2024-2025 Catalog

 

ATR - Athletic Training

ATR-195 Introduction to 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.

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ATR-196 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience I

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.

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ATR-197 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience II

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.

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ATR-199 Athletic Training Practicum I

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.

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ATR-220 Therapeutic Modalities

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

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ATR-225 Lower Extremity Evaluation and Assessment

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

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ATR-226 Upper Extremity Evaluation and Assessment

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

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ATR-231 Advanced Athletic Training

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

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ATR-250 Muscle Testing and Joint Measurement

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

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ATR-296 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience III

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.

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ATR-297 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience IV

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.

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ATR-299 Athletic Training Practicum II

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.

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ATR-320 Special Topics Seminar in Athletic Training

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.

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ATR-331 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation

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.

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ATR-332 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation I

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.

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ATR-333 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation II

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.

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ATR-350 Seminar in Athletic Training

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

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ATR-396 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience V

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.

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ATR-397 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience Vi

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.

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ATR-399 Athletic Training Practicum III

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.

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ATR-410 Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Internship

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.

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ATR-450 Senior Seminar in Sports Medicine

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.

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ATR-492 Administration of Athletic Training

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.

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ATR-495 Athletic Training Practicum IV

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.

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ATR-496 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience Vii

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.

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ATR-497 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience Viii

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.

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ATR-501 Athletic Training Clinical Education: Experience I

This course is designed to allow students to practice clinical skills under the direct supervision of a Preceptor with an emphasis on lower extremity competencies.

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ATR-502 Athletic Training Clinical Education: Experience II

This course is designed to allow students to practice clinical skills under the direct supervision of a Preceptor with an emphasis on upper extremity competencies.

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ATR-503 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience III

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.

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ATR-504 Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience IV

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.

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ATR-510 Preventative Strategies and Emergency Management

This course will introduce the athletic training student to a wide array of prevention approaches as it relates to prevention of athletic injuries and conditions, and conducting pre-participation physical examinations. Students will also learn how to prepare for and manage emergencies.

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ATR-515 Introduction to Evidence Based Interventions and Interpretation

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.

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ATR-516 Research Methods I

This course will provide graduate Athletic Training students a practical introduction to current research methods, techniques, and approaches in health care and human services.

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ATR-517 Research Methods II

This course will serve as a continuation of the Research Methods I course. This course will cover measurement theory and the use of techniques such as factor analysis to validate measurement scales, risk and sensitivity analysis, qualitative research, and mixed methods designs. In addition, the course will continue to develop the student's ability to produce a research proposal by expanding the previous semester project to include methodological sections of a research proposal.

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ATR-520 Orthopedic Evaluation and Diagnosis I

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.

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ATR-520L Orthopedic Evaluation and Diagnosis I Lab

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.

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ATR-521 Orthopedic Evaluation and Diagnosis II

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.

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ATR-521L Orthopedic Evaluation and Diagnosis II Lab

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.

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ATR-525 Therapeutic Interventions I: Physical Agent Modalities

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.

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ATR-525L Therapeutic Interventions I: Physical Agent Modalities Lab

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

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ATR-526 Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Training Clinical Intervention

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

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ATR-530 Athletic Training Seminar I

This course is designed to offer students in-depth exposure to skills related to clinical practice and research.

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ATR-531 General Medical Conditions And Nomenclature

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.

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ATR-535 Therapeutic Interventions II Rehabilitative Exercise

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.

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ATR-535L Therapeutic Interventions II: Rehabilitative Exercise Lab

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

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ATR-540 Therapeutic Interventions III: Pharmacology

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.

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ATR-545 Strength and Conditioning

This course will introduce students to the principles of strength and conditioning, including muscular strength and endurance, periodization, performance evaluation and program design, and prepare students to sit for the national Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.

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ATR-545L Strength and Conditioning Lab

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

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ATR-548 Health Care Administration in Athletic Training

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.

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ATR-549 Seminar in Sport Medicine

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.

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ATR-555 Health Information Technology and Informatics in Athletic Training

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.

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ATR-560 Advanced Prevention and Emergency Management Techniques

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

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ATR-565 Advanced Evidence Based Practice

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.

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ATR-570 Leadership and Management in Athletic Training

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.

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ATR-575 Athletic Training Clinical Anatomy

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.

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ATR-577 Structural Anatomy

This course will provide graduate athletic training students an immersive study of human anatomy and its related functions through cadaver dissection. Clinical correlation between anatomical structure and function will be examined allowing practical application to clinical practice.

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ATR-580 Athletic Training Research Methods I

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.

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ATR-585 Advanced Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Training

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.

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ATR-588 Epidemiology in Athletic Training

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.

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ATR-590 Athletic Training Research Methods II

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.

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ATR-595 Nutritional and Pharmacological Aspects of Sport Performance

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.

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ATR-599 Athletic Training Seminar

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.

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ATR-601 Athletic Training Clinical Education: Experience III

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.

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ATR-602 Athletic Training Clinical Education: Experience IV

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.

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ATR-610 Athletic Training Practicum

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.

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ATR-625 Psychosocial Issues in Athletic Training Clinical Intervention

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.

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ATR-635 Therapeutic Interventions II Rehabilitative Exercise

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.

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ATR-635L Therapeutic Interventions II: Rehabilitative Exercise Lab

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

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ATR-640 Therapeutic Interventions III: Pharmacology

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.

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ATR-650 Seminar in Sport Medicine

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.

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ATR-654 Theory and Application of Strength and Conditioning of Athletes

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.

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ATR-654L Theory and Application of Strength and Conditioning of Athletes Lab

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

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ATR-692 Health Care Administration in Athletic Training

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.

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