Examination of foundational aspects of Athletic Training including its role within health care. Focus on the Core Competencies for Health Care Professionals and their applicability to Athletic Training.

Continued examination of foundational aspects of the contemporary practice of Athletic Training including its role within health care. Focus on prevention, health promotion, wellness, risk mitigation and biometric monitoring.

Prerequisites

AT 500 with a minimum grade of C

(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) Exploration of techniques essential to the contemporary practice of Athletic Training. Focus on acute/emergency care and prophylactic taping, bracing & protective equipment.

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Continued exploration of techniques essential to the contemporary practice of Athletic Training. Focus on advanced acute/emergency care and durable medical equipment.

Prerequisites

AT 510 with a minimum grade of C

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Introduction to physical examination related to the contemporary practice of Athletic Training, including typical exam components and their role in developing a patient-centered care plan. Focus on the lower extremity.

(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) Continued exploration of physical examination related to the contemporary practice of Athletic Training, including typical components and their role in providing patient-centered care. Focus on the trunk and upper extremity.

Prerequisites

AT 520 with a minimum grade of C

(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) Introduction to the development and implementation of a patient-centered plan of care. Focus on care plan components and common therapeutic exercise techniques and modalities used in contemporary athletic training practice.

(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) Continued investigation of the development and implementation of patient-centered care plans. Focus on body region-specific techniques of common therapeutic exercise techniques and modalities used in contemporary athletic training practice.

Prerequisites

AT 530 with a minimum grade of C

Exploration of practical skills and techniques required to diagnose and manage non-musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in contemporary athletic training practice.

Prerequisites

AT 521 with a minimum grade of C

Management and administrative concepts in Athletic Training. Topics include management of physical, human, and financial resources, ethical considerations and other current topics.

Prerequisites

AT 540 with a minimum grade of C

Promoting health and wellness and enhancing the performance of the physically active including the investigation of the role of the athletic trainer as a component of an interprofessional care team.

Prerequisites

AT 550 with a minimum grade of C

Invited speakers including faculty, students, and guests, present contemporary topics in Athletic Training in a seminar format. S/U graded.

Full-time, broad-based and immersive clinical experience in Athletic Training exposing the student to the totality of care in contemporary Athletic Training settings. S/U graded.

Prerequisites

AT 594 with a minimum grade of S

Initial clinical experiences in Athletic Training to allow for application of didactic and simulated learning in the live clinical setting. Focus on acute care, physical examination and care plan development. S/U graded.

Intermediate clinical experiences in Athletic Training to allow for application of didactic and simulated learning in the live clinical setting. Continued focus on acute care, physical examination and therapeutic intervention. S/U graded.

Prerequisites

AT 593 with a minimum grade of S