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Athletic Training Curriculum Guide and Course Descriptions

The Athletic Training program includes academic courses for students wanting to pursue a degree from an NATA-accredited four-year institution.  This program is designed to provide some of the first two years' courses for a student wanting to become a certified athletic trainer.  The program provides an opportunity for the student to get "hands-on" experience under the supervision of an NATA certified athletic trainer.  A student’s class choices should be planned with the requirements of the transfer institution in mind.  See your advisor for enrollment information and transfer institution requirements.

Recommended Courses

Additional Courses*

*This is a list of additional courses to help fulfill graduation requirements.  Other possible suggested courses might coincide with the Elementary Education and/or Secondary Education course recommendations on Page 67.

To complete an associate degree the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours.  Also see specific curriculum guide for program emphasis.  Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs.

Athletic Training Course Descriptions

HPER-165.  Introduction to Athletic Training.  3 Hours.  This course is designed to introduce the profession of Athletic Training and its application in athletics, industry, recreation, and to physically active people.  It will address the fundamental principles of athletic and active injuries and their management, along with other paramedical-related topics.  It will also include some taping and wrapping techniques.

HPER-209.  Practicum in Athletic Training I.  2 Hours.  This course is designed to acquaint the student to athletic training through the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room including outside computer assignments.  Intended audience includes:  athletic trainers, health/physical education majors, coaches, managers and sport/fitness people.

HPER-210.  Practicum in Athletic Training II.  2 Hours.  This course is designed to continue where Practicum I (HPER-209) discontinues with the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room including outside computer assignments.  Intended audience includes:  athletic trainers, health/physical education majors, coaches, managers and sport/fitness people. Prerequisite:  Practicum in Athletic Training I.

HPER-270.  Basic Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries.  3 Hours.  This course is designed to study the principles and practices in prevention, management and rehabilitation of common, minor athletic injuries.  Prerequisite:  Introduction to Athletic Training is required.  Anatomy and Physiology, Practicum in Athletic Training I and First Aid are suggested.