ATHLETIC TRAINING

Course Descriptions

MAJOR ATHLETIC TRAINING COURSES (40 credits)

PET 2604 – Introduction to Athletic Training- 3 hrs
NATA Competencies

This course is designed to provide an overview of proper roles and responsibilities of the NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer in providing quality healthcare to the physically active individual, as well as other healthcare professionals that comprise the sports medicine team.  In addition, specific skills related to athletic healthcare will be addressed.

PET 2622 – Advanced Prevention & Care of Injuries in Health, Leisure & Sports- 3 hrs
NATA Competencies

Fitness and health, prevention and care of injuries, and restoration and rehabilitation of the injured. Knowledge of standard first aid, anatomy and physiology required.

PET 3330 - Functional Kinesiology- 3 hrs
NATA Competencies
Provides an in-depth, hands-on approach to learning the human skeletal and muscular anatomy and how it relates to motion and mechanism of injury, muscle origins, insertions, and actions will be learned through palpation.

PET 3660– Management Strategies in Athletic Trainin g- 3 hrs
NATA Competecies
Theory and application of management and organizational skills related to the athletic training profession, including current theory on human resources, financial/budgetary planning, facility design and planning, athletic injury insurance, legal issues of sports medicine, medical ethics, drug testing, and pre-participation examinations.  In addition, pharmacology related to athletic training will be addressed, including practical issues regarding medications, therapeutic drug-types and actions, and the ethical, medical, and administrative issues related to dispensing over-the-counter and prescription therapeutic medications.

PET 3670 – Athletic Training Clinical I-1 hr
NATA Competencies

Clinical observation, practice, and successful application of specific athletic training clinical proficiencies under the direct supervision of an NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer (clinical instructor).  Clinical experiences are obtained in various athletic training settings, including the university’s athletic settings, local high schools, outpatient rehabilitation clinic and other settings where designated clinical instructors are utilized.  Students are assigned to a supervising clinical instructor at each clinical experience site.  Emphasis on clinical proficiencies related to:  protective taping and bracing; emergency splinting; medical documentation; CPR; wound care and bloodborne pathogens; and sports equipment fitting.

PET 3671 – Athletic Training Clinical II- 1hr
NATA Competencies

Clinical observation, practice, and successful application of specific athletic training clinical proficiencies under the direct supervision of an NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer (clinical instructor).  Clinical experiences are obtained in various athletic training settings, including the university’s athletic settings, local high schools, outpatient rehabilitation clinic and other settings where designated clinical instructors are utilized.  Students are assigned to a supervising clinical instructor at each clinical experience site.  Emphasis on clinical proficiencies related to: therapeutic medications; strength training; environmental conditions; vital signs; and medical record keeping.

PET 3680 – Protective Methods in Sports Medicine- 3 hrs
NATA Competencies
Principles in the selection, fabrication, and application of athletic equipment, orthotics, protective taping and bracing, and splints that are commonly used in various athletic training settings.  Additionally, selection and application of selected emergency medical equipment and ambulation techniques/equipment will be addressed.

PET 4605 – General Medical Conditions- 2 hrs
NATA Competencies

A specialized course dealing with the pathology, signs and symptoms, and management/treatment of selected general medical conditions affecting the physically active individual.

PET 4609 – Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries I-4 hrs
NATA Competencies

A specialized course dealing with anatomy, signs and symptoms, and specific orthopedic tests used when assessing athletic injuries and conditions of the lower extremity and pelvic region, as well as lower extremity gait analysis.

PET 4610 – Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries II- 4 hrs
NATA Competencies

A specialized course dealing with anatomy, signs and symptoms, and specific orthopedic tests used when assessing athletic injuries and conditions of the upper extremity and neck, as well as analysis of the throwing arm.

PET 4623 – Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries- 3 hrs
NATA Competencies

Clinical application of principles of evaluation, assessing and rehabilitating sports-related injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 5626; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 4623L - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Laboratory- 1 hr
NATA Competencies
Provides the athletic training student an opportunity to demonstrate proper application of required competency skills in the area of rehabilitation. Permission is required.

PET 4632 – Therapeutic Modalities in Sportsmedicine- 3 hrs
NATA Competencies

Principles and proper use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include indication, contraindication, techniques and effects of various physical agents involved in the care and treatment of injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 5632C; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required.

PET 4632L - Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
NATA Competencies
Supports the theory course and provides a clinical experience for the athletic training student. Topics include indications, contraindications, application adn proper use of a variety of physical agents involved in the care adn treatment of athletic injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 5635L; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required.

PET 4672 – Athletic Training Clinical III- 1 hr
NATA Competencies

Clinical observation, practice, and successful application of specific athletic training clinical proficiencies under the direct supervision of an NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer (clinical instructor).  Clinical experiences are obtained in various athletic training settings, including the university’s athletic settings, local high schools, outpatient rehabilitation clinic and other settings where designated clinical instructors are utilized.  Students are assigned to a supervising clinical instructor at each clinical experience site.  Emphasis on clinical proficiencies related to:  clinical evaluation of the lower extremities; therapeutic modalities; therapeutic exercises; and cardiovascular fitness testing.

PET 4673 – Athletic Training Clinical IV- 1 hr
NATA Competencies

Clinical observation, practice, and successful application of specific athletic training clinical proficiencies under the direct supervision of an NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer (clinical instructor).  Clinical experiences are obtained in various athletic training settings, including the university’s athletic settings, local high schools, outpatient rehabilitation clinic and other settings where designated clinical instructors are utilized.  Students are assigned to a supervising clinical instructor at each clinical experience site.  Emphasis on clinical proficiencies related to:  clinical evaluation of the upper extremities, spine, abdomen and thorax; injury rehabilitation techniques; recognition of general medical conditions; and exercise prescription.

PET 4621 – Senior Seminar in Athletic Training- 3hrs

Advanced course that addresses all aspects of the Athletic Training profession. Course serves as a preparatory course for the NATABOC certification exam and continued studies in the allied health professions.

MAJOR RELATED COURSES

PET 3351 – Exercise Physiology - 3 hrs
Application of physiological principles to study of man and human performance related to health, sports and leisure activities.

PET 3351L – Exercise Physiology Lab- 1 hr
Student shall become familiar with instruments and test procedures used to gather data on the physiology of exercise. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

PET 4061 – Motor Development and Skill Learning - 3 hrs
Human motor development and the learning of motor skills are surveyed and discussed. Emphasis is placed upon factors affecting these processes and the design and selection of activities appropriate to the various stages of development and learning. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit may not be earned in both PET 4212 and PET 4061.

PET 4061 – Motor Development and Skill Learning - 3 hrs
Human motor development and the learning of motor skills are surveyed and discussed. Emphasis is placed upon factors affecting these processes and the design and selection of activities appropriate to the various stages of development and learning. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit may not be earned in both PET 4212 and PET 4061.

PET 4310 – Mechanics of Human Motion - 3 hrs
PET 4310L Anatomical, mechanical, analytical and functional aspects of human motor performance; emphasis upon analysis of joint actions and mechanical principles and their application to efficient movement. Anatomy and physiology are required. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab.

PET 4310L – Motor Development and Skill Learning - 1 hr
PET 4310L Anatomical, mechanical, analytical and functional aspects of human motor performance; emphasis upon analysis of joint actions and mechanical principles and their application to efficient movement. Anatomy and physiology are required. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab.

PET 4380 – Exercise Testing and Prescription - 3 hrs
Physiological theory, administrative principles and techniques of exercise testing and prescription. Includes health appraisal, risk stratification, and goal setting. Students are required to complete an exercise prescription assignment outside of class. Material and Supply fee will be assessed (pending approval).

PET 4380C – Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab - 1 hr
PET 4380 Provides practical experience in body fat analysis, flexibility testing, basic exercise stress testing, the PWC - 170 Submaximal Aerobic Capacity test, and performance testing for 7 fitness parameters.