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(NS) Natural and Life SciencesAT – Athletic Training (continued)AT 350Pathology in AthleticsPrerequisite: AT 365.A course designed to provide the student withknowledge of the pathophysiology of commondiseases and medical conditions. Recognition,treatment considerations, and medical referralfor common disabilities among physically activeindividuals will also be investigated. 4:0:4AT 351Introduction to Pharmacology andPharmacyPrerequisite: Acceptance in AT program orpermission of instructor.A course that emphasizes the types andclassification of drugs, their modes of actionat the cellular, systemic, and organism level, aswell as contraindications and possible long termeffects. 3:0:3AT 355Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic TrainingPrerequisite: AT 261.This course introduces the theory andapplication of therapeutic modalities such ashydrotherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy,cryotherapy and mechanical techniques for theprevention and care of injuries. 4:0:4AT 356Administration in Athletic TrainingPrerequisite: AT 261.This course discusses the policies, procedures,and issues involved with the administration ofathletic training. Emphasis is placed on facilityorganization and design, supervision, legalliability, budgeting, record keeping, equipmentmaintenance, counseling and public relations.3:0:3AT 365Advanced Athletic TrainingPrerequisite: AT 261.This course reviews anatomical structures andprovides knowledge to the student in the areasof common injuries, mechanism of injury,advance assessment techniques, developmentof prevention and treatment programs, andfunctional return to activity. 4:0:4AT 366Therapeutic Exercise and RehabilitationPrerequisite: AT 365.Theory and application of exercise,rehabilitation techniques and therapeuticequipment for the prevention and care ofathletic injuries. 4:0:4AT 449Clinical Education in Athletic Training IIIPrerequisite: AT 347.This course provides advanced clinicalassessment and management techniques forinjuries to the mandible as well as cervical andthoracic regions of the spine. Additionally,athletic training students are required toparticipate in a clinical assignment. 3:0:3AT 450Clinical Education in Athletic Training IVPrerequisite: AT 449.This course provides advanced clinicalassessment and rehabilitation techniques ofthe lumbar and sacroiliac regions of the spine.Additionally, athletic training students arerequired to participate in a clinical assignment.3:0:3AT 480Research and Writing in Athletic TrainingPrerequisite: EN 105, EN 106, passing theWCT and an accumulated 60 hours.This course is designed to have students reviewcurrent literature and perform scientific andtechnical research to prepare reports thataddress the areas of athletic training. Thiscourse will satisfy the EN 306 requirement forAthletic Training majors. 3:0:3AT 490Senior Seminar in Athletic TrainingPrerequisite: AT 480 and MA 120.A capstone course where students examinecurrent issues in the field of athletic trainingthat allow them to engage in professionalresearch and presentation. In addition, studentswill get opportunities for practicing mockcertification exams. 3:0:3245