Fundamentals of Athletic Training

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Basic concepts of anatomy, mechanisms of injury, and the administration of athletic training will be taught. Students will be able to demonstrate a basic mastery of athletic injuries of all body parts. Students will also obtain basic knowledge of the NATA code of ethics and BOC standards of practice for athletic trainers (ATs). Topics include also general illnesses, conditions, drugs, nutrition, and disabilities providing an overall introductory coverage of sports medicine topics. Included in this course is a field experience within the athletic training room which will provide students the ability to observe the didactic course content in clinical application.