2013 – 2014 - Barton College

175 Arts and Sciences: Physical Education, Sport Studies, and GerontologyATR 341. Evaluation of the Upper Extremityand Special Topics Lab. 1.This course involves the application of the theory and techniques learned in ATR 340. Emphasisis placed on the application of the skills and proficiencies of orthopedic assessment, includingneurological evaluations, manual muscle testing, and special tests. This is a skills based course thatincorporates clinical experiences in the athletic training setting as assigned by the ApprovedClinical Instructor or program director. Requires completion of clinical proficiencies and clinicalrotations. Spring.Corequisite: ATR 340.ATR 350. General Medical Conditions. 3.Basic procedures in the recognition, treatment, and management of general medical conditions.To obtain the knowledge, skills and values needed to manage illnesses of athletes and the physicallyactive and to recognize the need for a medical referral when appropriate. Pharmacology, drugtesting, pyschosocial interventions, and selected emergency procedures pertaining to generalmedical conditions are addressed.Prerequisites: ATR 220/221; BIO 311/313, 312/314.ATR 365. Therapeutic Modalities I. 2.This course will familiarize the athletic training student with the scientific basis and physiologicaleffects of various modalities on acute/chronic injuries and/or pathologies. This will include currentevidence to support the use of specific modalities, physiological response to treatment and pain,and limiting motion. Also included are the theory of preparation, set up, dosages, indicationsand contraindication for cryotherapy, thermotherapy ultrasound, spinal traction, compression,and aquatics.Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Education Program; ATR 220/221;BIO 311/313.ATR 366. Therapeutic Modalities II. 2.This course will familiarize the athletic training student with the scientific basis and physiologicaleffects of various modalities on acute/chronic injuries and/or pathologies. This will include theoryof preparation, set up, dosages, indications and contraindication for electrical stimulation,biofeedback, and manual medicine, and a review of clinical decision-making practice.Prerequisites: Admission into the Athletic Training Education Program; ATR 365; BIO312/314.