Athletic Training Course Descriptions

Opportunities for observing and gaining practical experience in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses. Sixty hours clinical experience with fall sports. Includes check-offs for specific NATA Competencies.

AH 102 PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING II (1)

Provides majors opportunities to gain practical experience in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses. Sixty hours clinical experience in spring sports. Includes check-offs for specific NATA Competencies. Prerequisite AH 101.

AH 200 INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (3)

Overview of athletic training profession with emphasis on the basic fundamentals utilized by the athletic trainer in prevention, recognition, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: PE 250

AH 201 PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING III (1)

Advanced opportunities to gain practical experience in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses as well as participate in the administration and organization of an athletic training program through 60 hours of clinical experience. Includes check-offs for specific NATA Competencies in Athletic Training. Prerequisite AH 102 and admission to Athletic Training curriculum.

AH 202 PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING IV (1)

Advanced opportunities to gain practical experience in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses as well as participate in administration and organization of an athletic training program and obtain 60 hours of clinical experience. Includes check-offs for specific NATA Competencies in Athletic Training. Prerequisite AH 201.

AH 300 MEDICAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS (3)

General medical problems, pharmacology, and psychology in sports medicine. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Prerequisite: AH 200, BY 231, BY 234, PE 251.

AH 320 ATHLETIC INJURY/ILLNESS ASSESSMENT (3)

General injury/illness assessment techniques with emphasis placed on the specifics of the assessment process including the history, observation, and physical examination. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Prerequisite: AH 200, BY 231, BY 234.

AH 321 ATHLETIC INJURY/ILLNESS ASSESSMENT LABORATORY (1)

Assigned specific laboratory experiences in athletic injury/illness assessment. Must be taken concurrently with AH 320 and serves as its laboratory. Ten hours clinical experience. Co-requisite: AH 320.

AH 322 EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES I (3)

Evaluation of specific injuries to the head, cervical spine, trunk, and upper extremities and related anatomy, etiology, signs, and symptoms. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Prerequisite: AH 320, BY 231.

AH 323 EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES I LABORATORY (1)

Assigned specific laboratory experiences in evaluation of head, cervical spine, trunk, and upper extremity injuries. Must be taken concurrently with AH 322 and serves as its laboratory. Ten hours clinical experience. Co-requisite: AH 322.

AH 324 EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES II (3)

Evaluation of specific injuries to the lumbar spine and lower extremities and related anatomy, etiology, signs, and symptoms. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Prerequisite: AH 322.

AH 325 EVALUATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES II LABORATORY (1)

Assigned specific laboratory experiences in evaluation of lumbar spine and lower extremity injuries. Must be taken concurrently with AH 324 and serves as its laboratory. Ten hours clinical experience. Co-requisite: AH 324.

AH 330 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING (3)

Techniques, indications, and procedures in application of therapeutic modalities including thermotherapy, cryotherapy, light, sound, electricity, compression, traction, and massage. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Prerequisite: AH 324 or permission of the instructor.

AH 331 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING LABORATORY (1)

Assigned specific laboratory experiences in therapeutic modality application. Must be taken concurrently with AH 330 and serves as its laboratory. Ten hours clinical experience. Co-requisite: AH 330.

AH 340 REHABILITATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES (3)

Equipment, techniques, and procedures for injury rehabilitation. Strengthening, flexibility, muscular and cardiovascular endurance conditioning, and proprioceptive training. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Prerequisite: AH 330, PE 443, and PE 444.

AH 341 REHABILITATION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES LABORATORY (1)

Assigned specific laboratory experiences in rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Must be taken concurrently with AH 340 and serves as its laboratory. Ten hours clinical experience. Co-requisite: AH 340.

AH 350 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING (3)

Organizational/administrative procedures and legal aspects of athletic training and sports medicine. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Prerequisite: AH 200.

AH 397 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ATHLETIC TRAINING (1-3)

Offers qualified undergraduate student an opportunity for independent study in athletic training. Specific content and nature of courses are determined by student individual needs and interests. Research papers required. Prerequisite: permission of the Dean. One to three semester hours per semester, may be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours credit.

AH 409 PREPROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1-4)

Provides structured full-time field experience (60 clock hours per credit hour) related to one of the following employment areas in the profession of athletic training under the direct guidance of an NATA certified athletic trainer: sports medicine clinic, secondary school, industrial/corporate, collegiate, and professional sports. Prerequisite: nine semester hours of athletic training and approval of athletic training program director. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours of credit.

AH 410 PROTECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR ATHLETIC INJURIES (3)

Taping and wrapping techniques used in athletic training including instruction in fabricating and applying protective equipment, pads, splints, and supports. Hands-on practical experience emphasized in laboratory sessions. One hundred twenty hours clinical experience. Project required.

AH 498 SELECTED TOPICS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING (1-3)

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