Courses in Athletic Training

ATHT1700/2700/3700/4700 Athletic Training Internship 1-8 s.h.
Field experience providing practical application of knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Students will function under the supervision of a NATABOC certified athletic trainer or other health care provider. Course is repeatable at each level. Students must complete internships in the following areas: lower extremity, upper extremity, equipment intensive, and general medical. Prerequisite: Consent and contract with athletic training curriculum administrator and completion of a required athletic training clinical class or concurrent enrollment. Two semesters of internship must be taken after completion of the core psychomotor-related classes (ATHT3200/3210, ATHT4200/4210, ATHT4220/4230, ATHT4240/4250, ATHT4260/4270). Up to 12 s.h. allowed toward total hours for graduation. Prerequisite: Accepted to the Professional Portion of the Athletic Training majors. Goal 4ab

ATHT2400 Introduction to Athletic Training (1-2) 3 s.h.
Focuses on athletic training as a profession of athletic training. Includes study of basic skills and expectations as well as professional organizations and education requirements.

ATHT2500 Medical Terminology 2 s.h.
A self-study, programmed-based opportunity to learn and understand medical terminology.

ATHT3100 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 s.h.
Techniques of injury prevention and caring for athletic injuries. Prerequisites: HLTH2100 or 2110.

ATHT3200 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training 3 s.h.
Focuses on the recognition and appropriate care and referral of general medical conditions, illnesses, and disabilities of the physically active, related pharmacological applications, including regulations, and appropriate medical documentation. Prerequisites: Accepted to the Professional Portion of the Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT3210.

ATHT4200 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I 2 s.h.
Focuses on the assessment and evaluation of athletic injuries to the lower extremity, determination of appropriate care and referral to other health care providers. Includes review of musculoskeletal anatomy, an organized system of evaluation, special testing, and associated medical documentation. Prerequisites: Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4210. Goal 4ab

ATHT4200 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I 2 s.h.
Focuses on the assessment and evaluation of athletic injuries to the lower extremity, determination of appropriate care and referral to other health care providers. Includes review of musculoskeletal anatomy, an organized system of evaluation, special testing, and associated medical documentation. Prerequisites: Accepted to Professional Portion of Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4210. Goal 4ab

ATHT4210 Clinical: Evaluation I (0-2) 1 s.h.
A closely supervised laboratory class providing an opportunity for practice and mastery of the psychomotor skills and integration of the cognitive concepts associated with evaluating injuries to the lower extremity. Entry-level athletic training clinical proficiencies will be presented, practiced, and evaluated. Prerequisites: Accepted to the Professional Portion of the Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4200. Goal 4ab

ATHT4220 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II 2 s.h.
Focuses on the assessment and evaluation of athletic injuries to the trunk and upper extremity, determination of appropriate care and referral to other health care providers. Includes review of musculoskeletal anatomy, an organized system of evaluation, special testing, and associated medical documentation. Prerequisites: Accepted to Professional Portion of the Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4230. Goal 4ab

ATHT4230 Clinical: Evaluation II (0-2) 1 s.h.
A closely supervised laboratory class providing an opportunity for practice and mastery of the psychomotor skills and integration of the cognitive concepts associated with evaluating injuries to the trunk and upper extremity. Entry-level athletic training clinical proficiencies will be presented, practiced, and evaluated. Prerequisites: Accepted to the Professional Portion of the Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4220. Goal 4ab

ATHT4240 Therapeutic Modalities 2 s.h.
Focuses on the physics, terminology, and specific physiological effects associated with contemporary therapeutic modalities. Includes proper selection, parameters for use and evaluation of patient response, along with local, state, and federal laws and standards associated with safe use. Prerequisites: Accepted to Professional Portion of the Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4250. Goal 4ab

ATHT4250 Clinical: Evaluation (0-2) 1 s.h.
A closely supervised laboratory class providing an opportunity for practice and mastery of the psychomotor skills and integration of the cognitive concepts associated with planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating treatment plans involving therapeutic modalities. Entry-level athletic training clinical proficiencies will be presented, practiced, and evaluated. Prerequisites: Accepted to the Professional Portion of the Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4240. Goal 4ab

ATHT4260 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation 2 s.h.
Focuses on mechanical principles and physiological responses to the application of therapeutic exercises to humans. Includes tissue healing and response, common surgical techniques, setting therapeutic goals, and principles for the application of contemporary therapeutic exercises and equipment. Prerequisites: Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4270. Goal 4ab

ATHT4270 Clinical: Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (0-2) 1 s.h.
A closely supervised laboratory class providing an opportunity for practice and mastery of the psychomotor skills and integration of the cognitive concepts associated with planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating therapeutic exercise programs. Entry-level athletic training clinical proficiencies will be presented, practiced, and evaluated. Prerequisites: Accepted to the Professional Portion of the Athletic Training major, CO: ATHT4260. Goal 4ab