Course Descriptions
Athletic Training (AT)AT 1001. Gateway to Athletic Training. An introduction to athletic training; the course provides information on the knowledge, content and skills in the athletic training profession and the required didactic and psychomotor competencies of athletic training as described by the National Athletic Trainers Association. The course will introduce the students to the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at SAU and will identify learning and experience opportunities. This course is required in order to be eligible to apply to the ATEP and will include the accumulation of a minimum 120 observation hours. Fall semester.
AT 1011. Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A study of aquatic therapeutic techniques used in the conditioning, reconditioning and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries to the physically active. Spring semester, every other year.
AT 1012. Taping and Bandaging in Athletic Training. Prerequisites: AT 1001 and consent of instructor. The study and application of the use of taping and bandaging techniques used in the prevention and care of athletic-related injuries. Spring semester.
AT 1021. Strength and Conditioning. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A study of physical conditioning principles, including weight training, circuit training, and cardiovascular training techniques used in rehabilitation, reconditioning, and conditioning of active persons and activity related injuries. Includes safety procedures and principles used in various seasons of activity. Spring semester, every other year.
AT 2003. Evaluation of Upper Extremity. Prerequisites: HS 2043, HS 2443 and acceptance into ATEP. The study and application of the advanced principles and techniques of evaluating athletic injuries to the upper extremity and adjacent structures. Fall semester.
AT 2013. Evaluation of Lower Extremity. Prerequisites: HS 2043, HS 2443, AT 2003. The study and application of the advanced principles and techniques of evaluating athletic injuries to the lower extremity. Spring semester.
AT 2031. Clinical Experience 1. Prerequisites: Admitted into the ATEP, HS 2443.
AT 2041. Clinical Experience 2. Prerequisites: Admitted into the ATEP, AT 2031. A study of psychomotor skills required to perform athletic training techniques in clinical settings. Techniques reflect those presented in lecture courses and the related competencies. Supervised practical experience and skill testing will take place. Requires a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 250 supervised clinical and field experience hours. Spring semester.
AT 3003. Therapeutic Modalities. Prerequisites: HS 2043, HS 2443 and acceptance into ATEP. The study of the current theory and application in the use of therapeutic modalities in athletic training. Emphasis will be placed on thermal, hydrotherapeutic and electrotherapeutic modalities. This course also provides laboratory learning. Spring semester.
AT 3012. Pathology of Athletic Injuries. Prerequisites: HS 2043, HS 4243 and acceptance into ATEP. The study of the physiological responses of human growth and development and the progression of injuries, illnesses and disease. Additional focus on the anatomical and physiological aspects of musculoskeletal injuries, changes in tissues, and the healing process. Fall semester.
AT 3013. Therapeutic Exercise. Prerequisites: HS 2043, HS 2443, AT 3003. A study of sports therapy and athletic training techniques used in the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries related to the physically active. Development of goals and objectives in rehabilitation and methods of exercise progression and evaluation. Including the use of goniometry, muscle testing and therapeutic exercise techniques. Fall semester.
AT 3031. Clinical Experience 3. Prerequisites: Admitted into the ATEP, AT 2041. A study of psychomotor skills required to perform athletic training techniques in clinical settings. Techniques reflect those presented in lecture courses and the National Athletic Trainers Association related competencies. Supervised practical experience and skill testing will take place. Requires a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 250 supervised clinical and field experience hours. Fall semester.
AT 3041. Clinical Experience 4. Prerequisites: Admitted into the ATEP, AT 3031. A study of psychomotor skills required to perform athletic training techniques in clinical settings. Techniques reflect those presented in lecture courses and the National Athletic Trainers Association related competencies. Supervised practical experience and skill testing will take place. Requires a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 250 supervised clinical and field experience hours. Spring semester.
AT 4003. Professional Healthcare Issues. Prerequisites: Senior standing, HS 4433. A study of intervention, referral concepts, medical ethics, legal issues in sports medicine. Focus on the role of the athletic trainer in healthcare. Topics to include current health care trends and alternatives. Spring semester.
AT 4013. Organization and Administration in Athletic Training. Prerequisites: HS 4433. A study of administrative and management techniques used in athletic training. Topic areas to include facility design, human resource management, program leadership, budgets, record keeping, insurance, supplies, legal issues, and professional career development. Spring semester.
AT 4031. Clinical Experience 5. Prerequisites: Admitted into the ATEP, AT 3041. A study of psychomotor skills required to perform athletic training techniques in clinical settings. Techniques reflect those presented in lecture courses and the related competencies. Supervised practical experience and skill testing will take place. Internships opportunities with local allied healthcare providers will be required. Requires a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 250 supervised clinical and field experience hours. Fall semester.
AT 4041. Clinical Experience 6. Prerequisites: Admitted into the ATEP, AT 4031. A study of psychomotor skills required to perform athletic training techniques in clinical settings. Techniques reflect those presented in lecture courses and the related competencies. Supervised practical experience and skill testing will take place. Externship opportunities with local allied healthcare providers will be required. Requires a minimum of 200 and a maximum of 250 supervised clinical and field experience hours. Spring semester.
