This course provides students with basic knowledge of the prevention, recognition, and management of conditions commonly experienced in a physically active population. Focus will also be on introducing students to the concept of evidence based practice as it relates to decision-making.
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online Winter 2025 - Online
A lecture course designed to introduce athletic training students to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacological aspects of the major classes of drugs used in the treatment of injury and disease. Moral and ethical concerns related to these issues are explored. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission into the Master of Athletic Training.
Fall 2024 - Hybrid
The third of four clinical experiences. The course requires students to be on-site at local or distance clinical settings, while also having an in-class component to support and supplement their experiential learning. Emphasis is placed on injury/illness assessment, therapeutic intervention, psychosocial intervention and referral, pharmacology, and professional issues. Prerequisite: ATH 522.
Professional topics in athletic training including leadership, strategic planning, organization and administration, and legislative issues will be discussed to prepare the entry-level athletic trainer to practice effectively in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisite: ATH 626.
Winter 2025 - Hybrid
Students complete a master's level project that requires them to demonstrate and apply skills learned in the athletic training program. This project may involve conducting a case study, systematic review, or original group research that will be orally presented at its completion. Guided by faculty mentors. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: ATH 523 and completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research Training within last three years..
Spring/Summer 2024 - Online Fall 2024 - Online