Required Coursework

Requirements (51 hours):

HL 155 First Aid and Personal Safety (2 hrs)

Theory and practice in the American National Red Cross Standard, First Aid, Personal Safety, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

HL 524 Nutrition for Sport and Performance (3 hrs)

(Prerequisites, HL 150, GB 385, ZO 200 and ZO 201.) The purpose of this course is to allow students to gain insight into dietary ergogenic issues related to physically active populations. Students will interact with physically active populations to assess dietary, physical and performance standards in order to develop alternative plans for healthy, active lifestyles. This course will also assist the student in becoming a critical thinker, creative planner, and effective practitioner.

PE 266 Technology in HPER (3 hrs)

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively implement technology in health, physical education and recreation. This course will cover computer technology as well as exercise and physical fitness assessment technology. Students will have the opportunity for practical applications of technological skills in health, physical education and recreation.

PE 271 Introduction to Athletic Training (2 hrs)

(Concurrent w/ PE272) The course is designed to provide introductory information in athletic training aligned with current NATA Athletic Training Education Competencies. Concepts of professional development and responsibilities, risk management, pathology of sports injury, management skills, and general medical conditions will be presented. Students will experience practical application and testing of skills in the concurrent PE 272 Introduction to Athletic Training Lab.

PE 272 Introduction to Athletic Training Lab (2 hrs)

(Concurrent w/ PE 271) In this class students will experience practical application of/information from PE 271 Introduction to Athletic Training. The course is designed to provide/information in athletic training aligned with the current NATA Athletic Training Education/Competencies. Basic concepts and skills for prevention, evaluation, first aid, therapeutic/treatment, and rehabilitation will be presented. The lab will provide time for students to practice skills in class in addition to students gaining 60 but not more than 105 hours of clinical observation experience in the on-campus athletic training clinics. This equates to about 4-7 hours per week.

PE 273 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (3 hrs)

(Prerequisite, permission from Program Director.) The course is an introduction to administration and organization of athletic training. The course includes both the theoretical basis of management as well as administrative task, organizational task, and problem solving techniques. The intent of the course is to prepare prospective athletic trainers to effectively develop concepts of healthcare management as well as learn the values in healthcare administration consistent with the Code of Ethics of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Standards of Practice for Athletic Trainers.

PE 274 Clinical Education I (1 hr)

(Prerequisite: PE 272, and admission to the Athletic Training Program)Students are assessed for competency on acute care and immediate emergent management, emergency stabilization and transportation, wound care, and basic taping and wrapping techniques. Each student will be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Students must complete a minimum of 150 clinical hours but not more than 225 (10-15 hours per week).

PE 275 Clinical Education II (1 hr)

(Prerequisites, PE 272 and PE 274.) Students are assessed for competency on environmental injury/illness, bracing, padding, anthropometric screening, and ambulatory aids. Each student will be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Students must complete a minimum of 150 clinical hours but not more than 225 (10-15 hours per week).

PE 345 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 hrs)

Preventive measures, first aid, taping, bandaging, therapeutic care, and evaluation and rehabilitation used in alleviating conditions and injuries incurred in athletic participation.

PE 346 Clinical Education III (1 hr)

(Prerequisites, PE 273, PE 275, and PE 486.) Students will be assessed for competency on protective equipment, evaluation of lower body injuries, and injury record keeping. Each student will be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Students must complete a minimum of 225 clinical hours but not more than 300 (15-20 hours per week).

PE 347 Clinical Education IV (1 hr)

(Prerequisites, PE 346, PE 482, and PE 485.) Students will be assessed for competency on fitness and therapeutic program design and instruction, evaluation of upper body injuries and psychosocial intervention. Each student will be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Students must complete a minimum of 225 clinical hours but not more than 300 (15-20 hours per week).

PE 360 Physiology of Exercise (3 hrs)

(Prerequisite, ZO 200.) The purpose of this course is to provide future HPER professionals with opportunities to develop basic knowledge and skills pertaining to adaptations made by the human body during exercise. Specific topics will include physical fitness and basic training principles, muscular and neurological control of movement, cardiorespiratory adaptations, nutrition and environmental influences as well as others. Students will participate in and conduct physical fitness assessments, write an exercise prescription and complete lab assignments related to course topics.

PE 362 Kinesiology (3 hrs)

(Prerequisite, ZO 200.) This course is designed to introduce the student to movement concepts as applied to various sports activities. Laws of motion, principles of force, equilibrium concepts, and laws governing projectiles will be introduced and applied. The student will develop the ability to analyze skill movements in specific sport activities. The anatomy and function of the musculoskeletal system and the concept of levers will be reviewed.

PE 481 Therapeutic Modality Usage in Athletic Training (3 hrs)

(Prerequisites, ZO 362.) The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the theory and skills for application of therapeutic modalities for physical injuries. Understanding of the appropriate reasons for modality usage, guidelines for proper application, and individualization will be trained and tested through curriculum and application of the NATA Athletic Training Education Competencies.

PE 482 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (3 hrs)

(Prerequisites, ZO 362, ZO 363, and permission from Program Director) The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and skills to create, implement, and progress rehabilitation programs for physical injuries. Understanding of the appropriate rehabilitation process, guidelines for progression, and individualization will be rained and tested through curriculum and application of the NATA Athletic Training Education Competencies.

PE 483 Clinical Education V (1 hr)

(Prerequisites, PE 347, PE 481, and PE 486.) Students will be assessed for competency on therapeutic modalities, postural and gait analysis (lower body), and evaluation of lower body injuries. Each student will be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Students must complete a minimum of 225 clinical hours but not more than 300 (15-20 hours per week).

PE 484 Clinical Education VI (1 hr)

(Prerequisites, PE 483, PE 485 and PE 517.) Students will be assessed for competency on general medical assessment, postural analysis (upper body), and evaluation of upper body injuries. Each student will be assigned to clinical education rotations under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Students must complete a minimum of 225 clinical hours but not more than 300 (15-20 hours per week).

PE 485 Assessment of Physical Injuries - Upper Body (3 hrs)

(Prerequisites, ZO 362, ZO 363, and Permission from Program Director.) This course provides the student with information and basic skills used to evaluate physical injuries and special problems of the upper body. Students will acquire a basic understanding and skills in palpation methods, neurological and special tests. They will also learn pathological and etiological information for a variety of injuries relating to the upper body. Students will also have an opportunity for out of class experiences with medical professionals and surgical observations.

PE 486 Assessment of Physical Injuries - Lower Body (3 hrs)

(Prerequisites: ZO 362, ZO 363, Permission from Program Director.)This course provides the student with information and basic skills used to evaluate physical injuries and special problems of the lower body. Students will acquire a basic understanding and skills in palpation methods, neurological and special tests. They will also learn pathological and etiological information for a variety of injuries relating to the lower body. Students will also have an opportunity for out of class experiences with medical professionals and surgical observations.

PE 487 Athletic Training Certification Preparation (1 hr)

(Prerequisite: permission of instructor). This course is a supervised review of the athletic training curriculum. This course prepares students in their final year of the Athletic Training Program for the Board of Certification examination. Students will learn how register for the national exam, complete readings, take written practice test-lets and complete computer-based quizzes and exams.

PE 517 Medical Issues in Athletic Training (3 hrs)

(Prerequisite, admission into the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of Program Director.) This course will cover current and special topics in Sports Medicine as well as recognition, evaluation, management, and prevention of the most common non-orthopedic medical conditions that affect athletic participation.

ZO 362 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 hrs)

(Prerequisites, GB 140; CH 123 and CH 124 or CH 120 and CH 121; concurrent with ZO 363.) A course designed for pre-nursing students and others preparing for health professions. Complementary structure and function of the following major body systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine.

ZO 363 Human Anatomy and Physiology (2 hrs)

(Prerequisites, GB 140; CH 123 and CH 124 or CH 120 and CH 121, concurrent with ZO 362.) Observations and experiments in anatomy, histology and physiology of the major organ systems. This course must be taken concurrently with ZO 362.