ATR - Athletic Training
Planning, evaluating, and conducting research in athletic training. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: Admission into the Graduate Athletic Training Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission into the Graduate Athletic Training Program
Corequisites
None.
Exploration of selected topics in the field of athletic training, sports medicine or other health related areas. Topic and prerequisites will be printed in Course Search and Registration materials. Repeatable up to 3 credits with different topics. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Determined specific to the topic presented. See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Determined specific to the topic presentedSee Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
The first of two immersive clinical education experiences. Provides a full-time athletic training experience under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisite: Admission into the Graduate Athletic Training Program.
Credits
4(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission into the Graduate Athletic Training Program
Corequisites
None.
Evidence combined with theoretical application and appropriate selection of prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, materials, and techniques. Prerequisite: Admission into the Graduate Athletic Training Program.
Credits
2(1-1)
Prerequisites
Admission into the Graduate Athletic Training Program
Corequisites
None.
First of four clinical education courses exposing students to the clinical education environment and clinical decision-making. Clinical education experience under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisites:
ATR 600, 605. Co-requisites:
ATR 680, 681, 683.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
ATR 600, ATR 605
Corequisites
ATR 680, ATR 681, ATR 683
The second of four clinical education courses integrating didactic learning and patient care. Clinical education experience will be under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisite:
ATR 610. Co-requisites:
ATR 682, 684, 685, 687.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
ATR 610
Corequisites
ATR 682, ATR 684, ATR 685, ATR 687
Knowledge and skills necessary to conduct an examination, formulate a clinical diagnosis, and develop an immediate care plan for lower extremity injuries. Prerequisites:
ATR 600, 605.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 600, ATR 605
Corequisites
None.
Knowledge, skill, and application of therapeutic modalities for tissue healing and pain management. Prerequisite:
ATR 600.
Credits
3(2-1)
Prerequisites
ATR 600
Corequisites
None.
Knowledge and skills necessary to conduct an examination, formulate a clinical diagnosis, and develop an immediate care plan for trunk and upper extremity injuries. Prerequisite:
ATR 680.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 680
Corequisites
None.
Knowledge and skills related to therapeutic exercise. Other topics include documentation, patient and functional outcomes, girth, and goniometry. Prerequisite:
ATR 600.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 600
Corequisites
None.
Knowledge and skills necessary to conduct an examination, formulate a clinical diagnosis, and develop an immediate care plan for head, cervical spine, and environmental injuries. Prerequisites:
ATR 680, 683.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 680, ATR 683
Corequisites
None.
Application of therapeutic concepts to develop a rehabilitation plan for common musculoskeletal and neurological injuries. Prerequisites:
ATR 680, 681, 683.
Credits
3(2-1)
Prerequisites
ATR 680, ATR 681, ATR 683
Corequisites
None.
Application of manual therapy techniques. Prerequisites:
ATR 681, 683.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 681, ATR 683
Corequisites
None.
Students engage in independent study on an athletic training related topic. Prerequisites: ATR 600; permission of Athletic Training Program Director and course instructor; completion of course contract document.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: ATR 600; permission of Athletic Training Program Director and course instructor; completion of course contract document.
Corequisites
None.
Third of four clinical education courses synthesizing didactic learning and patient care. Clinical education experience under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisite:
ATR 620. Co-requisites:
ATR 775, 786, 794.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
ATR 620
Corequisites
ATR 775, ATR 786, ATR 794.
The last of four clinical courses integrating didactic learning, clinical decision-making, and patient care. Clinical education experience under the supervision of a preceptor. Prerequisite:
ATR 730. Co-requisites:
ATR 751, 765, 780, 790, 792.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
ATR 730
Corequisites
ATR 751, ATR 765, ATR 780, ATR 790, ATR 792
Application process for athletic training certification and state credentials. Final preparation for the prospective entry-level athletic training professional. Prerequisite:
ATR 730.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 730
Corequisites
None.
Implementation of advanced strength and conditioning principles for the purpose of injury prevention in athletic training. Prerequisites:
ATR 683, 685.
Credits
2(1-1)
Prerequisites
ATR 683, ATR 685
Corequisites
None.
Knowledge and skills necessary to manage emergent conditions. Prerequisites:
ATR 680, 682, 684.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 680, ATR 682, ATR 684
Corequisites
None.
Prepares athletic training students to administer programs and manage facilities that provide health care services to athletes and other individuals. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
ATR 730.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 730
Corequisites
None.
Etiology, examination, and recognition of illnesses and general medical conditions. Prerequisites:
ATR 680, 682, 684.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 680, ATR 682, ATR 684
Corequisites
None.
Application of the principles and concepts of evidence-based clinical decision making. Prerequisites: ATR 500, 683, 685.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 500, ATR 683, ATR 685
Corequisites
None.
Knowledge of cultural views and the effect on health care. Prepares students to become culturally competent athletic trainers. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
ATR 730.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 730
Corequisites
None.
Pharmacological principles of common medications used in the treatment of illness and injury encountered in athletic training. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
ATR 680, 681, 682, 684.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
ATR 680, ATR 681, ATR 682, ATR 684
Corequisites
None.
Completion and presentation of a clinical research project, case study, systematic review, or other creative activity. Prerequisites:
ATR 500WI, 790. Co-requisite:
ATR 799.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
ATR 500WI, ATR 790
Corequisites
ATR 799
Consists of an immersive clinical education experience. A capstone experience applying athletic training knowledge and skills in a practical 'on-the-job' environment. Prerequisites:
ATR 740, 751. Corequisite:
ATR 795.
Credits
7(Spec)
Prerequisites
ATR 740, ATR 751
Corequisites
ATR 795