Most Athletic Training courses are listed under the ATP designator. Courses with the Health Science designator (HSC) are designed to offer an introduction to gaining the knowledge and skills required of various medical professions. These courses provide an opportunity to become familiar with the concepts and thought processes required to be successful in the Health Sciences.
ATP 1277 PERSPECTIVES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING I
Two hours. Prerequisite: majors only. This course introduces students to the profession of athletic training. By combining didactic coursework with clinical experience, the students have an opportunity to learn, observe and practice basic skills, procedures, and techniques used by athletic trainers in prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illness. The emphasis will be on pre-season and emergency preparation, heat illness and evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of the lower body. 50 clinical experience hours required under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
ATP 1278 PERSPECTIVES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING II
Two hours. Prerequisite: majors only. This course engages students in the profession of athletic training. By combining didactic coursework with clinical experience, the students have an opportunity to learn, observe and practice basic skills, procedures, and techniques used by athletic trainers in prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illness. The emphasis will be on emergency care, general medical condition, and evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of the upper body. 50 clinical experience hours required under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
ATP 1234 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Two hours. Same as HSC 1234. Introduction to the language, rules and concepts needed to interpret and understand the terminology of medicine.
ATP 2305-4305 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PRACTICUM
Two hours. Prerequisite: majors only. This practicum course requires students to gain clinical experience under a Certified Athletic Trainer or other appropriate clinical educator at FSC or an FSC affiliated site. A minimum of 100-150 clinical experience hours required under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
ATP 2308 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES I
Four hours. Prerequisites: ATP 1277 and ATP 1278. Introduces students to the concepts, theories, rationale, and practical application of treatment and rehabilitative techniques, including therapeutic exercise procedures as well as the application of physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities. Emphasis on the lower body. A minimum of 50 clinical experience hours required.
ATP 2309 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES II
Four hours. Prerequisites: ATP 1277 and ATP 1278. This course introduces students to the concepts, theories, rationale, and practical application of treatment and rehabilitative techniques, including therapeutic exercise procedures as well as the application of physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities. Emphasis is placed on the upper body. A minimum of 50 clinical experience hours required.
ATP 2323 CLINICAL EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE LOWER BODY
Four hours. Prerequisites: ATP 1277 and 1278: Evaluation and diagnosis of common lower body injuries with attention to prevention. Laboratory sessions introduce muscle testing of the lower extremity, and various wrapping and taping techniques with an emphasis on immediate care given to traumatic injuries. Clinical experience with observation hours will ensure application of knowledge to work settings. A minimum of 50 Clinical Experience Hours are required. Gen Ed: Ql
ATP 2324 CLINICAL EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE UPPER BODY
Four hours. Prerequisites: ATP 1277 and 1278. Evaluation and diagnosis of common upper body injuries with attention to prevention. Laboratory sessions introduce muscle testing of the upper extremity, and various wrapping and taping techniques with an emphasis on immediate care given to traumatic injuries. Clinical experience with observation hours will ensure application of knowledge to work settings. A minimum of 50 clinical hours required. Gen Ed: Ql
ATP 3333 CONCEPTS OF NUTRITION AND PHARMACOLOGY
Four hours. Prerequisite: majors only. Emphasis is on the effects of therapeutic medications, performance enhancing drugs, and the application of nutrition to enhance sports and physical activity. Attention is directed toward dietary modifications for optimal performance, including issues dealing with alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and pharmacology. A minimum of 150 clinical hours required. Gen Ed: Ql, Well
ATP 3355 ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
Four hours. Prerequisite: majors only. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn the principles of organization and administration as they apply to the many different employment settings in athletic training. Students will learn about human resource issues, resume design and interviewing, budgeting and financial management, facility design, planning, and evaluation, information management including injury reporting systems, emergency care plans, research methods, pre-participation examinations, insurance issues and legal considerations, professional development and public relations. A minimum of 150 Clinical Hours required. Gen Ed: SW (Aw)
ATP 4960/4961 ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERNSHIP
Twelve to sixteen hours. Prerequisite: majors only. Completion of all ATP coursework plus current certification in CPR/PR. Must be in good academic standing. A full semester of clinical internship (minimum of 40 hours week) at an FSC approved site, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer or allied health professional. 480 clinical experience hours required.
ATP 4999 PRIMARY CARE OF THE ATHLETE
Four hours. Course is open to majors only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of coursework that satisfies Effective Communication SLOs A and B. Topics include medical pathology, pharmacology, sports epidemiology, and statistical analysis. Includes clinical rotations in multi-health disciplines. A minimum of 150 Clinical Hours required. Gen Ed: EC-C
HSC 1234 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Two hours. Same as ATP1234. Introduction to the language, rules and concepts needed to interpret and understand the terminology of medicine.
HSC 2008 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES I
Two hours. Introduces students to the concepts, theories, rationale, and practical application of treatment and rehabilitative techniques, including therapeutic exercise procedures as well as the application of physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities. Emphasis on the lower body.
HSC 2009 THERAPEUTIC TECHNIQUES II
Two hours. This course introduces students to the concepts, theories, rationale, and practical application of treatment and rehabilitative techniques, including therapeutic exercise procedures as well as the application of physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities. Emphasis is placed on the upper body.
HSC 2023 EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE LOWER BODY
Two hour. Evaluation and diagnosis of common lower body injuries with attention to prevention. Laboratory sessions introduce physical examination of the lower extremity, with an emphasis on immediate care given to traumatic injuries. Gen Ed: Ql
HSC 2024 EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE UPPER BODY
Two hours. Evaluation and diagnosis of common upper body injuries with attention to prevention. Laboratory sessions introduce physical examination of the upper extremity, with an emphasis on immediate care given to traumatic injuries. Gen Ed: Ql
HSC 3033 CONCEPTS OF NUTRITION AND PHARMACOLOGY
Two hours. Emphasis is on the application of nutrition to enhance sports and physical activity, and the effects of therapeutic medications, performance enhancing drugs. Attention is directed toward optimal performance including dietary modifications, issues dealing with alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and pharmacology. Gen Ed: Ql, Well