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Athletic Training (ATP) Courses

ATP 111 Introduction to Athletic Training & Sports Medicine (1 s.h.)
This course is designed to introduce students major in Athletic Training to the profession. This course requires students to observe practices and games with a variety of supervising athletic trainers for 50 observation hours, and learn about a variety of ethical and professional topics within the field of sports medicine. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered every fall and spring.

ATP 112 Clinical Methods in Athletic Training (2 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with the methods and practical experiences in basic taping methods, fitting of equipment, crutch usage, protective padding, application of various therapeutic modalities, and other essential introductory clinical skills. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered every fall and spring.

ATP 120 Athletic Training Emergency Care (2 s.h.)
Students will develop their knowledge, skills and abilities in recognizing, appropriately implementing emergency action plans based upon medical conditions. Emphasis is placed upon CPR, AED, splinting, spineboarding, and treatment for other acute medical conditions of the physically active. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered every fall and spring.

ATP 130 Introduction to Research and Evidence Based Medicine (1 s.h.)
This course will introduce students to the principles, procedures, and techniques of research related to the field of athletic training. Co-requisite: ATP 318 and 381 or permission of instructor. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 159 Concepts of Athletic Training (3 s.h.)
This course is designed for introducing non-athletic training majors to the basic concepts and techniques available to prevent, care for and manage various athletic injuries. The course will address topics such as emergency care planning, environmental risk factors, common injury mechanisms, recognition of common athletic injuries and taping and wrapping techniques. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 220 Basic Athletic Training (2 s.h.)
This course introduces students to an overview of the knowledge, skills and duties of an athletic trainer with emphasis on medical nomenclature, principles of evaluation and rehabilitation, and common injuries and their mechanisms. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 230 Psychosocial Aspects of Healthcare (3 s.h.)
This course introduces students to the psychological and social factors confronting athletic training and healthcare providers. This course will address the current psychosocial and sociocultural issues and problems confronting healthcare professionals and introduce the fundamentals of counseling. Pre-requisite / Co-Requisite or permission of instructor: PSY 101. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 231 Clinical Experience I (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to challenge students to perform basic athletic training clinical skills using modules. In addition to completing competency modules, students are required to complete at least 150 clinical hours of experience to assist students' in their development of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Program. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 232 Clinical Experience II (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with challenging hands-on competency based evaluation and rehabilitation of the lower extremity, pelvis and the spine modules. In addition to completing competency modules, students are required to complete at least 150 clinical hours of experience to assist students in their development of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prerequisites: ATP 231, 318, 381. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 285 Kinetic Human Anatomy (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide a foundation for students to learn how anatomy affects movement of the human body. The course will emphasize surface anatomy and the musculoskeletal system including the various structures, functions, and mechanics of the human body. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 286 (or BIO 306 & 308) Human Physiology & Diseases (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to prepare athletic training students with basic knowledge of human physiology and body systems. It will also emphasize the signs and symptoms of common diseases, factors which can contribute to abnormalities, complications, and dysfunctions. Prerequisite: None. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 318 Clinical Examination & Diagnosis I (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to introduce students to injury evaluation and management concepts. In addition, students will gain knowledge, skills and abilities in the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of injury to the spine, hip, thigh, knee, ankle, and foot. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Athletic Training Program. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 319 Clinical Examination & Diagnosis II (3 s.h.)
This course is a continuation of the evaluation course series with the emphasis being students' acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities in the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of injury to the head, face, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Prerequisite: ATP 318. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 321 General Medicine & Pharmacology I (2 s.h.)
This course is a continuation of the evaluation course series with the emphasis placed on students' acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities in the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of injury to dermatological conditions, eye, ears, nose, and throat pathologies, chest and abdomen medical conditions, and the legal issues and fundamentals of pharmacology. Prerequisite: ATP 319. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 322 General Medicine & Pharmacology II (2 s.h.)
This course is a continuation of the evaluation course series with the emphasis placed on students' acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities in the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of general medical conditions and a further exploration of pharmacology. Prerequisite: ATP 321. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 330 Applied Research and Evidence Based Clinical Practice (1 s.h.)
This course will review research methodologies and the research process. Students will apply the concepts of validity, reliability, and objectivity to research and critically analysis of scientific literature. Prerequisites: ATP 130, 322.

ATP 331 Clinical Experience III (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to challenge students with hands-on competency modules for evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries to the head, spine and upper extremity. In addition to completing competency modules, students are required to complete at least 150 clinical hours of experience to assist students' in their development of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prerequisites: ATP 319, 383. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 332 Clinical Experience IV (3 s.h.)
This course will challenge students by requiring them to complete competency modules integrating their knowledge, skills, and abilities developed during the Evaluation, Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Modalities, and General Medicine courses. In addition to completing competency modules, students are required to complete at least 150 clinic hours to assist students' in their development of professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prerequisites: ATP 321, 382. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 381 Therapeutic Intervention I (3 s.h.)
This course will cover a wide variety of rehabilitation techniques including the principles of therapeutic exercises, their selection, design and implementation during rehabilitation programs for various pathologies of the lower extremities. Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Program. Co-requisite: ATP 318. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 382 Therapeutic Intervention II (3 s.h.)
This course will cover a wide variety of rehabilitation techniques including the principles of therapeutic exercises, their selection, design and implementation during rehabilitation programs for various pathologies of the spine, trunk and upper extremity. Prerequisite: ATP 381. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 383 Therapeutic Intervention III (3 s.h.)
This course covers the underlying theory, basis for selection and application of therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: ATP 381, 382. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 390 Field Experience - Orthopedics (0.5 s.h.)
This course provides students with an experiential learning opportunity in a orthopedic office setting. The experience will allow the student to observe the dynamics of an orthopedic office and when permitted, demonstrate and refine your knowledge, skills, and abilities as a physician extender, as well as work with different populations. This course requires the completion of 25 clinical hours. Prerequisite: ATP 319. This course is offered every semester fall, spring, and summer.

ATP 391 Field Experience - Rehabilitation (1 s.h.)
The overall goal of this course is to provide students with an experiential learning opportunity in a rehabilitation setting. The experience will allow the student to demonstrate and refine their knowledge, skills, and abilities in rehabilitating different populations. This course requires the completion of 50 clinical hours. Prerequisite: ATP 383. This course is offered every semester fall, spring, and summer.

ATP 392 Field Experience - High School (1 s.h.)
The overall goal of this course is to provide students with an experiential learning opportunity in a high school setting. The experience allows students to demonstrate and refine their knowledge, skills, and abilities in assessing injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity, determining proper care, and the appropriate referral of individuals to other health care providers. This course requires the completion of 50 clinical hours. Prerequisite: ATP 332. This course is offered every semester fall, spring, and summer.

ATP 393 Field Experience - General Medicine (0.5 s.h.)
The overall goal of this course is to provide students with an experiential learning opportunity in a general medicine / non-orthopedic setting. The experience will allow the student to observe the dynamics of general medical providers, setting, and when permitted, demonstrate and refine your knowledge, skills, and abilities while working with different populations as a physician extender. This course requires the completion of 25 clinical hours. Prerequisite / co-requisite: ATP 322. This course is offered every semester fall, spring, and summer.

ATP 400 Internship (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of traditional and/or non-traditional athletic training settings. Prerequisite: ATP 332. This course is offered every summer.

ATP 401 Internship (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of traditional and/or non-traditional athletic training settings. Prerequisite: ATP 332. This course is offered every fall.

ATP 402 Internship (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of traditional and/or non-traditional athletic training settings. Prerequisite: ATP 332. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 412 Senior Seminar (3 s.h.)
This course is designed to provide preparation for the Athletic Training Board of Certification exam. Prerequisite: Completion of all didactic courses required in the Athletic Training Program or be currently enrolled in final semester of courses. This course is offered every spring, and on an as needed basis during fall and summer.

ATP 484 Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3 s.h.)
This course provides an in-depth look into the organization and administration of healthcare facilities. Issues addressed include: staffing/personnel issues, facility policies and procedures development, medical documentation needs, budgeting, drug testing, and ethical and legal issues. Pre-requisite: ATP 382 or permission of instructor. This course is offered every spring.

ATP 485 Special Topics in Athletic Training (1 - 3 s.h.)
This course will include the study of special topics of critical, contemporary concern to Athletic Training. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head. This course is offered on an as needed basis.

ATP 499 Independent Study (TBA)
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper division student to engage in special research in his/her major. Requires approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, and the department head before approval by the Dean for Academic Affairs. Credit to be determined. This course is offered as needed.