Athletic Training Course Descriptions
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Administration in Athletic Training
ATH 5080 / 2 credits
This course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the administration of an athletic training program. An overview of the program, human and financial resources, risk management, ethical issues, and leadership theories will be covered.
Offered in Fall
Practicum I
ATH 5101 / 1 credit
The course is a companion laboratory course for ATH 5110. The athletic training student will practice the skills taught in the classroom for evaluation and assessment of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the lower extremity. Laboratory/Clinical rotation experience.
Offered in Fall
Clinical Skills I
ATH 5110 / 4 credits
The course is designed to prepare the athletic training student in the area of evaluation and assessment of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the lower extremity. This course has a companion laboratory course ATH5101 to be taken simultaneously.
Offered in Fall
Therapeutic Interventions I
ATH 5130 / 4 credits
This course provides an introduction to the theory and application of rehabilitation and reconditioning techniques used for promotion, maintenance, and restoration of optimal health and function in the physically active population.
Offered in Fall
Practicum II
ATH 5201 / 2 credits
The course is a companion laboratory course for ATH 5210. The athletic training student will practice the skills taught in the classroom for evaluation and assessment of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the upper extremity. Laboratory/Clinical rotation experience.
Offered in Spring
Clinical Skills II
ATH 5210 / 4 credits
The course is designed to prepare the athletic training student in the area of evaluation and assessment of orthopedic injuries and conditions of the upper extremity. This course has a companion laboratory course ATH 5201 to be taken simultaneously.
Offered in Spring
Pharmacologic Agents in Athletic Training
ATH 5250 / 2 credits
The course will introduce the principles of drug therapy and the study of medications commonly used in the physically active population. Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and drug interactions will be discussed.
Offered in Fall
Practicum III
ATH 5301 / 2 credits
The course is a companion laboratory course for ATH 5310. The athletic training student will practice the skills taught in the classroom for evaluation and assessment of head and spine injuries; and general medical conditions. Laboratory/Clinical rotation experience.
Offered in Fall
Clinical Skills III
ATH 5310 / 4 credits
The course is designed to prepare the athletic training student in the area of evaluation and assessment of head and spine injuries; and general medical conditions. This course has a companion laboratory course ATH 5301 to be taken simultaneously.
Offered in Fall
Principles of Athletic Training
ATH 5400 / 4 credits
The course provides an overview of the principles of injury for the physically active population including, but not limited to, etiology, environmental conditions, protective equipment/taping, and injury risk factors.
Offered in Fall
Traditional Athletic Training Placement I
ATH 5401 / 2 credits
The course is an immersive clinical experience to familiarize the novice athletic training student to the practice of athletic training during the collegiate preseason. Clinical rotation experience.
Offered in Summer II
Psychological Aspects of Athletic Training
ATH 5420 / 2 credits
The course will provide the student methods to improve patient care by understanding the relationship between psychological issues and athletic performance, illness, injury, treatment, and return to activity.
Offered in Spring
Health Care Informatics
ATH 5439 / 2 credits
The course provides the student with the fundamental knowledge of the concepts of health informatics and how technology can be used in the delivery of health care.
Offered in Spring
Emergency Medical Response for Athletic Trainers
ATH 5440 / 4 credits
The course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder (EMR) to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help takes over. Additional certification fee.
Offered in Fall
General Medical Conditions
ATH 5461 / 4 credits
The course is a review of systemic conditions and mental health disorders found in the physically active population. Lecture/clinical rotation experience.
Offered in Spring
Evidence-Based Practice in Health Care
ATH 5469 / 4 credits
The course will provide a framework for the health care student to systematically review the best evidence to make informed choices and improve patient outcomes.
Offered in Fall
Traditional Athletic Training Placement II
ATH 5501 / 2 credits
The course is an immersive clinical experience that allows the advanced athletic training student to experience the preseason athletic training activities at the collegiate level. Clinical rotation experience.
Offered in Summer II
Health and Fitness Principles
ATH 5666 / 4 credits
The course will examine the principles of wellness and nutrition as it relates to the physically active population. It will focus on the necessary knowledge to apply sound nutritional, strength and conditioning, and wellness practices.
Offered in Spring
Therapeutic Interventions II
ATH 5731 / 4 credits
This course is a continuation of Therapeutic Intervention I, advancing the students’ therapeutic techniques through the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for the physically active population. Lecture/clinical rotation experience.
Offered in Spring
Immersive Clinical Experience in Athletic Training
ATH 5851 / 4 credits
The course is an immersive clinical experience that allows the student to experience the totality of care provided by athletic trainers. Clinical rotation experience.
Offered in J-Term
Capstone in Athletic Training
ATH 5990 / 4 credits
The capstone project will expand upon and integrate work completed in previous courses. It will provide the student with an opportunity to apply methods of scholarly research to athletic training issues found in the physically active population.
Offered in Spring