Athletic Training (AT)

AT 230  CPR & Sudden Illness & Injury Recognition  1(0.5-0.5)  

As Needed.
This course will provide knowledge and skills for CPR and sudden Illness and injury recognition for the Lay Professional. This course in not appropriate for students majoring in EXPER, Health Science, or Nursing.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 232  First Aid  2(1-1)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
Knowledge and skills in current first-aid and CPR procedures for the Lay Responder. First-aid and CPR certification will be earned in this class.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 234  Emergency Care  2(1-2)  

Fall, Summer.
Study of emergency care of injuries/illnesses, including the assessment of vital signs, splinting and emergency transport. Overview of injuries/illnesses associated with sudden death.
Prerequisite: AT 232 and AT 260.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 260  Injury/Illness Care and Prevention  3(2-2)  

Fall, Spring.
Study of prevention and care of injuries and illnesses commonly sustained in an active population.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 291  Special Topics  (1-5 V)  

Fall, Spring.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of Instructor. Repeatable (99).

AT 301  Physical Assessment  3(2-2)  

Fall, Spring.
Study of physical assessments including bone/soft tissue palpations, vital signs, goniometry, manual muscle testing, neurological testing, postural assessment, functional movement screening and documentation of results.
Prerequisite: BIOL 223 and BIOL 223L and BIOL 224 and BIOL 224L.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 323  Functional Exercise Training  2(1-2)  

Spring.
Course applications include exercise program design, aspects of functional training, and components of various types of exercise regimens as related to injury prevention and recovery.
Prerequisite: EPER 364.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 494  Field Experience  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Learning experience to be conducted in athletic training related clinical environment and supervised by the athletic training education program.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of program director. Repeatable (99).

AT 495  Independent Study  (1-5 V)  

As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of program director. Repeatable (99).

AT 501  Foundations of Athletic Training  3(2-2)  

Summer.
Study of foundational knowledge and clinical skills in athletic training.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into the MS in AT Program.

AT 502  Functional Anatomy of Injury  3(2-2)  

Summer.
Study of anatomical aspects of musculoskeletal, vascular and peripheral nervous system injuries. Exploration of anatomical joint design and function, focusing on how injury etiology impacts trunk and extremity integrity.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into the MS in AT Program.

AT 503  Fundamentals of Public Health  1(1-0)  

Summer.
Foundations of public health as it relates to athletic training, includes the history and current structure of public health, essential services, and national and professional organizations of public health society.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance in MS in AT program.

AT 504  Concepts of Therapeutic Interventions  3(2-2)  

Summer.
Instruction on the concepts for the use of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation in the management of injuries, including the application of select therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into MS in AT Program.

AT 510  Clinical Integration I  2(2-0)  

Fall.
The clinical integration of knowledge and skills of athletic training in various clinical settings, under the direction of an assigned clinical preceptor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into the MSAT Program required.

AT 511  Assessment & Management I  4(2-4)  

Fall.
Study of pathomechanics, assessment and early therapeutic intervention of the lower extremity. Evidence-based assessment and Phase I & II intervention techniques for sound clinical decision making based on patient’s needs.
Prerequisite: AT 501 and AT 504.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into MS in AT Program.

AT 513  Professionalism and Ethics  1(1-0)  

Fall.
Study of the professional and ethical behaviors of the certified athletic trainer.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 514  Research Methods  2(2-0)  

Summer.
Study of the research process and evidence based practice in athletic training. Course will consist of evaluation of available research evidence quality and interpret statistical data and relevance.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into MS in Athletic Training Program.

AT 520  Clinical Integration II  3(3-0)  

Spring.
The clinical integration of knowledge and skills of athletic training in the clinical environment, under the direction of a clinical preceptor.
Prerequisite: AT 510.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 521  Assessment and Management II  4(2-4)  

Spring.
Study of pathomechanics, assessment, and therapeutic intervention of the upper extremity. Use of evidence based assessment and intervention techniques for sound clinical decision making based on patient’s needs.
Prerequisite: AT 511.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 522  General Medical Conditions  5(4-2)  

Fall.
Study of general medical conditions and recognition and appropriate intervention of disorders affecting socio-cultural, mental, emotional and physical behaviors of those under the care of the athletic trainer.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into the MS in Athletic Training Program.

AT 530  Clinical Integration III  2(2-0)  

Summer.
A general medical specific clinical integration. Students will be responsible for obtaining a family practice or internal medicine physician to serve as their clinical preceptor.
Prerequisite: AT 520.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Approval of program director.

AT 531  Assessment & Management III  3(2-2)  

Fall.
Study of pathomechanics, assessment, and therapeutic intervention of the head, neck and spine. Use of evidence based assessment and intervention techniques for sound clinical decision making based on patient's needs.
Prerequisite: AT 521.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance to MS in AT Program.

AT 533  Fundamentals of Epidemiology  1(1-0)  

Fall.
Understanding of health risk and injury. Topics include history of epidemiology and population health, epidemiological study design and population health data tracking in the US as it relates to athletic training.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance in MS in AT program.

AT 534  Rehabilitation in Athletic Training  4(3-2)  

Spring.
Learning of skills and techniques to design and implement rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries. Understand and demonstrate the progression of clients to safe return to desired level of physical activity.
Prerequisites: AT 511.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into the MS in Athletic Training Program.

AT 535  Pharmacology in Athletic Training  1(1-0)  

Spring.
Study of pharmacological use in athletic training, including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, dosing, interactions, and adverse reactions.
Prerequisites: AT 522.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance in the MS in Athletic Training Program.

AT 540  Clinical Integration IV  4(4-0)  

Fall.
The clinical integration of knowledge and skills of athletic training in the clinical environment, under the direction of a clinical preceptor.
Prerequisite: AT 530.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 542  Administration in Athletic Training  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Study of planning, coordinating and supervising administrative components of athletic training, including those pertaining to health care, financial, personnel, facilities management and public relations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 545  Evidence-Based Practice & Research  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Develops clinical reasoning skills and application of evidence-based resources to problem-solve as clinicians in an interdisciplinary health care team.
Prerequisite: AT 514.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 550  Clinical Integration V  5(5-0)  

Spring.
The clinical integration of knowledge and skills of athletic training in the clinical sitting under the direction of a as clinical preceptor. This is a full immersion clinical experience.
Prerequisite: AT 540.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

AT 551  BOC Test Prep  1(1-0)  

Spring.
This course involves assessment of the student's current status of preparation for the BOC exam. Guidance for reviewing the knowledge and skills content of NATA educational competencies and study plan development.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Enrollment in last semester of MSAT Program required.

AT 592  Research  (1-5 V)  

Spring.
Group research project in athletic training conducted in collaboration with an athletic training faculty member. Literature review, proposal, data collection, data analysis, and poster presentation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Approval of Athletic Training faculty. Repeatable (3).