AT-180 Introduction to Athletic Training (3 credits)

Introduces the field of athletic training and the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Topics include, but are not limited to, the organization, administration, education, and counseling techniques used in caring for athletes, as well as the foundation of injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

AT-281 Athletic Injury Prevention and Wellness Promotion (3 credits)

This course is designed as a follow up to the introduction to the field of athletic training (AT 180). Topics include, but are note limited to the foundation of injury prevention through taping and bracing, physical base line assessment of and the proper procedures to provide emergency care to an injured patient.

AT-282 Basic Skills in Athletic Training (3 credits)

Addresses various topics that develop the student's competence as an athletic trainer. Emphasis placed on skills such as construction and application of protective devices, taping and bandaging techniques, on-field assessment techniques, and emergency care. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above-mentioned content areas and intended for athletic training majors. Prerequisite: AT 180. Corequisite: AT 282L.

AT-282L Basic Skills in Athletic Training Lab (0 credits)

Addresses various topics that develop the student?s competence as an athletic trainer. Emphasis placed on skills such as construction and application of protective devices, taping and bandaging techniques, on-field assessment techniques, and emergency care. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above-mentioned content areas and intended for athletic training majors. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 280.

AT-287 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (3 credits)

Lecture/lab course addresses the principles, indications, contraindications, physiological effects, safety precautions, and application of therapeutic modalities for the treatment of athletic injuries. Information includes knowledge of the inflammatory response to injury and illness and the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities to assist the body in the healing process. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the use of modalities and intended primarily for athletic training majors.

AT-287L Therapeutic Modalities in Ath Training Training (0 credits)

Lecture/lab course addresses the principles, indications, contraindications, physiological effects, safety precautions, and application of therapeutic modalities for the treatment of athletic injuries. Information includes knowledge of the inflammatory response to injury and illness and the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities to assist the body in the healing process. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the use of modalities and intended primarily for athletic training majors.

AT-291 Clinical Education in Athletic Training I (2 credits)

One of a series of six clinical education courses designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of athletic training. Emphasis placed on clinical anatomy and goniometry. Content includes palpation of various bony landmarks and soft tissue structures as well as goniometric skill development. Clinical application and understanding emphasized. Field experience rotations assigned per the clinical instruction plan. Class meets formally approximately one hour per week outside of the clinical setting.

AT-292 Clinical Education in Athletic Training II (2 credits)

One of a series of six clinical education courses designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of athletic training. Emphasis given to clinical application of therapeutic modalities. Field experience includes sport team rotations with an emphasis in the application of modalities. Student works toward completion of the proficiency check-off sheet. Class meets formally at least one hour per week outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies.

AT-350 Administration of Athletic Training (3 credits)

Familiarizes students with the administration and management responsibilities of athletic training. Topics of study include management of athletic training facilities, personnel, students, facility design, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and budgeting. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to health care administration and intended for athletic training majors. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 388.

AT-385 Athletic Injury Prevention and Wellness Promotion II (3 credits)

This course is designed as a follow up to the introduction to the field of athletic training (AT 180) and to Athletic Injury Prevention and Wellness Promotion I (AT 281). Topics include, but are not limited to the foundation of injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the injured athlete. A general beginning to the process of how an athletic injury evaluation will lead to treatment and rehabilitation of that injury. Prerequisites: AT 180 and AT 281 or permission from program director.

AT-388 Evaluation of the Lower Body (3 credits)

Addresses the theory, techniques, and laboratory experiences relative to the assessment and evaluation of athletic injuries with emphasis on the lower body. Other topics related to assessment are covered including common illness recognition. Content areas include knowledge and skills for clinical evaluation to determine the proper injury or illness treatment and referral when appropriate. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to evaluation and illness of the lower body and intended for athletic training majors. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 282.

AT-389 Evaluation of the Upper Body (3 credits)

Addresses the theory, techniques and laboratory experiences relative to the assessment and evaluation of athletic injuries with emphasis placed on the upper body. Other topics related to assessment are covered including common illness recognition. Content areas include knowledge and skills for clinical evaluation to determine the proper injury or illness treatment and referral when appropriate. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to evaluation and illness of the upper body and intended for athletic training majors. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 388.

AT-390 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (3 credits)

Lecture/lab course provides the student knowledge related to all aspects of the rehabilitation of athletes. Emphasis placed on development of a theoretical model to assess and fully rehabilitate an athlete following an injury, surgery or related illness. Lab time develops the skills required to implement a rehabilitation program in the clinical setting. Designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to rehabilitation and exercise and intended for athletic training majors. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 389.

AT-391 Clinical Education in Athletic Training III (4 credits)

One of a series of six clinical education courses designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of athletic training. Emphasis on basic taping and bandaging techniques, emergency procedures, and field assessment. Field experience includes local high school football coverage and other field experience as assigned. Student works toward completion of the proficiency check-off sheet. Class meets formally at discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 292.

AT-392 Clinical Education in Athletic Training IV (2 credits)

One of a series of six clinical education courses designed to provide clinical experience in the field of athletic training. Emphasis given to evaluation of athletic injuries and illness. Field experience spent with a college trainer working primarily in a traditional college athletic training room setting. Student works toward completion of the proficiency check-off sheet. Class meets formally at discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 391.

AT-451 Psychological Interventions in Athletic Health Care (3 credits)

This course will provide an overview of the rapidly developing field of sport psychology. A wide range of topics in sport and exercise psychology will be reviewed, including anxiety and performance, overtraining and burnout, psychometric characteristics of sport participants, and other psychological factors that may affect sport performance and injury. Although the major interest of American sport psychology involves applications intended to enhance athletic performance, this course will also cover topics of exercise and mental health as well. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-475 Advanced Nutritional Issues in Athletic Training (3 credits)

This course addresses a variety of nutritional and well-being topics in order to develop the students competence as an athletic trainer. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-480 Graduate Clinical Education I (1 credit)

This course is one of a series of five clinical education courses in the Graduate Professional Athletic Training Program designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. The emphases in this course are clinical anatomy, goniometry, patient assessment, and modalities. This includes palpation of various bony landmarks and soft tissue structures; goniometric skill development; various taping techniques; clinical assessment skills such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and documenting relevant medical history; taping, bracing, wrapping, padding, and strapping; and modality usage. Clinical application and understanding are emphasized. The field experience rotations will be assigned per the clinical instruction plan. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-481 Graduate Clinical Education II (2 credits)

This course is one of a series of five clinical education courses designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. The emphasis in this course is basic taping and bandaging techniques,emergency procedures and on field assessment. The field experience portion will include UE athletic team coverage, local college or high school football coverage, and other experience as assigned. This class will meet formally at the discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. Total clinical hours will be a result of clinical rotations among the various clinical sites. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-482 Graduate Clinical Education III (3 credits)

This course is one of a series of five graduate clinical education courses designed to provide clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. Each course has a specific area of emphasis to ensure a diverse experience and provide an opportunity to become proficient in required skills within Athletic Training. The emphasis in this course is the evaluation of athletic injuries and illness. Clinical time will be spent with an athletic trainer working in various athletic training facilities. The athletic training student will work toward completion of the proficiency check-off sheet. This class will meet formally at the discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made by the student toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-483 Evidence-Based Inquiry (3 credits)

Theory and practice of evidence-based sports medicine for both clinical and research environments, with emphasis on understanding the results of health care interventions and practices for patients and research subjects. This course will introduce the student to clinical epidemiology and the evaluation of the efficacy of prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies for acute and chronic conditions. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-484 Foundational Skills in Athletic Training (3 credits)

This course addresses a variety of topics in order to develop the student's competence as an athletic trainer. Emphasis is placed upon skills such as construction and application of protective devices, taping and bandaging techniques, on-field assessment techniques, and emergency care. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-485 Advanced Athletic Injury Rehabilitation (3 credits)

Lecture/lab course provides the student knowledge related to all aspects of the rehabilitation of athletes. Emphasis placed on development of a theoretical model to assess and fully rehabilitate an athlete following an injury, surgery or related illness. Lab time develops the skills required to implement a rehabilitation program in the clinical setting. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-486 Applied Human Anatomy Lab (2 credits)

This course is designed for graduate students who need to study human anatomy in a more detailed format. Emphasis is placed on the gross anatomy of the human skeleton, muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems using previously dissected cadavers. Students will explore, in greater detail, specific areas related to orthopaedic clinical evaluation (ankle, knee, hip, wrist, elbow, shoulder). Additionally, students will be expected to complete a teaching component based on instructor assignment of a body area. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-487 Advanced Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)

This course addresses the principles, indications, contra-indications, physiological effects, safety procedures and application of therapeutic modalities for the treatment of athletic injuries. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-488 Evaluation of Lower Extremity (3 credits)

This course addresses the principles, techniques, and theories behind athletic injuries and their assessment from the waist down. The student will be able to assess an injury and determine which special tests to use to conclude about what has occurred to the athlete and what needs to be done in a timely manner. Also, a thorough knowledge of bony landmarks, dermatomes, and myotomes will aid the athletic training student in injury assessment. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-489 Evaluation of Upper Extremity (3 credits)

This course addresses the principles, techniques, and theories behind athletic injuries and their assessment from the head to waist. The student will be able to assess an injury and determine which special tests to use in order to come to a conclusion about what has occurred to the athlete. Also, a thorough knowledge of bony landmarks, dermatomes, and myotomes which will aid the student in injury assessment. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-490 Pharmacology and Medical Conditions V (3 credits)

Offers insight on current trends in pharmacology use in an athletic training environment. Also offers current evaluation of general medical conditions, treatment, and a referral base for conditions found in athletics.

AT-491 Clinical Education in Athletic Training V (3 credits)

One of a series of six clinical education courses designed to provide clinical experience in the field of athletic training. Emphasis given to rehabilitation. Field experience assigned per the clinical instruction plan and may include time in a physical therapy outpatient setting. Student works toward completion of the proficiency check-off sheet. Class meets formally at discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. A case study approach is utilized to emphasize integration of previously learned skills into the complete care of the athlete. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 392.

AT-492 Clinical Education Athletic Training VI Vi (2 credits)

One of a series of six clinical education courses designed to provide clinical experience in the field of athletic training. Emphasis placed on pharmacology, nutritional aspects, psychosocial intervention, and referral. Emphasis also placed on preparation for the BOC exam. Class meets formally at discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. Field experience assignment made per the clinical instruction plan. Prerequisite: Athletic Training 491.

AT-496 General Medical & Pharmacology in Athlet ic Health Care (3 credits)

Offers insight on current trends in pharmacology use in an athletic training environment. Also offers current evaluation of general medical conditions, treatment, and a referral base for conditions found in athletics. This course is designed to satisfy related CAATE competencies and is intended for Professional-Level Masters Athletic Training Students. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSAT program as 3+2 student.

AT-521 Advanced Applied Human Anatomy (2 credits)

This course is designed for graduate students who need to study human anatomy in a more detailed format. Emphasis is placed on the gross anatomy of the human skeleton, muscular, nervous and circulatory systems using previously dissected cadavers. Students will explore, in greater detail, specific areas related to orthopedic clinical evaluation (ankle, knee, hip, wrist, elbow, shoulder). Additionally, students will complete a teaching component based on instructor assignment of a body area.

AT-551 Psych Interventns Athletic Health Care (3 credits)

This course will provide an overview of the rapidly developing field of sport psychology. A wide range of topics in sport and exercise psychology will be reviewed, including anxiety & performance, overtraining & staleness, psychometric characteristics of sport participants, and other psychological factors that may affect sport performance. Although the major interest of American sport psychology involves applications intended to enhance athletic performance, this course will also cover topics of exercise and mental health as well.

AT-575 Adv Nutritional Issues Athletic Training (3 credits)

In this course, students will gain knowledge about nutritional needs of athletes and nutrition-related issues which may arise in working with athletes. This study of the science of sport nutrition includes normal nutritional needs; needs for weight gain, loss, and maintenance; effect of diet on performance, training, and recovery; disordered eating, energy requirements and exercise metabolism

AT-580 Evidence-Based Inquiry (3 credits)

Theory and practice of evidence-based sports medicine for both clinical and research environments, with emphasis on understanding the results of health care interventions and practices for patients and research subjects. This course will introduce the student to clinical epidemiology and the evaluation of the efficacy of prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies for acute and chronic conditions. Intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-582 Foundational Skills in Athletic Training (3 credits)

This course addresses a variety of topics in order to develop the student's competence as an athletic trainer. Emphasis is placed upon skills such as construction and application of protective devices, taping and bandaging techniques, on-field assessment techniques, and emergency care. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-587 Advanced Therapeutic Modalities (3 credits)

This course addresses the principles, indications, contra-indications, physiological effects, safety procedures and application of therapeutic modalities for the treatment of athletic injuries, with particular emphasis on evidence-based practice and integration with modality selection. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-588 Evaluation of Lower Extremity (3 credits)

This course addresses the principles, techniques, and theories behind athletic injuries and their assessment from the waist down. The student will be able to assess an injury and determine which special tests to use in order to come to a conclusion about what has occurred to the athlete and what needs to be done in a timely manner. Also, a thorough knowledge of bony landmarks, dermatomes, and myotomes is covered which will aid the athletic training student in injury assessment. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-589 Evaluation of Upper Extremity (3 credits)

This course addresses the principles, techniques, and theories behind athletic injuries and their assessment from the head to waist. It also presents a thorough coverage of bony landmarks, dermatomes, and myotomes will aid the student in injury assessment. students will learn to assess an injury and determine which special tests to use in order to come to a conclusion about what has occurred to the athlete. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-590 Clinical Education I (1 credit)

This course is one of a series of five clinical education courses in the Graduate Professional Athletic Training Program designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. The emphases in this course are clinical anatomy, goniometry, patient initial assessment, and modalities. This includes palpation of various bony landmarks and soft tissue structures, goniometric skill development, various taping techniques, patient assessment skills such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and documenting relevant medical history, and modality usage. Clinical application and understanding are emphasized. The field experience rotations will be assigned per the clinical instruction plan. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSAT program.

AT-591 Clinical Education II (2 credits)

This course is one of a series of five clinical education courses designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. The emphasis in this course is basic taping and bandaging techniques, emergency procedures and on field assessment. The field experience portion will include local high school football coverage and other field experience as assigned. The athletic training student will work toward completion of the proficiency check-off sheet. This class will meet formally at the discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. Total clinical hours will be a result of 2 clinical rotations with an area high school to provide an adequate equipment intensive rotation as well as a . Hour totals for AT 591 will be dependent upon successful completion of proficiencies designated for this class with a minimum of 90 clinical hours and a maximum of 300. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-592 Clinical Education III (3 credits)

This course is one of a series of five clinical education courses designed to provide proficiency instruction and clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. The emphasis in the course is the clinical application of therapeutic modalities. The field experience will include sport rotations with emphasis on the application of modalities. The student will work towards completion of a proficiency check -off sheet and total clinical hours will be a result of two clinical rotations with the University of Evansville's athletic department. Hour totals for AT 592 will be dependent upon successful completion of proficiencies designated for this class with a minimum of 135 clinical hours total and a maximum of 300 hours. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above-mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-650 Administration of Athletic Training (3 credits)

This course is designed to familiarize students with the administration and management responsibilities of athletic training. Topics of study include management of athletic training facilities, personnel, students, facility design, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and budgeting. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-688 Advanced Rehab Athletic Injuries (3 credits)

This course is designed to prepare the student athletic trainer to plan, implement, document and evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic exercise programs for the rehabilitation and reconditioning of the injuries and illness of athletes and others involved in physical activity. It will include mobilization and taping techniques commonly used to facilitate the rehabilitation process. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-690 Gen Medical & Pharmacolgy Athl Hlth Care (3 credits)

Offers insight on current trends in pharmacology use in an athletic training environment. Also offers current evaluation of general medical conditions, treatment, and referral base for conditions found in athletics. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-691 Clinical Education IV (5 credits)

This course is one of a series of five clinical education courses designed to provide clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. Each course has a specific area of emphasis to ensure a diverse experience and provide an opportunity to become proficient in required skills within Athletic Training. The emphasis in this course is rehabilitation. The field experience will be assigned per the clinical instruction immersive plan. The student will work toward completion of the proficiency check-off sheet. This class will meet formally at the discretion of the instructor at least one hour per week, outside of the clinical setting, to ensure adequate progress toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. Total clinical hours will be a result of one clinical rotation that is outlined by the program as deemed as an immersive clinical rotation. Hour totals for AT 691 will be dependent upon successful completion of proficiencies designated for this class with a minimum of 225 clinical hours total and a maximum of 600. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above-mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-692 Clinical Education V (3 credits)

This course is one of a series of five clinical education courses designed to provide clinical experience in the field of Athletic Training. Each course has a specific area of emphasis to ensure a diverse experience and provide an opportunity to become proficient in required skills within Athletic Training. The emphasis in this course is the evaluation of athletic injuries and illness and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Clinical time will be spent with various athletic trainers working in various athletic training settings including populations of patients from various age groups and non-athletic populations. This class will meet formally at the discretion of the instructor outside of the clinical setting to ensure adequate progress is being made by the student toward completion of the respective clinical proficiencies. Field experience assignment will be made and student performance assessed by the preceptor. Total clinical hours will be a result of clinical rotations with the various athletic training settings. Hour totals for AT 692 will be dependent upon successful completion of proficiencies designated for this class with a minimum of 135 clinical hours total and a maximum of 300. This course is designed to satisfy CAATE competences related to the above-mentioned content areas and is intended for graduate athletic training majors.

AT-693 Professional Issues in Athletic Training (3 credits)

As a capstone class to the program, this course will be place an emphasis on preparation for the BOC exam and professional development issues related to athletic training. These topics include incorporating evidence-based medicine into clinical practice, patient-oriented outcomes in athletic health care, creating a professional presence in athletic training (resume development, networking, and job search tactics), and professionalism/professional ethics.

AT-699 Directed Evidence-Based Inquiry (3 credits)

Students will develop a critically appraised clinical topic and evaluate evidence related to its clinical efficacy. A faculty mentor will be assigned to the student who will act an in a supervisory role during the research project.