Athletic Training Department
Undergraduate Courses
110 Introduction to Health Professions
—3 hrs. Educational prerequisites, curriculum, licensing/credentialing, working conditions, and professional organizations for at least 30 medical and allied health professions will be examined. Professional ethics will be discussed in this course. Service learning experiences required.
199 Athletic Training Summer Honors
—2 hrs. This course will investigate the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with certified athletic trainers and the athletic training profession through lecture and laboratory.
202 Athletic Injuries in Physical Activities
—1 hr. This course is designed for the physical educator and coach. Students are introduced to basic aspects of first aid in physical activities. Successful completion of this course will lead to first aid and CPR certification.
210 Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions
—2 hrs. The study of human tissues, organs, and systems and how they relate to concepts in physical medicine, physical activity, and health.
210L Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions Laboratory
—1 hr. Laboratory exercises to support concepts presented in 210. This course is required for athletic training majors.
365 Athletic Injury Evaluation: Upper Extremity
—3 hrs. In-depth inquiry into the anatomical, physiological, pathological, and psychological processes that occur due to athletic injuries. Injury signs, symptoms, and specific tests for the upper extremity will be discussed. Prerequisites: 363 and acceptance into the athletic training professional component through formal application.
212 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses
—3 hrs. Introductory course for athletic training majors. Major topics include the prevention, evaluation, and initial care of athletic injuries and illnesses. Prerequisite: 210 or 210L or permission of course instructor. Corequisite: 212.
212L Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses Laboratory
—1 hr. Laboratory to accompany 212. The major focus of the course is to introduce skills used in prevention, evaluation, and initial care of athletic injuries and illnesses. Prerequisite or Corequisite: 212
225 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professions
—3hrs. (This course is part of the “Transfer Indiana” [TransferIN] initiative. For additional information, link to http://www.transferin.net/ctl/.) A course designed to introduce terminology and abbreviations used in medical records including administrative, pre-season, injury, and research records.
255 Clinical I
—3 hr. Students will complete structured practical rotations and demonstrate selected athletic training skill acquisition. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the professional component of the program through formal application.
256 Clinical II
--3 hr. Students will complete structured practical rotations and demonstrate selected athletic training skills acquisition. Prerequisite: successful completion of 255 or permission of instructor.
280 Clinical Kinesiology
—3 hrs. A study of human motions, noting bones, joints, and muscles, that are involved in these motions and the mechanical conditions under which they work. Includes laboratory experiences in these areas.
355 Clinical III
—3 hrs. Students will complete structured practical rotations and demonstrate selected athletic training skills acquisition. Prerequisite: successful completion of 256 or permission of instructor.
356 Clinical IV
—3 hrs. Students will complete structured practical rotations and demonstrate selected athletic training skills acquisition. Prerequisite: successful completion of 355 or permission of instructor.
363 Orthopedic Evaluation and Diagnosis I
—3 hrs. In-depth inquiry into the anatomical and physiological processes that occur in orthopedic injuries. Prerequisite: acceptance into the athletic training professional component of the program through formal application.
365 Orthopedic Evaluation and Diagnosis II
—3 hrs. A continuation of in-depth inquiry into the anatomical and physiological processes that occur to orthopedic injuries. Prerequisite: successful completion of 363 or permission of instructor.
385 Foundations of Conditioning
—3 hrs. A course for the physical educatory, coach, and athletic trainer, which introduces them to the principles underlying sound conditioning programs. Emphasis is placed upon the development of year-round conditioning programs for specific sports. Assistance is provided to students in the development of these sound conditioning programs and the application of sound nutritional foundations.
425 Organization and Administration of Health Care Delivery Systems
—3 hrs. Current issues in the organization and administration of health care delivery systems in secondary, collegiate, professional, corporate, clinical, and industrial settings. Prerequisite: admittance into the professional component of the program through formal application or permission of instructor.
435 Pharmacology
—3hrs. A course in basic pharmacology emphasizing drug law, routes of administration, basic pharmacokinetics, and the specific pharmacology of drugs commonly used in physical medicine. Prerequisites: Physical Education 381; admittance into the professional component of the program through formal application or permission of instructor.
440 Special Topics in Athletic Training
—1-3 hrs. This course is devoted at each offering to a study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in athletic training. It may be repeated if different topics are studied, but no more than 6 credit hours may be counted toward a degree.
455 Clinical V
—4 hrs. Students will complete structured practical rotations and demonstrate selected athletic training skills acquisition. Prerequisite: successful completion of 356 or permission of instructor.
456 Clinical VI
—4 hrs. Students will complete structured practical rotations and demonstrate selected athletic training skills acquisition. Prerequisite: successful completion of 455 or permission of instructor.
472 Therapeutic Modalities
—3 hrs. An investigation of the theoretical and technological basis of sports injury and therapeutic modalities. Prerequisites: Physical Education 220 and 220L; admittance into the professional component of the program through formal application or permission of instructor.
473 Pathophysiology
—3 hrs. A course in basic pathophysiological process associated with athletic injuries and illnesses. Major areas of study include acute and chronic inflammation, tissue repair and remodeling, common illnesses and congenital disorders, including diabetes, asthma, and epilepsy. Prerequisite: Physical Education 220 and 220 L; admittance into the professional component of the program through formal application or permission of instructor.
475 Therapeutic Exercise
—3 hrs. A study of the physiology of trauma and the subsequent effects on tissues as a basis for rehabilitation. Techniques of therapeutic exercise, planning of rehabilitation programs, and manual muscle testing will be in the course content. Prerequisites: 472; Physical Education 381; admittance into the professional component of the program through formal application or permission of instructor.
499 Independent Study/Research in Athletic Training
—1-3 hrs. Independent study/research on special projects as designed by the student and advisor. Course may be repeated with a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisites: approval of student’s advisor and the Department Chairperson.