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Prerequisites: Admission to the clinical phase of the Athletic Training program; senior standing
This course will be an instructor-facilitated, but student led environment designed to allow students to identify areas of weakness and focus on those areas during examination preparation. Instructional methods include practice examinations and student-led group discussions. Development of small study groups is highly encouraged. An additional fee to this course is applied to the invoice. Students are encouraged to apply for the BOC examination during the semester this course is taken. BOC Examination fees are not covered by course fees and are the responsibility of the student. Additional $300 - $750 can be expected for BOC and State examination fees.
Prerequisites: Admission to the clinical phase of the Athletic Training program
This course is a study of concepts and application to the management of sports medicine programs. Special emphasis is placed on clinical ethics, conflict resolution strategies, facility design, budgeting, and insurance. The course will cover the knowledge, skills and foundational behaviors of professional practice necessary for effective performance as an entry-level certified athletic trainer as prescribed by the most recent edition of the National Athletic Trainers’ Athletic Training Educational Competencies.
Prerequisites: Admission to the clinical phase of the Athletic Training program
A study of techniques in the use of modality agents such as cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, mechanical therapy, and electrotherapy. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis of use and physiological effects of the various modalities on specific tissues and injuries.
4120. BOC Exam Review 1 hour
4240. Organization and Administration in Sports Medicine 3 hours
4304. Therapeutic Modalities 3 hours
4104. Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATR 4304 or concurrent enrollment
A laboratory emphasizing skill acquisition in the use of therapeutic modalities used in the athletic training setting. Requires a minimum of 80 supervised clinical hours in the athletic training setting. Clinical sites may be on- or off-campus. Students must provide their own transportation. An additional fee to this course is applied to the invoice.
4305. Therapeutic Exercise Techniques 3 hours
Prerequisite: ATR 2307, ATR 3308, ATR 3108, ATR 3318, ATR 3118
A study of common and evidence-based therapy techniques of injury rehabilitation. Clinical techniques in muscle testing and goniometry are combined with a study of the biomechanical, and physiological effects of specific exercise techniques on tissue healing and improvement of strength, range of motion, and proprioception.
4105. Therapeutic Exercise Techniques Laboratory 1 hour
Prerequisite: ATR 4305 or concurrent enrollment
A laboratory emphasizing skill acquisition in directing and developing therapeutic exercise programs used in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Requires a minimum of 80 supervised clinical hours in the athletic training setting. Clinical sites may be on- or off-campus. Students must provide their own transportation. An additional fee to this course is applied to the invoice.