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(NS) Natural and Life SciencesAT – Athletic TrainingAT 140Concepts of Sport InjuriesThis course introduces students to the differentclassification of injuries and the overall healthcare team. Additionally, a basic overview of howto prevent, recognize and care for a variety ofinjuries and illness that commonly occur to thephysically active will be explored. 3:0:3AT 150Introduction to Athletic TrainingThis entry level course introduces studentsto the profession of athletic training. Topicsinclude the evolution of the profession, howto care and prevent injuries using basic taping,wrapping, and orthotic fabrication skills andwound care techniques as well as learningcryotherapy and thermotherapy techniques.Additionally, students are required to obtainobservation hours. Enrollment is reserved forathletic training majors only. 3:0:3AT 175Medical TerminologyBasic vocabulary of medical terms, stressingprefixes, suffixes, and roots with application toeach system for the body. 3:0:3AT 225KinesiologyPrerequisite: BI 210 or BI 211 or concurrentenrollment.A course that studies the principles andconcepts of human movement, anatomicalstructures, directional terms and cardinalplanes, classification of joints, andbiomechanics; including active, passive, andresisted movements to all major joints in thebody. 3:0:3AT 231First Aid and Emergency ProceduresThe practice of first aid and cardiopulmonaryresuscitation skills. Emphasis will be on lifesaving emergency skills, accident prevention,first aid, AED training, and transportation ofthe sick and injured. A standard first aid andemergency cardiac care certification will beawarded to those who qualify. 3:0:3.AT 246Clinical Education in Athletic Training IPrerequisite: AT 150.This course teaches the student the beginninglevels of assessment procedures such asconstructing and phrasing appropriatequestions, physical evaluation techniques,writing medical notes, as well as managingvarious injuries. Additionally, athletic trainingstudents are required to participate in a clinicalassignment. 3:0:3AT 250Exercise PhysiologyPrerequisite: BI 211 or equivalent.A study of the physiological adjustmentsthat occur within the body during exercise.Emphasis is placed on the circulatory,respiratory, and musculoskeletal, nervous, andendocrine systems. 3:0:3.AT 261Foundations of Athletic TrainingPrerequisites: BI 211 and AT 231.A course that focuses on the overall generalpractices of the athletic training profession. Thecourse provides the athletic training studentwith the fundamental foundations needed toeffectively prevent, recognize, and manageinjuries/illnesses. 3:0:3AT 275Principles of Strength Training andConditioningPrerequisites: FWR 122 and AT 250 orconcurrent enrollment.An exploration of the basic principles offitness and nutrition levels the body needsto effectively function physically andphysiologically during exercise. 3:0:3AT 347Clinical Education in Athletic Training IIPrerequisite: AT 246.A course that teaches manual therapy techniquesfor athletic training students to use to treatand rehabilitate a broad spectrum of injuries.Additionally, athletic training students arerequired to participate in a clinical assignment.3:0:3244