Intro to Athletic Training

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce the student to the vocabulary, theories, principles, and skills involved with the profession of athletic training. A special emphasis is placed on the Athletic Training profession including the various healthcare professions and responsibilities, administration, and legal concerns; risk management including nutritional concerns, protective equipment, and prophylactic taping, wrapping, and bracing; Acute Injury Management including emergency care and universal precautions; and basic Healthcare Administration. While the course content is directed to the preparation of students who would like to pursue future education in an entry-level graduate athletic training program, it is also pertinent to other therapeutic and sports medicine related sub-disciplines.