ATR - Athletic Training

An introduction into the field of athletic training with attention to the six major practice domains of Certified Athletic Trainers (AT) and foundational behaviors of professional practice. Interprofessional practice and collaboration will be discussed.

Provides the rationale for the use of taping and wrapping in athletics, as well as practical experience in applying commonly used taping and wrapping techniques. To be taken in conjunction with ATR-195. Fee assessed for taping materials. This clinical course is taken during prospective athletic training students direct observation clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course.

Provides instruction into the development of an Emergency Action Plan and process, universal precautions, and advanced emergency care of athletic injuries. This clinical course is taken during prospective athletic training students direct observation clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course.

Overview of the history of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, the qualifications and general job responsibilities of a Certified Athletic Trainer (AT),different employment settings, BOC exam requirements, maintaining professional certification and credentials, etc. Practicum I requires a minimum of 42 clinical hours with a formal evaluation of student performance during hour acquisition at the conclusion of the course. Accumulated hours can be used for a prospective athletic training student's application to the athletic training education program.

Familiarizes the athletic training student with contemporary physical agent modalities, therapeutic interventions of acute injuries, appropriate physiology, indications, contraindications, uses, and methods of applications.

An in-depth study of the lower extremity, focuses on the development of clinical evaluation and assessment techniques.

An in-depth study of the upper extremity, focuses on the development of clinical evaluation and assessment techniques.

An introduction to critical decision making leading to clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice.

This course is designed to provide a structure opportunity for students to become knowledgeable in the analysis of osteokinematics and arthrokinematics. Upon completion, students will understand the indications, contraindications, and application of passive, active, resisted range of motion testing as it pertains to joint evaluation. An emphasis will be placed on clinical skills including palpation, reflex testing, manual muscle testing, goniometry, muscle length testing, distinguishing between healthy and dysfunctional joint range of motion, and gait evaluation as it pertains to Athletic Training. The student will participate in a clinical surgical observation rotation during this course. Prerequisite: BIO-111

Provides the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory and practical skills of lower extremity evaluation and assessment. This clinical course is taken during athletic training students upper or lower extremity clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course.

Provides the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory and practical skills of upper extremity evaluation and diagnosis. This clinical course is taken during athletic training students upper or lower extremity clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course.

Focuses on disease, disabilities and factors (congenital or acquired) as it relates to an athlete's ability to participate in activity. Topics will include, but not be limited to, epilepsy, asthma, loss of extremities, preadolescents and senior athletes, diabetes, skin conditions, etc. Practicum II requires a minimum of 42 clinical hours that are part of the athletic training students general medical clinical rotation. Formal evaluation of student performance during hour acquisition will occur at the conclusion of the course.

This special topics seminar is designed to discuss and research professionally-related issues and concepts of athletic training. Topics are presented by allied health care professionals including, but not limited to, physical therapists, nurses, massage therapists, dentists, etc. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

Presents treatment theories and techniques necessary in the planning and implementation of therapeutic exercise for prevention and recovery of athletic injuries and/or care of the athlete. Prerequisite: Instructor permission only.

This course is designed to teach the athletic training student current principles and rationale in designing therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs. Prerequisites: BIO-111 and BIO-112.

This course is designed to teach the athletic training student how to apply current techniques in therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation as well as utilize technology and equipment that can aid in the recovery of musculoskeletal injuries, conditions and various surgical procedures. Prerequisites: BIO-111 and BIO-112.

Series of professional topics relating to athletic training, involving problem solving, and arranged readings and presentations.

Provides the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory and practical skills of therapeutic modalities, and application and design of protocols learned in the classroom. This clinical course is taken during athletic training students upper or lower extremity clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course.

Provides the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory and practical skills of rehabilitation protocols; and design of strength and conditioning programs. This clinical course is taken during athletic training students upper or lower extremity clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course.

Focuses on all aspects of prevention as it relates, but not limited, to athletic injuries and conditions, liability/legal issues, and facility/equipment issues. Practicum III requires a minimum of 42 clinical hours that are part of the athletic training students equipment intensive clinical rotation. Formal evaluation of student performance during hour acquisition will occur at the conclusion of the course.

This internship is designed to be an on-site experience with an approved organization/association that offers the student an in-depth exposure to one or several settings of athletic training. It is anticipated that the student will experience knowledge and clinical skills in the practice domains of prevention, clinical examination and diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation and healthcare administration. Site placement will be coordinated with the course instructor.

An in-depth study of recognition and management techniques used in the field of sports medicine for musculoskeletal, internal, systemic, and environmental injuries and conditions. Open only to students in Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors.

This course provides an introduction to therapeutic drugs, with an emphasis on medications seen in allied health settings. General pharmacological principles such as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are introduced as well as how physical activity affects these actions. Normal physiological processes are discussed and how various medications are used to affect processes.

This course is designed to prepare the athletic training student for the Board of Certification Examination. The student will be advised on current test taking strategies and job placement preparation. Prerequisite: Instructor permission only.

In-depth study of healthcare and administrative issues affecting the athletic trainer such as budget designs, facility planning, legal aspects of sports medicine, drug testing/drug evaluation, health care administration, and professional development and responsibility.

Introduction to various areas of health professions research, the development of a research proposal and project, and case study/published journal critiques. Practicum IV requires a minimum of 42 clinical hours that are part of the athletic training students research study. Formal evaluation of student performance during hour acquisition will occur at the conclusion of the course.

Provides the student the opportunity to put into practice the theory and practical skills of fitting, fabricating and using protective devices and durable medical equipment. This clinical course is taken during athletic training students upper or lower extremity clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Provides the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory and practical skills relating to counseling and ethical considerations in athletic training. This course will also discuss and research professionally-related issues and concepts in the health care field. Topics are presented by allied health care professionals including, but not limited to, physical therapists, nurse practioners, massage therapists, dentists, physicians, etc. This clinical course is taken during athletic training students upper or lower extremity clinical rotations. Formal evaluation of student performance during the clinical rotation will occur at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the principles and techniques used with prophylactic taping and bracing to protect and/or prevent orthopedic and athletic injuries.

This course is designed to equip the athletic training student with the necessary skills needed to handle an emergency, life-threatening situation and administer care as a professional rescuer.

This course will introduce the athletic training student to a wide array of clinical techniques as it relates to prevention of athletic injuries and conditions. The course will explore prophylactic equipment considerations, and preventative maintenance of health care facilities as well as athletic venues of sport participation.

This course will instruct the student on methods to incorporate evidence-based medicine into their daily practice. Scientific (research), practical (clinical), and outcomes assessment resources will be reviewed to reinforce and promote effective clinical judgment.

An in-depth study of the lower extremity, focusing on the development of clinical evaluation and assessment techniques to enable the student to recognize, evaluate, and diagnose common lower extremity orthopedic and athletic injuries. Students will engage in the use of manual muscle testing, ROM assessment, neurological testing, and structural integrity tests to improve their injury evaluation skills.

This course is designed to give the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory behind the evaluation and diagnosis of common lower extremity orthopedic and athletic injuries.

An in-depth study of the upper extremity, focusing on the development of clinical evaluation and assessment techniques to enable the student to recognize, evaluate, and diagnose common upper extremity orthopedic and athletic injuries. Students will engage in the use of manual muscle testing, ROM assessment, neurological testing, and structural integrity tests to improve their injury evaluation skills.

This course is designed to give the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory behind the evaluation and diagnosis of common upper extremity orthopedic and athletic injuries.

This course familiarizes the student with contemporary physical agent modalities and their use in the treatment of acute and chronic injuries. Students will learn to apply their knowledge in anatomy and physiology in the selection of modalities that best compliment healing for various pathologies. Students will learn indications, contraindications, uses, and methods of applications for each modality covered.

This course is designed to give the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory behind therapeutic modality interventions.

An in-depth study of recognition and management techniques use in the field of sports medicine for musuloskeletal, internal, systemic, and environmental injuries and conditions. Focuses on disease, disabilities and factors (congenital or acquired) as it relates to an athlete's ability to participate in activity.

This course provides the post-professional athletic training student with the conceptual knowledge and professional skills to capitalize on the principles of health informatics and effectively adopt health information technology in clinical practice, both of which are critical for today's healthcare professional. The ramifications of the HITECH Act of 2009, the use of clinical information systems' data to demonstrate the role of an athletic trainer, and the effects of mobile applications in clinical practice will be examined. Consideration of the ethical use of data, technology, and information management will be evaluated throughout the course.

This course is designed to educate the post-professional certified athletic trainer on the use of advanced emergency care and life-support techniques.

This course builds on a foundation for the post-professional certified athletic trainer for advanced clinical scholarship and enhanced patient outcomes, while cultivating skills in analytic methods guided by evidence based practice. Students will appraise current research in their practice interests to develop advanced athletic training clinical skills.

This course is designed to enhance and develop the post-professional certified athletic trainer's healthcare leadership and management skills needed to lead in educational and clinical settings of athletic training.

This course will provide students a comprehensive study of the human body and its related function. Students will learn human anatomy as it relates to function through the study of bones, cadaver dissection, models, medical imaging, atlas drawings, and their own bodies. Clinical correlations will be presented relating the anatomical structures discussed to clinical practice.

This course is designed to introduce post-professional athletic training students to common research methods used by athletic training professionals. Coursework focuses on conducting research, identifying variables, development of a research question/purpose statement, and ethics in research.

This course is designed to teach the post-professional athletic training student current advanced psychosocial issues that will be prevalent within traditional and non-traditional athletic training settings. Examination of psychosocial issues in regard to sport, exercise, and injury will be evaluated.

This course is designed to educate the post-professional certified athletic trainer with an in-depth study of how epidemiology informs the healthcare practices for physically active patients. Examination of the prevalence, risk factors, and surveillance of sports-related injury and illness at youth, college, and professional levels will be evaluated. Evidence-based practice requires clinicians to be knowledgeable of the current standards of care and promote their willingness to consider the research on emerging therapeutic interventions.

This course is designed to introduce post-professional athletic training students to the research process. Coursework will focus on development of a research question/purpose statement, building the literature review, identifying a rationale for a research study/project, and writing the abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusion sections based on peer-reviewed journal author's guide.

This course is designed to educate the post-professional athletic training student with an in-depth study of the effectiveness of nutritional and pharmacological agents upon sport and exercise performance. Additionally, critical thinking will allow students to develop an appropriate analysis of governing regulations along with cultivating ethical considerations of common scenarios for the athletic trainer.

This course is designed to teach the athletic training student current advanced psychosocial issues that will be prevalent within traditional and non-traditional athletic training settings. Examination of psychological implications in regard to sport, exercise, and injury.

This course will provide the student with opportunity to evaluate and assess both lower and upper extremity injuries. Additionally, the student will devise a care plan to include the use of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation skills.

This course will provide the athletic training student the opportunity to understand and appreciate the interconnectedness of health care providers in the care of athletes. This course will discuss and research interprofessional related issues and concepts in the healthcare field. Topics will be presented by a wide range of healthcare professionals including, but not limited to, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, massage therapists, dentists, physicians, etc.

This practicum/internship is designed to be an on-site experience with an approved organization/association that offers the student an in-depth exposure to one or several healthcare settings of athletic training. It is anticipated that the student will experience knowledge and clinical skills in the practice domains of prevention, clinical examination and diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and healthcare administration. Site placement will be coordinated with the course instructor.

This course is designed to teach the athletic training student current principles and rationale in the fields of health and sport psychology. Examination of psychological implications in regards to sport, exercise, and injury.

This course is designed to teach the athletic training student current principles and rationale in the design and application of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs. Students will integrate their understanding of technology and therapeutic exercise equipment which can aid in the recovery of musculoskeletal injuries, conditions, and various surgical procedures.

This course is designed to give the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory behind therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs.

This course is designed to acquaint the athletic training student with many of the medications used in the treatment of athletic injuries and conditions as well as supplements and the other drugs that may be used by athletes as well as other active individuals.

This course is designed to prepare the athletic training student for the Board of Certification Examinations. This course will present strategies for successful completion of the computer based examination. At no time will students be given direct information about actual exam content. The student will systematically progress through demonstration of mastery of the 8 content areas of current competencies as published by the NATA.

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of strength and conditioning to assist them in the design of strength and conditioning programs.

This course is designed to give the athletic training student the opportunity to put into practice the theory behind strength and conditioning program design.

This course is designed to acquaint the athletic training student with administrative and managerial aspects of healthcare and how they overlap in the practice of athletic training.