletic Trainer's Association Education Competencies/Risk Management and Injury Prevention domain.
318. Advanced Injury Management (3) S
Prerequisite: PEWS 218
Advanced preparation for triaging, treating, managing and rehabilitating chronic and acute athletic injuries that occur in sport and physical activity. The course focuses on specific etiologies, sings, symptoms, immediate care, conservation management and surgical implications of injury and disease processes to the orthopedic anatomy. Course content is based on the 5th Edition Nation Athletic Trainer's Association Education Competencies in the categorical domain of Risk Management and Injury Prevention.
350. Administration and Management Strategies in Athletic Training (3) F
An introduction to the administrative and management strategies incorporated in professional, intercollegiate, secondary school and clinical athletic training professional settings. Topics include policies and procedures, legalities in sports medicine, health care code, ethical codes of conduct and standards of reasonable care, and compliance with OSHA and HIPAA in allied health care.
360. Therapeutic Modalities (3) S
Prerequisite: PEWS 218.
This course introduces the student to the various thermal, mechanical and electrical agents/modalities that are used in athletic health care and physical therapy to promote healing and rehabilitation. The class consists of lecture and lab based instruction of the use the electrical stimulation, cryo/ thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, traction, therapeutic massage, biofeedback, and compression therapy.
361. Evaluation I: Upper Body, Spine and Extremities (3) F
Prerequisite: PEWS 218.
An introduction to the evaluation process which includes the identification, medical assessment, management, treatment and referral guidelines for athletic injuries of the upper body, cervical and thoracic spine and upper extremities. Topics include principles of injury recognition and classification to head and face, cervical spine, shoulder complex, elbow, wrist and hand.
370. Evaluation II: Lower Body, Lumbar Spine and Extremities (3) F
Prerequisite: PEWS 218.
Introduces the student to the evaluation process which includes the identification, medical assessment, management, treatment and referral guidelines for athletic injuries of the lower body, lumbar spine and lower extremities. Topics of instruction include the principles of injury recognition and classification to the abdominal, thorax, lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle and foot.
460. Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (3) S
Prerequisite: PEWS 218, BIO 221.
This course introduces the student to the clinical applications of therapeutic exercise and the rehabilitation process for athletic injuries in sports medicine and physical therapy professional settings. A lecture and lab that focuses on the use range of motion, strength, muscular endurance and muscular speed exercises, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and joint mobilization to promote health and wellness following injury. Off-campus physical therapy/rehabilitation clinics for instructional purposes.
461. Medical Ethics, Professional Practice, and Research and Sports Medicine (3) F (400 level)
This class introduces the student to the foundational behaviors of professional practice for the certified athletic trainer and other allied health care professionals. The course introduces the student to evidence based research models in regards to professionalism, medical ethics, legal considerations, and cultural competence.
462. Pharmacology in Athletic Training (2) S (400 level)
Prerequisites: AT 318, 361, 370; BIO 221 & 222
This course is designed to introduce the athletic training student to the pharmacological applications, organized by body systems, which are used to treat athletic injuries and conditions in the field of sport medicine.
463. General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (2) S (400 level)
Prerequisites: AT 318, 361, 370; BIO 221 & 222
This course is designed to introduce the athletic training student to the various general medical conditions that effect the active and athletic population. The focus of the course is based on the prevention, recognition, clinical diagnosis, treatment interventions, and appropriate medical referral of pathological medical conditions which are encompassed in the field of sport medicine.
Clinical Courses
Each clinical course carries out a modular approach to the development of clinical skills for athletic training education per the NATA Athletic Training Education Competencies for Professional Athletic Training Programs, Fifth Edition. The student is required to demonstrate clinical proficiency in cognitive and psycho motor competencies that are presented in the prerequisite coursework. Clinical education also requires an evaluation of the field experience.
265. Athletic Training Clinical I (3) F
Pre/Corequisites: PEWS 218, 240.
Basic Skills: the development of first year clinical skills and their assessment.
275. Athletic Training Clinical II (3) S
Pre/Corequisites: PEWS 218, 240.
Risk Management: the development of first year clinical skills and their assessment.
365. Athletic Training Clinical III (3) F
Prerequisite: AT 360.
Therapeutic Modalities: the development of second year clinical skills and their assessment.
375. Athletic Training Clinical IV (3) S
Prerequisites: AT 361, 370.
Evaluation and General Medical Assessment: the development of second year clinical skills and their assessment.
465. Athletic Training Clinical V (3) F
Prerequisite: AT 460.
General Medicine and Pharmacology/Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation and Senior Practicum: the development of third year clinical skills and their assessment.
475. Athletic Training Clinical VI (3) S
Prerequisites: AT 350, 455.
Professional Preparation and Senior Seminar: the development of third year clinical skills and the assessment of clinical proficiencies.
Available in each departmental prefix.
179-279-379-479. External Domestic Study Programs (1-3) As Needed
All courses and their applications must be defined and approved prior to registering.
179PF-279PF-379PF-479PF. External Domestic Study Programs (Pass/Fail) As Needed
All courses and their applications must be defined and approved prior to registering.
180-280-380-480. Study Abroad Programs (1-4) As Needed
All courses and their application must be defined and approved prior to travel.
180PF-280PF-380PF-480PF. Study Abroad Programs (Pass/Fail) As Needed
All courses and their applications must be defined and approved prior to travel.
195-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand
295-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand
Lower-level group studies which do not appear in the regular departmental offerings.
395-6-7. Special Studies (1-3) On Demand
Upper-level group studies which do not appear in the regular departmental offerings.
495-6-7. Independent Study (1-4) On Demand
Individual research under the guidance of a faculty member(s).
498-9. Seminar (1-3) On Demand
To be used at the discretion of the department.