Curricular Plan

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* Indicates courses with clinical component.

Athletic Training Course Descriptions

AT 265 Clinical I: Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 hours
This course will provide instruction, practice, and testing of selected athletic training clinical proficiencies. The primary focus will be on injury prevention and acute care skills. Students are required to complete 75 field experience hours supervised by Approved Clinical Instructor. Corequisite: physical education 251, sophomore standing. (F)

AT 268 Clinical II: Head, Neck, Thorax, Abdomen, and Upper Extremity Assessment 2 hours

An in-depth study of the assessment of common injuries in athletics. Injuries to the head, cervical spine, thorax, and upper extremity will be covered. Students are required to complete 120 field experience hours supervised by Approved Clinical Instructor. Prerequisite: 265, sophomore standing. (S)

AT 365 Clinical III: Spine, Lower Extremity, and Posture Assessment 2 hours

An in-depth study of the assessment of common injuries in athletics. Injuries to the abdomen, lumbar spine and lower extremities will be covered. Students are also required to complete 120 field experience hours supervised by Approved Clinical Instructor. Prerequisite: 268, junior standing. (F)

AT 367 Clinical IV: General Medical & Pharmacology 4 hours

Designed to expose athletic training students to didactic and clinical education related to general medical conditions and pharmacology. Each student completes a series of observation experiences with local physicians, registered nurse practitioners, and physical therapists. There is one daily lecture in addition to the observation schedule. Students are required to complete 35 graded field experience hours supervised by Approved Clinical Instructor. Prerequisite: 365, junior standing. (J)

AT 368 Clinical V: Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise 2 hours

This course will provide instruction, practice, and testing of selected athletic training clinical proficiencies. The primary focus will be on the use of modalities and therapeutic exercise for recovery from injuries. Students are also required to complete 150 field experience hours supervised by Approved Clinical Instructor. Corequisite: 370 and 372. Prerequisite: junior standing. (S)

AT 370 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training 2 hours
Designed to introduce students to the concepts and principles of therapeutic modalities and their application in athletic training. Treatment effects, safety considerations, indications and contraindications for each modality will be presented. Class meets first seven weeks. Prerequisite: junior standing. Corequisite: 368. (S)

AT 372 Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training 2 hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the rehabilitation techniques in athletic training and to basic principles of design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation protocols. The course is divided into two sections: the first focuses on design, goals, and techniques of therapeutic exercise; the second addresses rehabilitation protocols for specific regions of the body. Class meets second seven weeks. Prerequisite: junior standing. Corequisite: 368. (S)

AT 375 Directed Readings Credits arr.

Students who develop an interest in a specialized area of the discipline for which course offerings are limited may follow a prescribed reading list under the direction of a member of the faculty with expertise in that area.

AT 380 Internship 2-8 hours

Supervised on- or off-campus work situations in public or private organizations.

AT 395 Independent Studies 1-4 hours

AT 465 Clinical VI: Health Care Administration 2 hours
This course will provide instruction, practice and testing of selected athletic training clinical proficiencies. The primary focus will be in the area of health care administration. Students are also required to complete 150 field experience hours supervised by Approved Clinical Instructor. Prerequisite: 368, senior standing. (F)

AT 468 Clinical VII: Advanced Health Care 1 hour

This course will provide instruction, practice and testing of advanced assessment/acute care skills. Students will secure certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and in use of the Automated External Defibrillator. Students are required to complete 150 field experience hours supervised by Approved Clinical Instructor. Prerequisite: 465, senior standing. (S)

AT 490 Senior Project 1-4 hours

AT 493 Senior Honors Project 3 hours

A year-long independent research project. Applications are completed on the "Honors Program" form available at the registrar's office, requiring the signature of a faculty supervisor, the department head, the honors program director, and the registrar. Interdisciplinary projects require the signatures of two faculty supervisors. The project must be completed by the due date for senior projects. The completed project is evaluated by a review committee consisting of the faculty supervisor, another faculty member from the major department, and a faculty member from outside the major department. Only projects awarded an "A- or A" qualify for "department honors" designation. The honors project fulfills the all-college senior project requirement.

BIO 115: Human Anatomy 4 hours

A basic gross anatomy course including dissection of the cat with reference and comparison made to human organ systems. For non-biology majors. Lectures and laboratory. No prerequisite. (F)

BIO 116: Introduction to Human Physiology 4 hours

A survey of physiological systems and principles with specific reference to the human body. This course is intended for non-biology majors. Lectures and labs. Prerequisites: 115 or 121 or physical education 261 (S)

HE 249: Personal and Community Health 4 hours
A foundational study of personal and community health, including units on physical, mental and emotional functioning, drug abuse, nutrition, disease analysis, health care agencies, human sexuality, marriage and parenthood. (F)

PE 190: First Aid 1 hour
Instruction, preparation, and practice in first aid techniques, principles, and procedures necessary in providing emergency care. The test for First Aid and CPR certification from either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association will be administered to students enrolled in this course. Students successfully meeting the minimum standards set by the appropriate agency will be certified. (F,S)

PE 223: Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning 2 hours
The course will be taught in accordance with the principles recommended by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Course content will include: facility organization and management; equipment purchase and maintenance; program design and organization; theory of strength training and conditioning; and experiential learning in weight training and conditioning. (F)

PE 251: Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 hours
Instruction and practice in the recognition and initial care of injuries to physically active individuals. Instruction and practice in preventive measures and first aid techniques relating primarily to settings in physical education and athletics. Prerequisite: 261. For sophomores, juniors and seniors. (F)

PE 261: Applied Human Anatomy 2 hours
A study of the essential features of anatomy with special reference to the principles of structure in the human body. Applications of human anatomy to health, athletic injury, movement and principles of sports skills will be made. For sophomores, juniors, and seniors. (F)

PE 364: Measurement and Evaluation 2 hours
Designed to introduce students to basic measurement and evaluation principles. Topics include research design and data collection, statistical concepts, test selection and administration, evaluation, and grading principles. (S)

PE 365: Kinesiology 2 hours
Designed to introduce students to the study of human movement. It will include the identification of planes of motion and the movements possible at the various joints. It will focus on the primary muscles that accomplish each movement and those which serve to assist and stabilize. It will also include the analysis of basic movement patterns such as walking, running, jumping, throwing, and striking. The class will meet twice a week. Prerequisite or co requisite: 261.  For sophomores, juniors, or seniors. (F)

PE 366: Physiology of Exercise 4 hours
Designed to provide scientific background and laboratory experience essential for understanding the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory system responses and adaptation to physical stress. Prerequisite: Biology 116 or physical education 261 or consent of instructor. For sophomores, juniors and seniors. (S)