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2015-2016 Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: Content may no longer be accurate.
Course Descriptions - AT, ATHL, NUTR
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Department of Athletic Training and Nutrition
AT 1300 - First Aid: Responding to Emergencies Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [1st Blk]
Spring [1st Blk]
Summer [1st Blk]
Training the lay person to respond correctly in emergencies and act as the first link in the emergency medical service system. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid: Responding to Emergencies. Cross-listed with HLTH 1300 .
AT 1500 - Introduction to Athletic Training (First Semester) Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Students who wish to apply for admission to the Athletic Training major must take this course. Five (5) clinical hours outside of class at an on-campus athletic training setting are required as assigned.
AT 1501 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training I Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of acute care of injury and illnesses. Two lab hours per week. Prerequisite: AT 1500 , AT 2300 , and formal admission to the AT education program.
AT 2175 - Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: (3)
Presents the duties and functions of the certified athletic trainer and their relationship to other allied health care and sports medicine professionals. The course will focus on the fundamental causes, prevention, recognition, care, reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries/illnesses, and program organization and administration. The course will include the planning, preparation, and presentation of group projects on assigned topics related to athletic training. For non-majors.
AT 2300 - Emergency Response Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
Meets the needs of the non-health care professional who has a duty to respond in an emergency. Provides more skills and in-depth training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Cross-listed with HLTH 2300 .
AT 2430 - Prevention and Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of athletic training principles. Recognition, cause, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
AT 2431 - Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, Padding, and Splinting Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of athletic training taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and splinting techniques. Students will apply a variety of techniques to support all areas of the body. Prerequisite: AT 1500 , formal admission to the AT education program.
AT 2500 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training II Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of risk management and injury prevention, taping, wrapping, bracing and padding, and musculoskeletal injury assessment (lower extremity). Prerequisite: AT 1501 , AT 2431 and AT 3300 .
AT 2501 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training III Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of musculoskeletal injury assessment (upper extremity). Prerequisite: AT 2500 and AT 3301 .
AT 3080 - Statistics and Evidence-Based Practice Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course explores the concepts necessary to ensure future allied-health professionals are well prepared to utilize an evidence-based practice approach to treatment. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of evidenced based practice, such as developing a clinically-relevant research question, completing a literature review, as well as becoming familiar with research methodology such as research design, evaluation, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or higher; or Math ACT score of 23 or higher.
AT 3200 - Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [2nd Blk]
Summer [1st Blk]
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include: emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and AT 3500 .
AT 3300 - Evaluation and Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Lower Extremities Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the trunk and lower extremities. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 or HTHS 1110 .
AT 3301 - Evaluation and Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Upper Extremities Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the head, face and upper extremities. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100 or HTHS 1110 ; AND AT 3300 .
AT 3500 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training 1 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of acute care of injury and illness, risk management, and upper/lower extremity injury evaluation. Prerequisite: AT 1500 and AT 2300 and AT 3300 and AT 3301 .
AT 3501 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training 2 Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of taping/wrapping/bracing/padding, neuromuscular conditioning, and upper/lower extremity injury evaluation. Prerequisite: AT 2431 and AT 3300 and AT 3301 and PEP 3280 .
AT 3550 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training-Supplement Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Summer [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to gain clinical experience with varied patient populations in the areas of assessment, evaluation, modalities and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: AT 3500 .
AT 3600 - Ergonomics for Health and Safety Credits: (2)
Examines and analyzes the effects of the workplace on employees and adaptations of the work environment to suit the individual. The focus is on the interaction of work and people, i.e., physiological and environmental stresses with the primary intent to establish ways to reduce injuries, accidents, and fatigue and to improve human performance at work. Prerequisite: PEP 3500 or consent of instructor.
AT 4100 - Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities, transmission of energy, infrared, and mechanical therapy. Prerequisite: AT 3300 and AT 3301 ; and PHYS 1010 ; AND (HTHS 1110 OR ZOOL 2100 ) and Formal Admission into the Athletic Training Program.
AT 4101 - Advanced Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to build upon the basic foundations of therapeutic modalities established in AT 4100 . Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devises, ultrasound, light therapy, and short-wave diathermy. Prerequisite: AT 4100 .
AT 4150 - Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Therapy majors Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Specifically designed for the pre-professional student, the course will introduce the student to contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities. Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental concepts of tissue healing and pain control techniques, as well as an introduction to cryo/thermotherapy, massage, traction, ultrasound and electrical stimulation. Prerequisite: AT 3300 , AT 3301 , Admission to the Athletic Therapy major.
AT 4200 - Basic Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
Content of this course provides basic understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injures. Course provides basic concepts and hands on techniques used in the rehabilitation of the athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: AT 3300 , AT 3301 , and PEP 3450 and Formal Admission into the Athletic Training Program.
AT 4201 - Advanced Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Content of this course provides advanced understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. This course provides advanced instruction and hands on techniques in the rehabilitation of an athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: AT 4200 and PEP 3500 and PHYS 1010 .
AT 4250 - Rehabilitation for Athletic Therapy majors Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course provides an overview of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries for Athletic Therapy majors. This course provides instruction and hands-on techniques in basic therapeutic rehabilitation techniques. Prerequisite: AT 3300 , AT 3301 , PEP 3450 , Admission to Athletic Therapy major.
AT 4500 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training 3 Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in areas of basic therapeutic exercise, basic therapeutic modalities, general medical conditions, and pharmacology. Prerequisite: AT 3501 and AT 4100 and AT 4200 and AT 4550 .
AT 4501 - Clinical Application of Athletic Training 4 Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in areas of advanced therapeutic exercise, advanced therapeutic modalities, and musculoskeletal injury assessment (upper and lower extremity). Prerequisite: AT 3200 and AT 4101 and AT 4201 and AT 4500 .
AT 4550 - General Medical Conditions and Advances in Athletic Training Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Discuss general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquire into newest research of related issues. Prerequisite: AT 3300 and AT 3301 and Formal Admission into the Athletic Training Program.
AT 4600 - Administration & Management in Athletic Training Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic training facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in health care, and professional development as it relates to athletic training. Pre/Corequisite: Student must have completed or be concurrently registered for AT 3500 OR PEP 4890 .
AT 4650 - Management for Athletic Therapy majors Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of healthcare facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in healthcare, and professional development as it relates to future healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: AT 3300 , AT 3301 , Admission to the Athletic Therapy major. Corequisite: PEP 4890 .
AT 4700 - Introduction to Radiology for the Athletic Training Profession Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
This course provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the diagnostic imaging techniques commonly used by the medical community in diagnosis of injury in the athlete. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify anatomy and understand terminology used by health professionals when discussing diagnostic images. Prerequisite: AT 4200 and Formal Admission into the Athletic Training Program.
AT 4750 - Evidence-Based Evaluation & Treatment of the Sacroiliac Joint and Spine Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will focus on evidence-based evaluation and management of the spine and pelvis, including the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joints. The students must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and management for these pathologies. Prerequisite: AT 3300 and AT 3301 and AT 3501 .
AT 4800 - Individual Projects Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A comprehensive study or project in the field of Athletic Training. Hours to be arranged for seniors only. May be repeated 3 times up to 16 credit hours.
AT 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (1)
For Seniors only. Structured seminar focuses on synthesis of ideas and portfolio preparation.
AT 4998 - Preparation for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This is an optional course for Athletic Training Majors in the Clinical Track who are preparing for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam. May be repeated once up to 2 credit hours.
AT 4999 - Critical Thinking for Musculoskeletal Injury Management Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques, rehabilitation processes and return to play guidelines for specific injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, rehabilitation principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and care in an athletic injury management environment. Prerequisite: AT 4101 and AT 4201 . May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1080 - Strength Training Level I Credits: (1)
-For Club Hockey Players Only
ATHL 1081 - Strength Training Level II Credits: (1)
-For Club Hockey Players Only
ATHL 1180 - Varsity Softball Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times for 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1510 - Varsity Volleyball Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1520 - Varsity Soccer Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1570 - Varsity Basketball Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1575 - Rodeo I Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 7 times up to 8 credit hours.
ATHL 1580 - Varsity Cross Country Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1590 - Varsity Football Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times for 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1600 - Varsity Golf Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times for 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1630 - Varsity Tennis Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times for 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1640 - Varsity Track and Field Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times for 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1680 - Varsity Indoor Track Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times for 4 credit hours.
ATHL 1760 - Dance Promotion Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 3 times for 4 credit hours.
NUTR 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Online]
Human nutrition is the platform to study the nature and integration of science across disciplines and in society through applied problem solving and data analysis. Nutritional balance and good health are explored in context of the levels of organization, metabolism and homeostasis, genetics and evolution, and ecological interactions. This course is taught Web enhanced.
NUTR 1240 - Exploration in Culinary Art and Food Science Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Sustainable ways to acquire, prepare and consume food to support a healthier individual, population, and environment are explored. Food science principles will be emphasized in the laboratory experience.
NUTR 2220 - Prenatal and Infant Nutrition Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
This course focuses on nutrition and diet as they apply to birth outcome, the maintenance of maternal health, and the growth of the infant. Breastfeeding and community programs will be discussed in support of maternal and infant health. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 .
NUTR 2320 - Food Values, Diet Design and Health Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
The relationships between dietary components and the development of chronic diseases provides the foundation for designing diets that support life-long “good health”. Topics in nutrigenomics, food allergy and food technology are introduced. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 . This course is taught Web enhanced.
NUTR 2420 - Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
The effects of nutrition and diet on child growth, health and behavior are explored from toddler through adolescence. The processes of growth and puberty provide the foundations for understanding nutritional support. Common nutritionally-related problems such as obesity, anemia, and eating disorders are also addressed. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 .
NUTR 3020 - Sports Nutrition Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism. In addition, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and NUTR 2320 .
NUTR 3220 - Foundations in Diet Therapy Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
Nutritionally related medical conditions in which diet is crucial for control of the disease will be the foundation for developing skills in case management. The use of several nutritional alternatives and supplements will be incorporated into the curriculum as they pertain to the dietary management of the condition. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and NUTR 2320 (ZOOL 2200 or HTHS 1110 /HTHS 1111 are recommended).
NUTR 3320 - Health and Nutrition in the Older Adult Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
The developmental process of late adulthood with focus on the physiological age-related changes provides the foundation for understanding physical, mental, and social health and well-being in the older adult. Nutrition and exercise assessments and prescriptions, clinical services, community and social support services, complementary and alternative medicine, and other topics are explored in the context of promoting healthy aging. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 .
NUTR 3420 - Multicultural Health & Nutrition Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem, Online]
The application and understanding of social, religious, economic and aesthetic qualities of foods provides the knowledge for the explorations of the food patterns of various cultures. The understanding or world food problems as they pertain to the health will also be discussed. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and NUTR 2320 . This course is taught Web enhanced.
NUTR 4320 - Current Issues in Nutrition Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Technology-aided literature review of the nutritional and medical sciences provides the information for presentation to peers in both written and oral forms. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and NUTR 2320 or consent of instructor.
NUTR 4420 - Nutrition and Fitness Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Principles of sports nutrition and fitness are applied to achieve a healthy body weight. Consideration of exercise and dietary practices along with fitness evaluation, dietary analysis and body composition testing are utilized to create a plan to improve physiological health. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and NUTR 2320 . This course is taught Web enhanced.
NUTR 4520 - Directed Undergraduate Nutrition Research Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will provide undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in research processes and participate in ongoing nutrition research projects. Prerequisite: NUTR 4320 or HPHP Majors with NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and Permission of Instructor. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
NUTR 6320 - Current Issues in Nutrition Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Technology-aided literature review of the nutritional and medical sciences provides the information for presentation to peers in both written and oral forms. Prerequisite: NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and NUTR 2320 or consent of instructor.
NUTR 6420 - Nutrition and Fitness Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Principles of sports nutrition and fitness are applied to achieve a healthy body weight. Consideration of exercise and dietary practices along with fitness evaluation, dietary analysis and body composition testing are utilized to create a plan to improve physiological health. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course is taught Web enhanced.
NUTR 6520 - Directed Graduate Nutrition Research Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course will provide graduate students an opportunity to engage in research processes and participate in ongoing nutrition research projects. Prerequisite: NUTR 4320 or HPHP Majors with NUTR 1020 or HLTH 1020 and Permission of Instructor. Graduate students taking this class as 6520 must have completed a statistical methods course. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
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