Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 1.
Prereq: ATR 2210; Permission of Athletic Training Program Director
Athletic training clinical experiences for pre-athletic training students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 0.5. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Repeatable, maximum of 1 credits.
Prereq: Pre-ATR Undergraduate Student
Pre-athletic training clinical experience designed to orientate students to the athletic training profession prior to enrolling in athletic training course sequence. Students will observe athletic trainers in various athletic training clinical sites. Open to pre-athletic training students only. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Athletic training clinical experiences designed to review human anatomical structures including origin, insertion, action, innervations of muscles. Students will gain experience with palpation of these structures to help identify location of anatomical landmarks. Students will also gain experience identifying bones, ligaments, and tendons. Open to athletic training students only. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: BIOL 1550 or (BIOL 2550 and BIOL 2560)
Introduction to methods of prevention and immediate care of athletic injuries. Basic information concerning health supervision of athletes, and some basic wrapping and strapping techniques for common injuries.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Athletic training clinical observation experiences to accompany ATR 2200. Utilize knowledge to evaluate, analyze and demonstrate appropriate taping, wrapping and basic skill techniques. Open to students interested in the athletic training option. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Permission of Clinical Coordinator
Athletic training clinical experiences for athletic training students during pre-season intercollegiate football. Clinical experiences include: Emergency care, splinting and spinal immobilization, medical record keeping and HIPPA regulations, environmental conditions, prevention of injury screening strategies, athletic training room and education program policies and procedures, review of athletic taping techniques, acute injury management, and anatomy review. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 2.
Prereq: ATR 2190
Assessment procedures and evaluation techniques for upper and lower body orthopedic conditions and injuries. Includes an overview of mechanisms of injury, general musculoskeletal disorders, spine or neurological dysfunction.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1.
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ATR 2280
Pre-Athletic training clinical experiences designed to orientate students to the assessment and evaluation principles of upper and lower body orthopedic conditions and injuries. Pre-athletic training students will observe athletic trainers in various athletic training clinical sites. Concurrent enrollment in ATR 2280. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ATR 2290
Athletic training clinical experiences for pre-athletic training students. Clinical experiences include: prevention of injury screening strategies, athletic training room and education program policies and procedures, review of athletic taping techniques, acute injury management, and anatomy review. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Laboratory 3.
Prereq: Admission to graduate program in Athletic Training
Methods to select, fabricate, and/or customize prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, material, and techniques into plan of care (durable medical equipment, orthotic devices, taping, bracing, splinting, protective padding, and casting). Methods of taping and wrapping for injury care, mitigation of injury, and return to play. Exposure to different brands of bracing, how to fit a brace, and their use as well as casting techniques. Discussions of when to refer for prosthetics and overview of gait training.
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Admission to graduate program in Athletic Training
Overview of medical emergencies and other critical incidents that may occur. Evaluate and manage patients with acute conditions including triaging conditions and internal/external hemorrhage. Cardiac, respiratory, and cervical spine compromise. Conditions related to environment, fractures, dislocations, and wound care and closure. Concussion/brain injury with consideration of established protocols including: comprehensive examination, recognition, and treatment, implementation of a plan of care, referral, and return to participation.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ATR 5020, ATR 5200, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Knowledge and skills to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities. Detailed understanding of the psychological and physiological process of pain, healing and a problem-based approach to apply theories, principles, and techniques of thermal, electrical, mechanical, light, and alternative therapies (laser, cryotherapy). Incorporation interventions (for pre-, post-, and non-surgical conditions) designed to address a patients' identified impairments, activity limitations, injuries, and participation restrictions. Home care to include self-treatment, soft tissue techniques.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1.
Prereq: Acceptance into Athletic Training program
Clinical experiences under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Techniques and clinical skills provided in both the clinical and classroom settings including: Special Olympics, emergency department rotation, environmental conditions, off season practice and conditioning sessions, biometrics/physiological monitoring systems and translation of data into effective preventative measures, clinical interventions, and performance enhancement.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ATR 5020, ATR 5200, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Proper methods of musculoskeletal evaluation of the lower extremity. Evaluate and manage patient(s) with acute conditions including triaging conditions that are life threatening or otherwise emergent. Obtain a medical history, proper methods of documentation, patient overview (including ICF model), identification of comorbidities, assessment of function, selection and use of special tests and measures assessing patient’s clinical presentation, clinical practice decisions, evaluation of all results to determine a plan of care, including referral when warranted. Selection and incorporations of interventions designed to address a patient’s identified impairments, activity limitations, and participation restriction.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ATR 5100, ATR 5210, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Proper methods of musculoskeletal evaluation of the upper extremity including spine. Evaluate and manage patient(s) with acute conditions. Obtaining a medical history, methods of documentation, assessment of function, selection and use of special tests and measures assessing patient’s clinical presentation, determine a plan of care, including referral when warranted. Selection and incorporations of interventions designed to address a patient’s identified impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, using ICF model for clinical practice decisions. Review of concussion evaluation, protocols, and return to play following a head injury/concussion.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ATR 5220, ATR 5450, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Principles of evidence-based practice, search for evidence, grading and evaluating literature. Use of systems of quality assurance and improvement to enhance patient care, search, retrieve, and incorporating the use of contemporary principles and practices information from health informatics for clinical decisions and communication with patients/clients, family members, coaches, administrators, other healthcare providers, consumers, payors, and/or policy makers. Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) as a framework for delivery and communication about patient care.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: ATR 5100, ATR 5210, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Clinical experiences under the supervision of a clinical preceptor with client/patient populations in competitive, recreational, individual and team activities, with foundational behaviors of professional practice. Real client/patient interactions as well as assessment of clinical component procedures and policies. Clinical hours occur in a variety of settings with patients and the student will complete the clinical hours that may extend prior to and/or beyond the academic semester end date. Clinical opportunities provide a basis for evaluating the athletic training student’s clinical progression through the program.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Acceptance into Athletic Training program
Introduction to athletic training program and an overview of policies and procedures, and program handbook. History of athletic training, professional domains, electronic health records, ethics, cultural competence, social justice, HIPPA, and FERPA confidentiality, and professionalism.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ATR 5020, ATR 5200, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Procedures on obtaining via the appropriate physician and medical staff the necessary and appropriate diagnostic tests or labs to facilitate diagnosis, referral, and treatment planning. Using evidence to inform practice and utilize systems of quality assurance and improvement to enhance patient care. Communicate and collaborate with other medical interprofessionals including radiologists, x-ray technicians, medical laboratory scientists and clinical lab technicians for best patient care and outcomes.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ATR 5100, ATR 5210, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Explore other allied health care professions and interprofessional collaboration for optimal patient care and referral. Total patient care and how different professions can impact the care will be explored and discussed. Participation in roundtable discussions with other interprofessional health professions and students are exposed to foundational behaviors of professional practice including but not limited to: communication, work/family balance, ethics, mentorship, leadership, professional involvement, and promotion of the profession.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: ATR 5220, ATR 5450, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Advanced clinical experiences and specialty training that includes exposure to soft tissue mobilization techniques, gait analysis and sport science technologies related to injury mitigation and sport performance.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ATR 5150, ATR 5500, and permission of the Athletic Training Program Director
Assess the athletic training students’ mastery of knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training, prepare students for employment, continuing education, and self-assessment. Utilizes a case study approach covering all of the domains of athletic training and demonstrates interprofessional and interdisciplinary connections. Review of all of the athletic training domains via specific exams (written, simulation and computer based) will be utilized to prepare the student to challenge the BOC examination.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: ATR 5100, ATR 5210, ATR 5190, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Clinical experiences under the supervision of a clinical preceptor with client/patient populations in competitive, recreational, individual and team activities, high and low intensity activities with foundational behaviors of professional practice. Real client/patient interactions as well as assessment of clinical component procedures and policies. Clinical hours occur in a variety of settings with patients and the student will complete the clinical hours that may extend prior to and/or beyond the academic semester end date. Clinical opportunities provide a basis for evaluating the athletic training student’s clinical progression through the program.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2.
Prereq: ATR 5220, ATR 5450, ATR 5290, acceptance into Athletic Training program
General medicine clinical experiences under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Advanced issues in the athletic training profession with emphasis on practical application and professional development, and collaboration with other health care professionals. Utilization of evidenced based research and approaches to clinical practice with emphasis placed on lab reports, imaging results, life-span issues, and diverse patient populations including non-sport client/patient populations, different sexes and throughout the lifespan (pediatric, adult, elderly). Foundational behaviors of professional practice and emphasis will focus on evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and clinical skills.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: ATR 5100, ATR 5210, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Therapeutic and corrective exercise, joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, movement training (including gait training), motor control/proprioceptive activities, task-specific functional training, home and self-care including self-treatment and exercise, cardiovascular training. Pre-, post-, and non-surgical conditions and addressing activity limitations, patient goals, participation restrictions, quality assurance and quality improvement, patient reported outcomes, and return to play guidelines.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Sophomore or junior classification, or acceptance into graduate Athletic Training Program; minimum GPA of 3.0; ATR 2200 or ATR 2290
Preparation for a study abroad experience that is focused on the discipline of athletic training in another country. Pre-travel for ATR 5490B study abroad experience. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ATR 5490A; Accepted to study abroad by Athletic Training Director
First-person perspective into the athletic training profession in another country as well as provide enrichment experiences related to the history and culture of that country. Follow-up course and experience of one credit ATR 5490A which was intended to prepare the student for the study abroad experience. Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: ATR 5220, ATR 5450, acceptance into Athletic Training program
General medical and pharmacological issues generally found in the field of athletic training. Medications used to treat medical conditions and the ability to educate patients regarding appropriate pharmacological agents for the management of their condition, including indications, contraindications, dosing, interactions, and adverse reactions. Administration of medications by the appropriate route upon the order of a physician or other provider with legal prescribing authority. Educate clients/patients about effects, participation consequences, risks of misuse and abuse of alcohol, performance-enhancing drugs/substances; and over the counter, prescription and recreational drugs including drug testing policies and procedures.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 4.
Prereq: ATR 5390 and ATR 5600; Acceptance into graduate Athletic Training Program
Course monitors student progression of athletic training proficiencies, acquiring clinical skills under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Field experience provides additional athletic training experiences and clinical responsibilities for a minimum of two 8 week rotations under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Required to complete a minimum of 25 hrs per week of field clinical experience. Clinical experience may extend beyond the academic semester end date and the clinical hours are a component of this course.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: ATR 5220, ATR 5450, acceptance into Athletic Training program
Medical issues generally observed in the athletic training profession. Development and implementation of wellness strategies to mitigate the risk for long-term health conditions across the lifespan and in an active population. Topics including dermatology, mental illness, neurological disorders, pulmonary disease, respiratory infections, viral infections, autoimmune disorders, oncology, gastrointestinal conditions and sexually transmitted infections. Identify, refer, give support to patients with behavioral health conditions and interact with other healthcare providers.
(Typically Offered: Summer)
Credits: 5.
Prereq: Athletic Training Program Director Permission for Course
Cumulative clinical experience to gain a more in-depth experience in the field of athletic training. Student selects a field or site experience that meets their professional goals. Field experience is designed to provide immersive and additional athletic training experiences for a minimum of 10 weeks under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Site approved by the preceptor and ATR program director prior to beginning the immersion clinical experience. Required to complete a minimum of 25 hours per week of field experience. Clinical experience may extend beyond the academic semester end date and the clinical hours are a component of this course.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3.
Prereq: ATR 5150, ATR 5500, ATR 5600 and acceptance into Athletic Training program
Basic understanding of injury and sport psychology and its application to the overall health and well-being of athletic and general population clients. Psychological, social, socio-economical, and environmental factors that influence a client/patient and in their injury susceptibility, reaction, immediate care, and adherence to rehabilitation will be explored. Assessment and intervention techniques to promote and facilitate rehabilitation in a variety of professional settings and with patients from different backgrounds and social issues that may impact a patient. Overview of special populations (adolescent, female, special populations of athletes/physically active patients). Foundational behaviors of professional practice and working with other allied health care professionals in the overall health and well-being of a patient will be explored.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Concurrently enrolled in ATR 5690
Knowledge and skills necessary for the administration aspect of an athletic training program. Course content includes but is not limited to: PPEs, how to manage physical, human, and financial resources in the delivery of healthcare services. Discussion of patient and insurance management, working relationships with interprofessional members of the health care team, policies and procedures for guidance in the daily operation of athletic training services including EAP or other critical incidents (concussion or other brain injuries), patients in behavioral health crisis, record keeping, athletic training facility design, resume development, and administrative/leadership skills and mentoring.
(Typically Offered: Spring)