218 MSAT 6085. Research Methods II (3) F This course is designed to help students develop a master's thesis research project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Students will prepare an introduction, literature review, detailed methodology, and IRB proposal. Prerequisite: MSAT 6080. MSAT 6090. Research Methods III (3) S This course is designed to help students complete a master's thesis research project. Basic statistical analysis will be reviewed and advanced statistics will be introduced. Students will collect and analyze data and synthesize results. At the completion of the course, students will submit a full manuscript, suitable for publication, along with an abstract and a professional poster. Prerequisite: MSAT 6085. MSAT 6200. Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation (3) This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, using mental skills with injured athletes, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. The graduate student will get an advanced approach, including in-depth application of psychological interventions with injured athletes and a more comprehensive investigation of psychosocial aspects. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010. MSAT 6300. Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Lower Extremities (3) F Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the trunk and lower extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2100. MSAT 6301. Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Upper Extremities (3) 5 Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the head, face and upper extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300. MSAT 6350. General Medical Conditions and Advances in Athletic Training (3) 5 Discusses general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquire into the latest research of related issues. MSAT 6400. Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries (3) F Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities, transmission of energy, infrared, and mechanical therapy. Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisites: MSAT 6301 and ZOOL 2200. MSAT 6401. Advanced Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries (3) 5 Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to build upon the basic foundations of therapeutic modalities established in MSAT ). Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devices, ultrasound, light therapy, and short-wave diathermy. Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite MSAT 6400. MSAT 6430. Principles of Athletic Training (3) F This course is designed to give graduate-level athletic training students an overview of athletic training principles. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of musculoskeletal injuries, environmental risk factors, mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma, and the cooperative sports medicine team. Prerequisite: HLTH 2300 or AT 2300. MSAT 6431. Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, & Bracing (1) S This course is designed to give graduate athletic training students a basic understanding of athletic tiaining taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and splinting techniques. Students will also learn how to properly fit and repair athletic protective equipment. Students will apply a variety of techniques to support all areas of the body. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with or following MSAT 6430. MSAT 6450. Basic Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries (3) F Content of this course provides basic understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. Course provides basic concepts and hands-on techniques used in the rehabilitation of the athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: MSAT 6300 and MSAT 6301. MSAT 6451. Advanced Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries (3) 5 Content of this course provides advanced understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. This course provides advanced instruction and hands-on techniques in the rehabilitation of an athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: MSAT 6450. MSAT 6500. Introduction to Graduate Athletic Training (First Semester) (2) F Provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Orients students to the graduate athletic training program. MSAT 6501. Graduate Practicum I (2) 5 Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic tiaining students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of acute care of injury and illnesses. Prerequisite: MSAT 6500. MSAT 6502. Graduate Practicum II (3) F Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic tiaining students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of orthopedic assessment (upper body), risk management, psychosocial development, pharmacology, and taping, wrapping, bracing and padding. Prerequisites: MSAT 6301, MSAT 6431, MSAT 6501 and HTHS 2240. MSAT 6503. Graduate Practicum III (3) 5 Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic tiaining students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of basic therapeutic exercise, basic therapeutic modalities, risk management and injury prevention, orthopedic assessment (lower extremities) and basic nutrition. Prerequisites: MSAT 6400, MSAT 6450, MSAT 6300, MSAT 6280, and MSAT 6502. MSAT 6504. Graduate Practicum IV (3) Su Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic tiaining students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of advanced therapeutic exercise, advanced therapeutic modalities, and general medical conditions and disabilities. Prerequisites: MSAT 6503, MSAT 6401, MSAT 6451, MSAT 6350. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog