The University of West Alabama

Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center

Athletic Training
AH 498
Selected Topics in Athletic Training

Date: January 13, 2004  Professor: R. T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Phone: 652-3714 Off 652-6185 Hm Office: JH 219
Station #14, UWA, Livingston, AL 35470 rtf@uwa.edu

Instructor:  Brad Montgomery, MAT, ATC
Phone: 652-3696 Off Office: JH 220
Station #14, UWA, Livingston, AL 35470 bsm@uwa.edu

Instructor:  Karen Straub, MS, ATC
Phone: 652-3452 Off Office: JH 220
Station #14, UWA, Livingston, AL 35470 kstraub@uwa.edu

Instructor:  Mike Smith, MS, ATC
Phone: 652-3509 Off Office: PH 28A
Station #14, UWA, Livingston, AL 35470 tmsmith@uwa.edu

TEXTS:

Preparing for the Athletic Trainers' Certification Examination-2nd Edition

Lorin Cartwright
2nd Edition
Copyright 2002
216pp   ISBN: 0736034536

U.S. dollars
Regular Price: $30.

Athletic Training Exam Review:
A Student Guide to Success, Second Edition
Lynn Van Ost RN, PT, ATC, MEd; Karen Manfre ATR, MA; Karen Lew MEd, ATC, LAT

$36.95
ISBN 1-55642-638-0
240 pp Soft Cover
Pub. Date: 2003
Order# 46380

The Role Delineation Study, Fourth Edition NATA Board of Certification, (NATABOC),

Special Internet Price: $19.95 (US funds) each + shipping

bookcover

Study Guide for the NATA Board of Certification Inc. Entry-Level Athletic Trainer Certification Examination, 3rd Edition By Douglas M. Kleiner, PhD, ATC, CSCS, EMT, FACSM, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.

ISBN 0785-7. 176 pp. Soft cover. ©2002  Available now. $42.95

Practical Exam Preparation Guide of Clinical Skills for Athletic Training
Herb Amato DA, ATC; Christy Venable Hawkins MS, ATC; Steven L. Cole MEd, ATC, CSCS

$26.95
ISBN 1-55642-572-4
336 pp Soft Cover
Pub. Date: 2002
Order# 45724

Suggested References:

  • Arnheim, Daniel D. & Prentice, William E. Principles of Athletic Training-. St. Louis, MO. McGraw-Hill Company, 11th Edition, 2003.
  • Booher JM Thibodeau GA: Athletic Injury Assessment, ed 4, Dubuque, IA 2000, McGraw-Hill.
  • Hall, Susan.  Basic Biomechanics.  McGraw Hill Company, 4th edition, 2003
  • Hartley, Anne. Practical Joint Assessment: Lower Quadrant. St. Louis, MO.: Mosby, 2nd edition, 1995.
  • Hartley, Anne.  Practical Joint Assessment: Upper Quadrant. St. Louis, MO.: Mosby, 2nd edition, 1995.

  • Hislop, Helen J. & Jacqueline Montgomery Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination, Philadelphia, PA. W.B. Saunders, 7th edition, 2002.
  • Hoppenfeld, Stanley. Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities. New York, N.Y.: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1976
  • Kettenbach, Ginge. Writing S.O.A.P. Notes, Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis Company 2nd edition, 1995.
  • Magee, David J.  Orthopedic Physical Assessment.  Philadelphia, PA. W.B. Saunders, ed 4, 2002
  • McGinnis, Peter Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. Human Kinetics.  Champaign, IL, 1999.
    Starkey, Chad & Jeff Ryan. Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries. Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis Company, 2nd edition,  2002.
  • Norkin, Cynthia C. & D. Joyce White, Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis Company 2nd edition, 1995
  • Prentice, William E.  Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine.  Mosby.  New York.  McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition, 1999.

  • Prentice, William E.  Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine New York.  McGraw-Hill, 5th edition, 2003.
  • Quillen, William S. & Underwood, Frank.  Laboratory Manual To Accompany Therapeutic Modalities, 4th. New York.  McGraw-Hill, 1999.
  • Rankin, James M., and Ingersoll, Christopher.  Athletic Training Management: Concepts and Applications 2nd ed. New York.  McGraw-Hill, 2001.

  • Ray, Richard.  Management Strategies in Athletic Training. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics.  Champaign, IL, 2000.

  • Thompson, Clem W. & Floyd, R. T.  Manual of Structural Kinesiology.  New York.  McGraw-Hill, 15th edition, 2004.
  • Wilmore, Jack  & David Costill.  Physiology of Sport and Exercise.  2nd Ed.  Human Kinetics.  Champaign, IL, 1999.
  • Wright, Kenneth E. and William R. Whitehill.  The Comprehensive Manual of Taping and Wrapping Techniques.  2nd Ed. Cramer Products, 1996.

CREDIT HOURS: 2 semester hour

PREREQUISITE:  Permission of the Dean

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Critical readings, lectures, discussions, and laboratory experiences in athletic training not generally included in course offerings. Specific content and nature of course determined by student needs and interests. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit.

OBJECTIVES:  At the conclusion of this course, the successful student will be able to:

  1. Understand the components of the NATA BOC Certification Examination and how its is developed.
  2. Understand how the NATA BOC Certification Examination is administered.
  3. Understand how to become eligible and complete the application process to take the NATA BOC Certification Examination.
  4. Locate a variety of resources to assist with preparing for the NATA BOC Certification Examination.
  5. Conduct a self-assessment of his/her strengths and weaknesses related to being prepared for the NATA BOC Certification Examination.

CONTENT OUTLINE

  1. SEATA Competencies in Athletic Training Workshop
  2. NATA BOC Role Delineation
  3. NATA Education Council Competencies
  4. NATA Education Council Proficiencies
  5. NATA BOC Web Site
  6. Resources
  7. Test taking (written)
  8. Test taking (written simulation)
  9. Test taking (practical)
  10. After the Exam

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Meet at least 2/3 of all class meetings. Attendance at 100% of all class meetings is expected.
  2. Utilization of email, the World Wide Web, Campus Pipeline, and Blackboard.com
  3. Appropriate dress for laboratory sessions, students not dressed appropriately will receive no credit for attendance
  4. Each student will participate fully in all practical laboratory sessions
  5. Attendance at SEATA Student Athletic Trainers Meeting, (Competencies in Athletic Training Workshop) February 6-7, 2004, Crowne Plaza Ravinia Atlanta, GA, Depart from Homer Field House at 6:00 p.m., Feb. 5, Sharp
  6. A variety of written, written simulation, and practical examinations as determined by the majority of the class and the individual needs of the participants
  7. Self-assessment on NATA Education Council Competencies & Proficiencies
  8. Review of related material from Goniometry CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
  9. Review of related material from Manual Muscle Testing  CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
  10. Review of related material from Examination of Lower Extremity CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.
  11. Review of related material from Examination of Upper Extremity CD (accessible only through computers in JH216). Related assignments to be announced throughout semester.

EVALUATION:

  1. Written, written simulation, and practical examinations as determined by the majority of the class and the individual needs of the participants 60 %
  2. Overall course examination 25 %
  3. Attendance at Student SEATA Competencies in Athletic Training Workshop) 5 %
  4. Class Attendance 10 %

POLICIES:

  1. Attendance: A student cannot receive credit for a course if he/she does not attend at least two-thirds of the class meetings, regardless of the reason for the absence.
  2. Academic Misconduct: The academic misconduct policy of UWA will be followed in this course.
  3. Request for Accommodation: All request for accommodation, for this course or any school event, are welcome, from students and parents.
  4. Discussion of Grades with Professor: Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher.

The University of West Alabama strives to make its programs accessible to qualified persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who have special needs that require accommodation are responsible for notifying instructors in each course in which they are enrolled and appropriate staff members, who in turn will refer the student to the ADA Compliance Coordinator. Following verification of the student’s status, the ADA Compliance Coordinator will work with the instructor or staff member in implementing an appropriate plan for accommodation of the student’s needs. Support documentation of special needs from a physician or other qualified professional will be required if deemed necessary. For more information, students should contact the Student Success Center, Foust Hall 7, (205) 652-3651 or the Office of Student Life, 311 Webb Hall, (205)652-3581.

CALENDAR: This calendar is designed to be only a guideline of planned topics which may be changed based on time needed to adequately address each topic.

Tue 12:30 - 1:20 P.M. Wed 7:00 - 7:50 A.M.
1/13   1/14  
1/20 Area of Need 1 1/21  
1/27   1/28  
2/3   2/4   2/5-7 Student SEATA - Atlanta, GA
2/10   2/11  
2/17   2/18  
2/24   2/25  
3/2   3/3  
3/9   3/10  
3/16 Assessment Day 3/17  
3/23   3/2  
3/30 Spring Break 3/31 Spring Break
4/6   4/7  
4/13   4/14  
4/20   4/21  
4/27   4/28  
4/30 Final Exams begin    

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