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ALHL-4950 Allied Health Seminar I
–Fa
1 hour
This course is designed to assist the senior pre-health
professional student for admissions interviews, enhance their
understanding of their chosen professions, and guide in a
continued development of the capstone project they began in
EXSC-4600 Research in Exercise Science.
Prerequisite: ALHL-
3940 Professional Development
ALHL-4960 Allied Health Seminar II
–Sp
1 hour
This course is designed to guide students in the finalization
of their capstone project and its presentation before peers
and faculty. Students are also encouraged to collaborate with
practicing health professionals in their intended profession to seek
their advice and counsel.
Prerequisite: ALHL-3950 Allied Health
Seminar I
(Fee: $25)
Athletic Training (ATRN)
ATRN-1300 Emergency Care
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
The American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness certificate
may be granted at the end of this course. (Fee: $100)
ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
This course will introduce the basic concepts of the profession
of athletic training. Emphasis will be placed on the history of the
profession as well as the core domains of athletic training.
ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training
–Sp
3 hours
An overview of the allied health profession known as athletic
training. This course focuses on prevention, management, and
rehabilitation of sport-related injuries. Relevant topics include
physical conditioning, evaluation, injury cycle, and superficial
modalities. (Fee: $50)
ATRN-2560 Lower Body Injury Management
–Fa
3 hours
Comprehensive evaluation, management, and initial
rehabilitation of athletic injuries involving the lower portion of the
human body.
Prerequisites: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training;
GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
(Fee: $35)
ATRN-2570 Upper Body Injury Management
–Sp
3 hours
Comprehensive evaluation, management, and initial
rehabilitation of athletic injuries involving the upper portion of the
human body.
Prerequisites: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training;
GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
(Fee: $35)
ATRN-2650 Therapeutic Exercise
–Sp
3 hours
Management of injuries from the subacute phase through
return to participation. Based on principles of biomechanics
with emphasis on strength, flexibility, proprioception, endurance,
and agility.
Prerequisites: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training or
permission of instructor.
ATRN-2901 Clinical I
–Fa
2 hours
This course focuses on the application of learned principles and
athletic training clinical skills. This course includes implementation
and practice of specific clinical skills from the previous year to
facilitate comprehensive learning. Athletic training students will be
supervised and given the opportunity to practice learned skills in
the clinical setting. Only for athletic training students wishing to
matriculate in the athletic training education program.
Prerequisite:
ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training; ATRN-1550 Basic
Athletic Training.
(Fee: $50)
ATRN-2902 Clinical II
–Sp
2 hours
This course focuses on the application of learned principles and
athletic training clinical skills. This course includes implementation
and practice of specific clinical skills from the previous year to
facilitate comprehensive learning. Athletic training students will be
supervised and given the opportunity to practice learned skills in
the clinical setting. Only for athletic training students wishing to
matriculate in the athletic training education program.
Prerequisite:
ATRN-1500 Introduction to Athletic Training; ATRN-1550 Basic
Athletic Training.
(Fee: $50)
ATRN-3550
3 hours
Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
–Fa
Management of the athletic training program and facility at all
levels of sport. Topics include budgets, policies, design, record-
keeping, and legal aspects of athletic training.
ATRN-3660 Therapeutic Modalities
–Fa
3 hours
An overview of the modalities used in athletic training including
thermal agents, electrical agents, and mechanical modalities.
Prerequisite: ATRN-1550 Basic Athletic Training or permission of
the instructor.
(Fee: $35)
ATRN-3770 Pharmacology
–Sp
3 hours
A study of the medications used to treat athletic injuries.
Focuses on both prescription and non-prescription medications
used in the athletic training profession.
ATRN-3903 Clinical III
–Fa
2 hours
A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate
mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the
actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a
clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor
and assist the allied health care professional with providing
services. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisites: ATRN-2560 Lower Body Injury Management; ATRN-
2570 Upper Body Injury Management.
(Fee: $50)
ATRN-3904 Clinical IV
–Sp
2 hours
A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate
mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the
actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a
clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor
and assist the allied health care professional with providing
services. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisites: ATRN-3903 Clinical III.
(Fee: $175)
ATRN-4560 General Medical Issues
–Fa
3 hours
Focuses on the medical issues related to allied health including,
but not limited to conditions of the cardiovascular, respiratory,
digestive, and urinary systems.
ATRN-4610 Issues in Athletic Training
–Sp
1 hour
A study of the current significant issues in athletic training
with an emphasis on legal/ethical issues and professional
development.
ATRN-4850
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Athletic Training
–Fa, Sp
An independent study in athletic training by students pursuing
the athletic training major.
Departmental approval is required.
ATRN-4905 Clinical V
–Fa
2 hours
A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate
mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the
actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a
clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor
and assist the allied health care professional with providing
services. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Prerequisites: ATRN-3904 Clinical IV.
(Fee: $50)
ATRN-4906 Clinical VI
–Sp
2 hours
A practicum course that allows the student to demonstrate
mastery of clinical proficiency by applying course content to the
actual practice of athletic training. Students will be assigned to a
clinical rotation site where they will be supervised by a preceptor
and assist the allied health care professional with providing
services. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Capstone Course.
Prerequisites: ATRN-4905 Clinical V.
(Fee:
$175)
Coaching (CCHG)
CCHG-3670 Fundamentals of Coaching
–Fa
3 hours
Overview of the philosophy, psychology, organization, and
general responsibilities of an athletic coach. Knowledge of motor
learning and development and an overview of the organizational
fundamentals of coaching for all the major sports. (even years)
2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
ALHL-4950 – CCHG-3670
KINESIOLOGY AND ALLIED HEALTH