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Athletic Training (ATR)                     Course Schedules

The complete description of Athletic Training is found under the Department of Physical Education and Sport.

ATR 180 Introduction to Athletic Training 2(2-0) F, Sp
An introduction to the profession of athletic training and the role of certified athletic trainers as health care providers.

ATR 282 Anatomical Aspects of Athletic Training 3(3-0) F, Sp
The role and application of anatomy to the evaluation and assessment process. Prerequisite: HSC 211 or 214.

ATR 283 Athletic Training Directed Observation 1(Spec) F, Sp
Clinical experiences and observations designed to enhance knowledge and skills of athletic trainers in the delivery of health care to athletes. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: ATR 282, HSC 205.

ATR 310 Athletic Training Clinical I 1(Spec) F, Sp
The AT student's first clinical education course and clinical field experience under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Demonstration of taping/wrapping techniques and specialized devices. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Selection into the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program.

ATR 320 Athletic Training Clinical II 1(Spec) F, Sp
The AT student's second clinical education course and clinical field experience under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Development of strength and conditioning programs. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: ATR 310.

ATR 380 Athletic Training Assessment I 3(2-2) F, Sp
Knowledge, skills and values necessary to conduct an assessment, recognize signs/symptoms and formulate an impression to determine proper care of injuries/illnesses to physically active individuals. Prerequisites: Selection into the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program. ATR 381 must be taken concurrently.

ATR 381 Athletic Training Therapeutics I 3(2-2) F, Sp
Introduction to the basic knowledge, skills and values to plan, implement, document and evaluate the efficacy of a treatment, and rehabilitation/reconditioning plan. Prerequisites: Selection to the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program. ATR 380 must be taken concurrently.

ATR 382 Athletic Training Assessment II 3(2-2) F, Sp
Continuation of ATR 380 Athletic Training Assessment I. Assessment, recognition of signs/symptoms, and formulating an impression of injuries/illnesses. Prerequisites: ATR 380; ATR 383 must be taken concurrently.

ATR 383 Athletic Training Therapeutics II 3(2-2) F, Sp
Continuation of ATR 381 Athletic Training Therapeutics I. Advanced knowledge, skills and values of physical agents and exercise techniques. Prerequisites: ATR 380 and 381; ATR 382 must be taken concurrently.

ATR 394 Pharmacology for Health Professions 2(2-0)
Basic pharmacological principles of therapeutic medications, prescription and over-the-counter, and how they assist with treating symptoms associated with illness and injury.  Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; HSC 215 or BIO 392.

ATR 430 Athletic Training Clinical III 1(Spec) F, Sp
The student's third clinical experience in an athletic training practice setting. Psychosocial, sociocultural behaviors and issues confronting the athletic trainer. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: ATR 320.

ATR 440 Athletic Training Clinical IV 1(Spec) F, Sp
The student's fourth clinical experience in an athletic training practice setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Preparation for internship and certification examination. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: ATR 430.

ATR 480 Health Care Administration in Athletic Training 3(3-0 ) F
Prepares athletic training students to develop and administer programs and manage facilities that provide health care services to athletes and other physically active individuals. Prerequisites: ATR 382 and 383.

ATR 481 Athletic Training Practicum 3(Spec)
A capstone experience applying previous didactic and clinical knowledge in a practical, "on-the-job" environment.  Can only be taken in conjunction with a student-teaching experience.  Prerequisite:  ATR 440

ATR 482 Athletic Training Internship 12(Spec) F, Sp
A capstone experience applying previous didactic and clinical knowledge in a practical, "on-the-job" environment.  Prerequisite: ATR 440.

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