Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics

AT 500 Foundations of Athletic Training I

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.
3

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 501 Foundations of Athletic Training II

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.
2

Prerequisites

AT 500 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 510 Techniques in Athletic Training I

(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

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

AT 511 Techniques in Athletic Training II

(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.
3

Prerequisites

AT 510 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

AT 520 Physical Examination I

(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.
3

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 521 Physical Examination II

(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.
2

Prerequisites

AT 520 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 530 Therapeutic Interventions I

(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.
2

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 531 Therapeutic Interventions II

(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.
2

Prerequisites

AT 530 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 540 Diagnosis and Management of General Medical Conditions

Exploration of practical skills and techniques required to diagnose and manage non-musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in contemporary athletic training practice.
4

Prerequisites

AT 521 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 550 Administrative Concepts in Athletic Training

Management and administrative concepts in Athletic Training. Topics include management of physical, human, and financial resources, ethical considerations and other current topics.
3

Prerequisites

AT 540 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 560 Health Promotion, Wellness, and Performance Enhancement

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.
3

Prerequisites

AT 550 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

AT 591 Seminar in Athletic Training

Invited speakers including faculty, students, and guests, present contemporary topics in Athletic Training in a seminar format. S/U graded.
2

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

AT 592 Clinical Immersion in Athletic Training

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.
3-6

Prerequisites

AT 594 with a minimum grade of S

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 15 credit hours

AT 593 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training I

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.
1

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

AT 594 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training II

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.
2

Prerequisites

AT 593 with a minimum grade of S

Program Restrictions

Include Athletic Training-MS

Level Restriction

Include GR