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An Approved Clinical Instructor supervises the students while they are assigned to a team within a school's athletic program. The learning objective is for the student to show proficiency in all aspects of athletic training including prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and administration. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets in a clinical packet. In addition, students observe at least one surgical procedure.

The professional development of the athletic trainer is the focus of this course. Specific content includes: job search techniques, BOC certification exam procedures, maintaining certification, networking, and the professional organizations associated with the discipline. Students must attend one continuing education event to fulfill the requirements of this course.

This course covers identification and evaluation of research problems, interpretation of research in sport science related areas (athletic training, sport management, fitness, health, recreation, physical education) and basic statistical analysis.

This class examines the use of exercise and rehabilitation equipment to aid in the healing of injuries/conditions resulting from physical activity. Contemporary theories of development, as well as implementation and modification of rehab programs, are examined and explored in both a lecture and a lab format.

This course examines the use of electro, cryo- and hydrotherapies to aid in the healing of injuries and conditions resulting from physical activity. Students explore indications and contraindications of several modalities in both a lecture and a lab format.

In this preparatory class for the BOC exam. The students synthesize material through critical thinking, and are given oral exams which simulate the BOC exam.

This course is designed to prepare students for a quality Sport and Fitness Management internship. Emphasis will be placed on the process and steps prior to the internship. Internship search and inquiry, letter of interest, application and interview processes, résumés, and portfolio development, and internship requirements and procedures will be covered. Student work prior to the internship will be critical to a highly successful and rewarding internship.

This internship requires students, with the assistance of the program director, to locate an internship position in a sport setting. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership. Students must complete 300 hours of practical experience during the semester. The internship must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and must be approved by the program director. The student must complete an application for enrollment, have completed 16-171 First Aid, have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in certain prerequisite courses listed in the program, and have received a grade of "C" or better in all Sport Management coursework.

This internship provides the final experience as an athletic training student. The student will accumulate 300 hours of practical experience during the semester in a setting that he or she selects, and which is approved by the program director. In addition, the student prepares for the BOC certification exam. The student must submit an application for this course and be accepted. The application is available from the program director; deadlines apply to this procedure.

An opportunity for practical experience in athletics coaching, this practicum is available to students enrolled in the athletic coaching curriculum. Enrollment is contingent upon consultation with and approval of the department chairperson. Arrangements must be made the semester prior to enrollment.

This course allows students with a major or minor in Sport and Exercise Science to conduct in-depth research/study in an area germane to the department. Students must submit a written proposal of the independent study project to the department chairperson for approval at the time of enrollment.