Athletic Training Courses

Athletic Training

ATH 101: Introduction to Athletic Training (1)

This is the first in a sequence of two courses designed to introduce students to the profession of athletic training. Topics will include the history of the athletic training profession, the sports medicine team, scope of practice, professional organizations, and roles of other health care professionals. Offered Each Year (Fall). (UG)

ATH 201: Seminar in Athletic Training (2)

This course is the second in a sequence of two courses designed to introduce students to the professional phase of the athletic training curriculum. Topics will include athletic training room policies and procedures, risks and benefits associated with physical activity, an introduction to medical terminology, principles of therapeutic communication, and sociocultural issues. Prerequisite: ATH 101. Offered Each (Spring). (UG)

ATH 300: Applied Physics for the Assessment of Human Movement and Therapeutic Agents (3)

This lecture/lab course provides an overview of vector mechanics, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, work, energy, power, fluids, heat, sound, electricity, and magnetism. An introduction to these physical properties as they apply to the examination of human movement and intervention strategies to promote restoration of function through therapeutic agents or modalities will be explored. Prerequisite: BIO 330/L and BIO 340/L. Corequisite: ATH 300L. Offered Each Year (Fall). (UG)

ATH 300L: Applied Physics for the Assessment of Human Movement and Therapeutic Agents Lab (1)

This course satisfies the laboratory requirement for ATH 300. (UG)

ATH 400: Introduction to Emergency Athletic Care (3)

This lecture/lab course will present the roles and responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer and Sports Medicine Team and the basic principles in the prevention, recognition, and care of acute, traumatic and exertional athletic injuries/illnesses. Topics will include: risk management, blood-borne pathogen training, life-threatening conditions, CPR/AED certification, head and spine injury management (stabilization and equipment removal), musculoskeletal injury, selected taping/wrapping techniques, environmental considerations, and sudden medical illnesses. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Corequisite: ATH 400L. Offered Each Year (Summer). (UG)

ATH 400L: Intro to Emergency Athletic Care Lab (0)

This course satisfies the laboratory requirement for ATH 400. (UG)

ATH 409: Gross Anatomy (6)

This lecture/lab course is designed to focus on the detailed structure and function of the human neuromusculoskeletal system. The relationships of normal and abnormal embryological and developmental processes to gross anatomical structure and to movement and function across the life span will be presented. Lecture and laboratory sessions will include human cadaver dissection and prosections, models, and clinically oriented peer presentations and problem solving experiences. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Corequisite: ATH 409L. Offered Each Year (Summer). (UG)

ATH 409L: Gross Anatomy Lab (0)

This course satisfies the laboratory requirement for ATH 409. (UG)

ATH 410: Pathology and Clinical Examination I (4)

This lecture/lab course is the first in the sequence of two courses designed to give the athletic training student the necessary information to identify specific injuries and illnesses associated with the low back, lower extremities, reproductive organs, and abdominal region. Topics include mechanism of injury/etiology, pathology, tests and measures, and referred pain patterns of the low back and lower extremities. Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills regarding palpation, range of motion, gait analysis, manual muscle testing, neurological and special tests. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Corequisite: ATH 410L. Offered Each Year (Fall). (UG)

ATH 410L: Pathology and Clinical Examination Lab I (0)

This course satisfies the laboratory requirement for ATH 410 (UG)

ATH 411: Pathology and Clinical Examination II (4)

This lecture/lab course is the second in the sequence of two courses designed to give the athletic training student the necessary information to identify specific injuries and illnesses associated with the head, neck, upper back, and upper extremities. Topics include mechanism of injury/etiology, pathology, tests and measures, and referred pain patterns of the head, neck, upper back, and upper extremities. Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills regarding palpation, range of motion, posture analysis, manual muscle testing, neurological and special tests. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Prerequisite: ATH 410. Corequisite:ATH 411L. Offered Each Year (Spring). (UG)

ATH 411L: Pathology and Clinical Examination II Lab (0)

This course satisfies the laboratory requirement for ATH 411 (UG)

ATH 412: Neuroscience (3)

In this course, students will be introduced to the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems through a combination of lecture, discussion of case studies and examination of cadaveric brain specimens. Students will use the neurologic examination as a systematic framework for organizing their understanding of the functional anatomy of the nervous system. We will consider the following topics: development of the central nervous system; the role of sensorimotor experience in fine-tuning synaptic pathways; voluntary movement and postural control; sensory pathways and perceptual experience; higher-order cognitive capabilities; memory and learning; neurodegenerative disease and trauma. Students will learn to perform and interpret neurologic exam techniques and apply this understanding to a variety of neurologic case studies. Students will also develop basic familiarity with electrodiagnostic tests (i.e., nerve conduction velocity, EMG) and diagnostic images (CT scan and MRI). (UG)

ATH 430: Research Methods (3)

Fulfills core competency: Information Literacy. Writing Intensive. Meets Research and Presentation requirement. This course will explore the variety in research design and statistics commonly used in clinical research, further developing student analytical skills needed to support professional evidence-based practice in athletic training. Students will evaluate the merit and relevance of published research to the practice of athletic training from the perspective of experimental methodology and design. Students will select a topic of interest related to athletic training, conduct a review of the literature, define a research question, and prepare and present a report to their peers. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Spring). (UG)

ATH 490: Athletic Training: Practical Application I (3)

This course is the first of four clinical experience courses. Athletic training students will be evaluated on clinical integration proficiencies of skills taught in previous semesters including professional communication, recognition of injury, emergency/first aid care, selected taping and wrapping, and protective equipment. Additionally students will be expected to build upon their acquired knowledge and practice those skills and techniques previously covered in the curriculum. Students will be assigned to clinical education experiences under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Students must complete 200 clinical hours. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Fall). (UG)

ATH 501: Foundations of Athletic Training (3)

This lecture/lab course is designed to build upon the knowledge from the previous course work and experience of the athletic training students. Topics will include, injury documentation and management systems, protective equipment, taping, wrapping, splinting, bracing, orthoses, rehabilitation phases of injury, and psychological and emotional response to injury.This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)

ATH 520: Therapeutic Agents (4)

This lecture/lab course is designed to prepare the future athletic trainer to critically select, provide rationale for, and skillfully apply therapeutic agents including massage, cold, superficial heat, infrared, hydrotherapy, shortwave diathermy, ultrasound, iontophoresis, traction, and electrotherapy for inducing muscle contractions, reducing pain, enhancing wound healing, and curbing edema formation. Indications and contraindications relative to the selection and use of each modality are emphasized. Theory, principles, and methods of direct interventions will be discussed in lecture; associated psychomotor skills will be practiced and evaluated in lab. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Corequisite: ATH 520L. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)

ATH 520L: Therapeutic Agents Lab (0)

This course satisfies the laboratory requirement for ATH 520. (GR)

ATH 521: Pharmacology in Sports Medicine (2)

This course focuses on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs commonly encountered in the practice of athletic training. Topics include patient education, federal, state, and local regulations for proper storage and dispensing, and poison control protocols. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)

ATH 522: General Medical Conditions (3)

This course is designed to prepare the future athletic trainer to recognize the signs and symptoms of diseases and illnesses of the body systems and to know when to refer to other medical professions. Topics include etiology, pathology, assessment, and risks associated with common diseases, impairments, and physical disabilities. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)

ATH 523: Therapeutic Intervention (4)

This lecture/lab course is designed to enhance student assessment skills and to provide a foundation of appropriate exercise principles and rehabilitation techniques specific to athletic participation and the physically active. Topics will include planning, implementing, and evaluating the efficacy of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Co-requisite: ATH 523L. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)

ATH 523L: Therapeutic Intervention Laboratory (0)

This course satisfies the laboratory requirement for ATH 523. (GR)

ATH 524: Sports Nutrition (2)

This course discusses the physiological processes of digestion, absorption, and assimilation of food, fluids, nutritional supplements, herbs, and ergogenic aids specific to the energy needs for sports participation and the physically active. Topics include weight loss/gain, body composition, performance, illness, injury, and eating disorders. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)

ATH 525: Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3)

This course focuses on management, administration, leadership, and professional responsibilities associated with providing health care in an athletic training room, health care facility, and related venues that provide health care to athletes and others involved in physical activities. Topics include athletic training room design, budget, organization and administration of pre-participation physical exams, components of a medical record, regulations, insurance, personnel management, athletic training practice acts and registration, professional responsibility, continuing education, governing bodies, scope of practice, community awareness, and preparation for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)

ATH 530: Psychosocial Aspects in Athletic Training (3)

This course addresses a variety of integrated psychosocial topics involving the patient, the health care professional, and response to injury. Topics include motivation, self confidence, personality traits, emotional response to injury, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication. This course is designed for professional phase Athletic Training students. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Offered Each Year (Spring) (GR)

ATH 581: Research Seminar I (1)

This course is a continuation of ATH 430 and the first of a sequence of two research seminar courses. Students will refine their literature review, and write the purpose and methods sections of their athletic training research project. Students will present their proposals to their peers. This is directed study under the supervision of faculty. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Prerequisite: ATH 430. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)

ATH 582: Research Seminar II (2)

This is the second in the sequence of two research seminar courses. Students will collect data, perform data analysis, and write the results and discussion sections for their athletic training research projects. Students will revise and refine their final research project, develop a presentation, and present their findings. This is directed study under the supervision of faculty. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Prerequisite: ATH 581. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)

ATH 592: Athletic Training: Practical Application II (3)

This course is the second of four athletic training clinical experience courses. Athletic training students will be evaluated on clinical integration proficiencies of skills taught in previous semesters including taping, bracing, protective equipment fitting, assessment of the lower extremity and spine, therapeutic agents, and evaluation fundamentals. Additionally students will be expected to build upon their acquired knowledge and practice those skills and techniques previously covered in the curriculum. Students will be assigned to clinical education experiences under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Students must complete 200 clinical hours. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Prerequisite: ATH 490. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)

ATH 593: Athletic Training: Practical Application III (3)

This course is the third of four athletic training clinical experience courses. Athletic training students will be evaluated on clinical integration proficiencies of skills taught the previous semester including assessment of the upper extremity, head, and neck. Additionally students will be expected to build upon their acquired knowledge and practice those skills and techniques previously covered in the curriculum. Students will be assigned to clinical education experiences under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Students must complete 200 clinical hours. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Prerequisite: ATH 592. Offered Each Year (Fall). (GR)

ATH 594: Athletic Training: Practical Application IV (3)

This course is the fourth of four athletic training clinical experience courses. Athletic training students will be evaluated on clinical integration proficiences of skills taught the previous semester including therapeutic exercise, nutrition, and general medical conditions. Additionally students will be expected to build upon their acquired knowledge and practice those skills and techniques previously covered in the curriculum. Students will be assigned to clinical education experiences under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Students must complete 200 clinical hours. This course is intended for Athletic Training Professional Phase students only. Prerequisite: ATH 593. Offered Each Year (Spring). (GR)