ATHLETIC TRAINING (AT)




AT 1600. Introduction to Athletic
Training/(2).F;S.


An introductory course to athletic training.
Topics covered include safety in the training
room, musculoskeletal and surface anatomy, sports
medicine terminology, injury recognition and basic
evaluation, use of therapeutic modalities, and
rehabilitation techniques. Two hours lecture and
one hour laboratory.




AT 2100. Athletic Training Clinical
Seminar/(1,1).F;S.


This seminar class should be taken by the athletic
training student during two (2) consecutive
semesters beyond their freshman year. Material
will supplement the learning experience gained
from clinical work. One hour for each semester.
Prerequisites: AT 1600 and ES 2000. One hour
lecture. Graded on S/U basis.




AT 2200. Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory
I/(1).S.


A guided, practical experience for the entry level
student athletic trainer. Experiences will
include, but not be limited to, general athletic
training room operation and instruction in the use
and application of therapeutic modalities,
rehabilitation equipment, and prophylactic taping.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the CAAHEP
accredited Athletic Training program. One hour
laboratory. Graded on S/U basis.




AT 2400. Advanced Anatomy and Physiology/(4).S.


A course designed to expand on the knowledge
gained in ES 2000, Human Anatomy and Physiology.
This course will also discuss application of
anatomy and physiology to the pathogenesis of
disease and disabilities as they relate to allied
health professionals. Prerequisites: AT 1600 and
ES 2000. Three hours lecture and two hours
laboratory.




AT 3000. Athletic Traininig Clinical Laboratory
II/(1).F.


A guided, practical clinical experience for the
second semester student athletic trainer.
Experiences will include, but not be limited to,
instruction in and the application of techniques
used to assess injuries/illnesses. Prerequisite:
AT 2200. One hour laboratory. Graded on S/U basis.




AT 3215. Athletic Training Clinical Organization
and Administration/(2).S.


A course focusing on the organizational and
administrative components of an athletic training
program including those pertaining to: a) facility
design; b) health care; c) financial management;
d) training room management; e) use of computers
in the training room; and f) public relations.
(COMPUTER)




AT 3400. Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory
III/(1).S.


A guided, practical experience for the third
semester student athletic trainer. Experience will
include, but not be limited to, principles of
organization and administration within the
athletic training setting. Prerequisites: AT 2200
and 3000. One hour laboratory. Graded on S/U
basis.




AT 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




AT 3600. Athletic Injury Assessment I/(2).F.


An advanced course in injury assessment. The
course will include introductory material related
to injury assessment and in-depth investigation of
foot and ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow
assessment. Hands-on practice with assessment
procedures is provided. Prerequisites: AT 1600,
2400, and ES 2000. Two hours lecture and one hour
laboratory.




AT 3610. Treatment of Athletic Injuries/(2).S.


The course covers the physical basis and
physiological effects of agents and modalities
used in the treatment of athletic injuries. The
emphasis will be on establishing a theoretical
foundation for selecting a treatment protocol for
an injury. Hands-on practice with equipment is
provided. Prerequisites: AT 1600 and ES 2000. Two
hours lecture and one hour laboratory. (WRITING)




AT 3615. Athletic Injury Assessment II/(2).S.


The student will build on knowledge acquired in AT
3600. In-depth investigation of injury assessment
of the vertebral column, abdomen and thorax, head
and face, and posture will be included. Hands-on
practice with assessment procedures is provided. 
Prerequisites: AT 1600, 2400, 3600, and ES 2000.
Two hours lecture and one hour laboratory.




AT 3620. Rehabilitation of Athletic
Injuries/(2).F.


The course covers the principles of rehabilitation
and its physiological effects. Topics for
discussion include current rehabilitation
techniques, criteria for return to activity, and
basics of surgical procedures. Hands-on practice
with equipment is provided. Prerequisites: AT
1600, 2400, and ES 2000. Two hours lecture and one
hour laboratory.




AT 4000. Athletic Training Clinical Laboratory
IV/(1).F;S.


A guided, practical experience for the advanced
level student athletic trainer. Experiences will
include, but not be limited to, insurance filing,
budgeting, clinical education of student athletic
trainers at lower level labs, and alternate
athletic training experiences. Prerequisites: AT
2200, 3000, 3400. May be repeated for a total of
four semester hours credit. One hour laboratory.
Graded on S/U basis.




AT 4025. Advanced Athletic Training/(2).S.


A course designed for senior athletic training
students. Discussion topics include research in
athletic training, biomechanics of locomotion,
dermatology, the adolescent athlete, pharmacology,
and diagnostic tools used in athletic training. 
Prerequisites: AT 1600, 2400, 3215, 3600, 3610,
3615, 3620, and ES 2000. Two hours lecture.
(WRITING)