UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2024-2025

Courses

AT 500. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training (3)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. An introduction course to the research process and evidence-based practice. Topics include formulating a clinical question, searching for evidence, and critical appraisal of the literature. Students will develop the foundations that will allow them to practice healthcare in an evidence-based manner.

AT 501/L. Foundations in Athletic Training and Laboratory (3/1)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Corequisite: AT 501L. This course provides foundational knowledge and skills the students can apply to their clinical experiences in the field of athletic training.

AT 502. Pain Neuroscience in Athletic Training (2)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. This course provides Athletic Training students with a foundation in pain neuroscience as it pertains to injury assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation in athletic training.

AT 510/L. Clinical Anatomy and Biomechanics and Laboratory (2/1)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Corequisite: AT 510L. Introduction to clinical anatomy and clinical biomechanics. Biomechanical analysis of human movement based on anatomical concepts and mechanical laws of motion as it pertains to injury assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and prevention in athletic training.

AT 520/L. Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation and Laboratory (3/1)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training. Corequisite: AT 520L. This course is designed to introduce students to the etiology and pathophysiology of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injuries to the lower extremity. Students will learn to evaluate acute and chronic lower extremity orthopedic injuries and conditions using evidence-based diagnostic techniques.

AT 521/L. Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation and Laboratory (3/1)

Corequisite: AT 521L. This course is designed to introduce students to the etiology and pathophysiology of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injuries to the upper extremity. Students will learn to evaluate acute and chronic upper extremity orthopedic injuries and conditions using evidence-based diagnostic techniques.

AT 530/L. Therapeutic Interventions for Lower Extremity Injuries and Laboratory (3/1)

Corequisite: AT 530L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to design and implement evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation programs for the lower extremity, which include therapeutic exercise, non-exercise modalities, return to play clinical decision making.

AT 531/L. Therapeutic Interventions for Upper Extremity Injuries and Laboratory (3/1)

Corequisite: AT 531L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to design and implement evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation programs for the upper extremity, which include therapeutic exercise, non-exercise modalities, return to play, and clinical decision making.

AT 540. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I (1)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this first course in a six-part series, Clinical …

AT 541. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II (1)

The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this second course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II allows Athletic Training students to practice, apply …

AT 542. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III (1)

The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this third course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III allows Athletic Training students to practice, apply …

AT 550/L. Primary Care I and Laboratory (3/1)

Corequisite: AT 550L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with recognizing, evaluating, treating, and referring medical conditions in the general population as well as appropriate pharmacological interventions. This is the first course of a two-course sequence. In this course students will attain foundational knowledge …

AT 560. Seminar in Athletic Training I (1)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The Athletic Training Seminar series is designed to introduce Athletic Training students to relevant professional topics and socialize students on what it means to be an AT within the greater healthcare context. Deliverables in this series will prepare students to meet didactic competencies …

AT 561. Seminar in Athletic Training II (1)

The Athletic Training Seminar series is designed to introduce Athletic Training students to relevant professional topics and socialize students on what it means to be an AT within the greater healthcare context. Deliverables in this series will prepare students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with patient centered care, quality improvement, professionalism, and …

AT 562. Seminar in Athletic Training III (1)

The Athletic Training Seminar series is designed to introduce Athletic Training students to relevant professional topics and socialize students on what it means to be an AT within the greater healthcare context. Deliverables in this series will prepare students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with patient centered care, quality improvement, professionalism, and …

AT 610/L. Reconditioning and Human Performance and Laboratory (2/1)

Corequisite: AT 610L. This course will prepare Athletic Training students to develop and implement late phase rehabilitation protocols, return to play protocols and physical preparation programs.

AT 620. Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (3)

Athletic Training students will learn techniques and strategies required to manage Athletic Training Programs in the professional world. Students will gain an understanding of risk management, healthcare delivery mechanisms, insurance, reimbursement, documentation, patient privacy, facility management and professional development.

AT 630/L. Advanced Manual Therapy and Laboratory (3/1)

Corequisite: AT 630L. An introduction to instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization and joint manipulation.

AT 640. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV, Primary Care (1)

The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this fourth course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV provides the Athletic Training student a clinical …

AT 641. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V (1)

The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this fifth course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V provides the Athletic Training student a comprehensive …

AT 642. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI, Immersive (1)

Clinical Experience series is designed to allow Athletic Training Students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As the final course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI provides the Athletic Training Student an immersive clinical …

AT 642A. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI, Immersive A (1)

Corequisite: AT 642. The Clinical Experience series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As the final course and culminating experience in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI provides …

AT 650/L. Primary Care II and Lab (2/1)

Corequisite: AT 650L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with recognizing, evaluating, treating, and referring medical conditions in the general population as well as appropriate pharmacological interventions. This course is part the final course in a two-course sequence. In this course students apply knowledge …

AT 660. Emerging Trends in Athletic Training (2)

Prerequisite: AT 610. This course will orient Athletic Training students to various emerging trends in athletic training, specifically to the areas of nutrition, primary care, orthopedic examination and rehabilitation. For each topic, Athletic Training students will apply evidence-based practice skills to provide a foundation for their own future clinical decisions.

AT 670. Diversity and Inclusion in Athletic Training (2)

This course prepares Athletic Training students to practice in a culturally competent and inclusive manner in order to deliver the most effective and highest quality healthcare experience. This course will identify specific underserved populations and outline treatment and interaction strategies to improve patient outcomes in these populations.

AT 680. Practical Applications of Injury Prevention (2)

This course introduces Athletic Training students to evidence-based injury prevention models. Students will combine clinical and didactic skills learned in previous courses, with best available evidence, to create highly specific injury prevention programs for high risk populations.

AT 698. Graduate Project (3)

Athletic Training students will critically analyze a meta-analysis or systematic review and develop a manuscript with specific clinical recommendations.