Athletic Training Curriculum Overview
Assistant Professor Gregory Jancaitis, ATC (Program Director); Assistant Professor Janine Osterman, ATC (Clinical Coordinator); Lecturer Darlene Murphy, ATC; Kate Harney, ATC
The Master of Athletic Training uses a competency-based approach in both the classroom and clinical settings. Using a medical education model, athletic training students gain experience in a variety of educational domains to prepare them to serve as allied health care providers for the physically active population. Certified Athletic Trainers have specialized education in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and illness affecting physically active populations. Educational content is based on cognitive (knowledge), psycho-motor (skills), and clinical proficiencies (professional, practice-oriented outcomes). The Athletic Training Program incorporates hands-on experience in various professional settings. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) examination.
Goals:
- Students will be prepared to enter the field of Athletic Training upon graduation and successful completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
- Students will develop critical thinking skills necessary for clinical practice and leadership within the profession of athletic training.
- Students will be instructed in didactic, lab, and clinical settings in a manner that encourages the development of critical thinking skills, utilization of technology, and promotes a culture of lifelong learning.
Outcomes:
The measurements of the Athletic Training Program are:
- Passing the National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification National Examination.
- Full employment as an Athletic Trainer or enrollment in further educational programs within 6 months of degree completion.
Careers for this Major:
The following areas are opportunities where Certified Athletic Trainers are being employed.
- Colleges & Universities
- Hospital & Clinical Settings
- Occupational Health
- Military
- Performing Arts
- Physician Extender
- Professional Sports
- Public Safety
- Secondary Schools
M.A.T. in Athletic Training Curriculum Map 2019-2020 Catalog
| First Year | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Cr. | Comp. | Spring | Cr. | Comp. | Summer | Cr. | Comp. |
| HE 501 Athletic Training in Healthcare 1 | 1 | HE 507 Care of Orthopedic Injuries II 1 | 4 | HE 601 Medical Conditions in Athletic Training 1 | 3 | |||
| HE 502 Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Interventions 1 | 4 | HE 508 Therapeutic Interventions II 1 | 4 | HE 602 Medical Conditions in Athletic Training II | 3 | |||
| HE 503 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I 1 | 2 | HE 509 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II 1 | 3 | HE 603 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III | 2 | |||
| HE 504 Advanced Emergency Management 1 | 1 | HE 510 Simulation in Athletic Training I 1 | 1 | |||||
| HE 505 Care of Orthopedic Injuries I 1 | 4 | HE 450 Evidence - Based Healthcare 3 | 3 | |||||
| HE 506 Therapeutic Interventions I 1 | 3 | |||||||
| Fall Semester Total Cr.: | 15 | Spring Semester Total Cr.: | 15 | Summer Semester Total Cr.: | 8 | |||
| Second Year | ||||||||
| Fall | Cr. | Comp. | Spring | Cr. | Comp. | Summer | Cr. | Comp. |
| HE 605 Administration in Athletic Training | 2 | HE 608 Leadership and Professional Advancement | 3 | |||||
| HE 606 Injury and Disease Prevention | 3 | HE 609 Simulation in Athletic Training III | 1 | |||||
| HE 604 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV | 5 | HE 610 Clinical Experience V | 3 | |||||
| HE 607 Simulation in Athletic Training II | 1 | HE 611 Seminar in Athletic Training | 3 | |||||
| Fall Semester Total Cr.: | 11 | Spring Semester Total Cr.: | 10 | Summer Semester Total Cr.: | ||||
| TOTAL CREDITS FOR THIS MAJOR: 59 | ||||||||
| 1 | Course may be used as Free Elective for the B.S. in Health Sciences. |
| 2 | Required for B.S. in Health Sciences; not considered a major requirement for the Master of Athletic Training. |
| 3 | HE 450 is only required of the Health Science undergraduate major. |
Courses
HE 136 Emergency Care of Injury and I 3 Cr.
Follows the national standards for Advanced First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Recognition, care, and temporary treatment of injuries and illness are discussed and the associated skills are practiced. In addition, this course will introduce basic concepts of emergency actions plans and initial injury evaluation. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded national certification cards for: Advanced First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. Classroom 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Offered spring semesters.
HE 138 Introduction to Health Professions 3 Cr.
Provides students with an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, medical
terminology, and documentation used in the care of physically active individuals. Students will have opportunities to explore various careers in the field of healthcare. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: Health Science (HLS) standing. Offered Fall Semesters.
HE 139 Health Science Research Methods 3 Cr.
Provides the foundation for understanding basic research methods and the application of research findings to health care. Current literature is used to demonstrate the fundamentals of research design. Focus is on concepts of evidence-based practice with emphasis on forming answerable clinical questions, effective literature search strategies, and evaluation of the strength and relevance of clinical evidence. Classroom 3 hours. Offered fall semesters.
HE 212 Health Promotion 3 Cr.
Provides students with the knowledge and skills essential for understanding the etiology and prevention of common injuries and illness. Students will learn practical and theoretical skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in a variety of settings. Students will gain an understanding of how assessment, public policy, culture, and research impact health promotion planning. 3 Lecture Hours. Prerequisites: PE 163, HE 139. Offered Fall semesters.
HE 214 Clinical Anatomy 3 Cr.
This course is designed to explore musculoskeletal anatomy relating to human performance. Students will be able to identify major anatomical landmarks through palpation and perform range of motion assessments upon completion of the course. Prerequisite/Corequisite: BI 215, BI 216. Classroom 3 hours.
HE 256 Fundamentals of Epidemiology 3 Cr.
Covers applications of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations. Epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries are discussed. Other topics include quantitative aspects of epidemiology, data sources, measures of morbidity and mortality, evaluation of association and causality, study design, and screening for disease. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: SM 139 Health Science Research Methods and MA 232 Elementary Statistics. Offered spring semester.
HE 439 Leadership & Management in Healthcare 3 Cr.
Focuses on leadership, management, and professional ethics in healthcare. Students will complete a series of organization and administrative projects and papers focused on personal and professional ethics. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior 2 standing.
HE 450 Evidence - Based Healthcare 3 Cr.
A culminating experience in the health science program providing students an opportunity to synthesize, integrate and apply skills and competencies gained through their previous coursework. Students develop an evidence-based research topic or service project in healthcare based on an area of interest, prepare a written review of the existing scientific literature, and present work at the end of the semester. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: HE 212 Health Promotion, HE 256 Fundamentals of Epidemiology. Restrictions: Junior 2 or above Health Science (HLS) standing. Offered spring semester. Satisfies general education capstone requirement.