Lecture/lab. Common athletic injuries and illnesses will be presented with emphasis on prevention and care. Principles and techniques of athletic taping and bracing as well as equipment fitting, blister and wound care will be discussed.

Medical terminology organized by body systems with a focus on prefixes, suffixes, word roots and their combining forms.

Lecture/lab. Pre-season screening and evaluation procedures will be discussed. Concepts of evaluation will be emphasized. Common medical diagnostic procedures will be reviewed and evaluation of the lower extremity will be introduced. Includes screening of internal injuries in athletic participation. Anatomy and physiology.

Lecture/lab. This course is a continuation of Evaluation I and includes assessment of the trunk, back, neck, head and upper extremity.

Lecture/lab. Presents current concepts in the use of modalities in the treatment of athletic injuries and the pathophysiology of tissue injury and healing.

Selected topics pertinent to the field of athletic training and applicable to all levels of the athletic training major are presented. Course includes student presentations, case presentations, guest speakers, faculty speakers and topics that are not covered in other courses in the curriculum.

Selected topics pertinent to the field of athletic training and applicable to all levels of the athletic training major are presented. Course includes student presentations, case presentations, guest speakers, faculty speakers and topics that are not covered in other courses in the curriculum.

Selected topics, not a part of the regular course work taught because of a special need, interest or opportunity.

Clinical psychomotor skills related to emergency care, taping, equipment fitting and prevention of injury are assessed in the clinical environment. S/U grade assessment.

Clinical psychomotor skills related to evaluation of the lower extremity are assessed in the clinical environment. S/U grade assessment.

Lecture/lab. This course will present current concepts in the design and administration of rehabilitative/therapeutic exercise in the treatment of athletic injuries.

Lecture/lab. Designed to describe and assess common general medical conditions seen in athletics and includes: common ear and mouth pathologies, description of and assessment of respiratory conditions, common conditions such as diabetes mellitus, urinary tract infections, reproductive abnormalities and viral/infective disorders will be discussed. Common clinical skills (auscultation, vital signs, otoscope, chemstrips, ocular motor function spirometry) are demonstrated and mastered.

Selected topics pertinent to the field of athletic training and applicable to all levels of the athletic training major are presented. Course includes student presentations, case presentations, guest speakers, faculty speakers and topics that are not covered in other courses in the curriculum.

Selected topics pertinent to the field of athletic training and applicable to all levels of the athletic training major are presented. Course includes student presentations, case presentations, guest speakers, faculty speakers and topics that are not covered in other courses in the curriculum.

Clinical psychomotor skills related to evaluation of the upper extremity, spine, and those relating to the application of the therapeutic modalities are assessed in the clinical environment. S/U grade assessment.

Clinical psychomotor skills related to therapeutic exercise are assessed in the clinical environment. S/U grade assessment.

Clinical psychomotor skills related to general medical principles, psychosocial intervention, health care administration, exercise program management and selected special topics are assessed in the clinical environment. S/U grade assessment.

Concepts and content related to pharmacology from the athletic training educational competencies. Topics include: pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, terminology related to pharmacology, legal aspects of medication management, as well as absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of common medications and other drugs as it relates to athletes and the athletic population.

Selected topics pertinent to the field of athletic training and applicable to all levels of the athletic training major are presented. Course includes student presentations, case presentations, guest speakers, faculty speakers and topics that are not covered in other courses in the curriculum.

Students experience field work, hands on clinical experience, event coverage and preparation over an entire term. Injury assessment, use of modalities, evaluation and rehabilitation skills are strengthened. Practicum is under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Current CPR and First Aid certifications. S/U grade assessment.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Athletic Training.

Concepts and skills required for an Athletic Trainer to manage the healthcare of athletes and active individuals in emergent, life threatening and time sensitive situations.

Introductory skills, system descriptions and critical thinking processes that athletic trainers utilize in the clinical practice setting, including basic taping and bracing skills and concepts, wound care, documentation and common athletic training procedures in different settings.

Concepts and content related to pharmacology from the athletic training educational competencies. Topics include: pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, terminology related to pharmacology, legal aspects of medication management, as well as absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of common medications and other drugs as it relates to athletes and the athletic population.

Concepts in evaluating and appraising the evidence surrounding areas of athletic training practice, including search strategies, levels of evidence and using the best available evidence in the clinical decision making process.

A regional and functional approach to human anatomy where all body systems are integrated, with special focus on the systems most pertinent to athletic training. Emphasizes correlations between structure and function. Laboratory included.

Athletic Training evaluation general principles and musculoskeletal, circulatory and neurological evaluation concepts and techniques are instructed and evaluated for the lower extremity. Also includes systems to document and communicate findings with other health professions.

Musculoskeletal, circulatory and neurological evaluation concepts and techniques are instructed and evaluated for the upper extremity. Also includes systems to document and communicate findings with other health professions.

Musculoskeletal, circulatory and neurological evaluation concepts and techniques are instructed and evaluated for the spine, thorax and trunk. Also includes systems to document and communicate findings with other health professions.

Current practices in the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment and rehabilitation process for active and athletic individuals, including electrical and physical interventions.

Current practices in the use of therapeutic interventions in the treatment and rehabilitation process for the lower extremity in active and athletic individuals, including exercise, conditioning and manual techniques.

Current practices in the use of therapeutic interventions in the treatment and rehabilitation process of the upper extremity and trunk/spine for active and athletic individuals, including exercise, conditioning and manual techniques.

Contemporary business, management and supervisory/leadership principles applied to the athletic training setting and general health care delivery system.

Explores how nutritional factors impact the performance and recovery of athletes through the lens of an athletic trainer. Application-based assignments expand nutrition knowledge within the sphere of athletic training.

Evaluation and treatment strategies for athletic trainers to recognize, evaluate and manage neurological disorders in active and athletic populations.

Evaluation and treatment strategies for athletic trainers to recognize, evaluate and manage medical disorders in active and athletic populations.

Application of current psychological principles within the rehabilitative and sports performance setting to optimize outcomes.

Injury biomechanics related to athletic activity from the level of tissue stress and strain through full body movement mechanics and the role in injury risk and prevention.

Provides assessment of accomplishment and achievement of the educational standards to become an athletic trainer. Assessments are completed using a combination of methods including quizzes, projects and simulated cases.

Supervised clinical experience in an athletic training setting with specific emphasis on emergency care principles. Students gain competence in emergency care through clinical settings and/or simulations.

Supervised clinical experience in an athletic training setting, with emphasis on acute injury care and basic athletic training principles. Students demonstrate competence in the acute care of active individuals in a clinical setting and/or through simulations.

Supervised clinical experience in an athletic training setting, with emphasis on evaluation in the athletic training setting. Students demonstrate competence in the evaluation of health care issues in active individuals in the clinical setting and/or through simulations.

Supervised clinical experience in an athletic training setting, with emphasis on athletic training practice in a non-traditional setting. Students apply their clinical skills in the care of active individuals in a non-traditional athletic training setting and/or through simulations.

Supervised, immersive clinical experience in an athletic training setting providing healthcare in a collision sports environment. Students demonstrate competence in the management of active individuals involved in collision sports and through simulations with the athletic training faculty instructor.

Supervised clinical experience in an athletic training setting providing health care in a collision sports environment. Students demonstrate competence in the management of active individuals involved in collisions sports and through simulations with the athletic training faculty instructor.

The final supervised, immersive clinical experience providing healthcare in the clinical athletic training setting. Students demonstrate competence in all areas of practice as it relates to their desired career setting.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Athletic Training.

The culmination of the athletic training educational experience. Students develop a clinical practice question and demonstrate competence in using a variety of resources to answer the question using the best available evidence.