243 I physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: AT 3300. AT 3600. Ergonomics for Health and Safety (2) S Examines and analyzes the effects of the workplace on employees and adaptations of the work environment to suit the individual. The focus is on the interaction of work and people, i.e., physiological and environmental stresses with the primary intent to establish ways to reduce injuries, accidents, and fatigue and to improve human performance at work. Prerequisites: PEP SI3500 or consent of instructor. AT 4100. 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. Prerequisites: AT 3301 and ZOOL 2200. AT 4101. 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 AT 4100. Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devises, ultrasound, light therapy, and short-wave diathermy. Prerequisite: AT 4100. AT 4200. 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 injures. 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: AT 3300 and AT 3301. AT 4201. 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: AT 4200. AT 4550. General Medical Conditions and Advances in Athletic Training (3) 5 Discuss general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquire into newest research of related issues. Prerequisites: AT 3300 and AT 3301. AT 4600. Administration & Management in Athletic Training (3) F, S Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic tiaining facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in health care, and professional development as it relates to athletic tiaining. AT 4800. Individual Projects (1-4) 5m, F, S A comprehensive study or project in the field of Athletic Training. Hours to be arranged for seniors only. AT 4990. Senior Seminar (1) F, S For Seniors only. Structured seminar focuses on synthesis of ideas and portfolio preparation. AT 4998. Preparation for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam (1) F, S This is an optional course for Athletic Training Majors in the Clinical Track who are preparing for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam. AT 4999. Critical Thinking for Musculoskeletal Injury Management (1) F Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques, rehabilitation processes and return to play guidelines for specific injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, rehabilitation principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decisionmaking and care in an athletic injury management environment. Prerequisites: AT 4101 and AT 4201. Clinical Courses AT 1500. Introduction to 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. Students who wish to apply for admission to the Undergraduate Athletic Training major must take this course. Required 5 hours (outside of class) clinical observation in approved athletic training rotation settings. Two lecture hours per week. AT 1501. Clinical Application of Athletic Training I (1) 5 Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of acute care of injury and illnesses. Two lab hours per week. Prerequisites: AT 1500, HLTH/AT 2300. AT 2500. Clinical Application of Athletic Training II (2) F Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of risk management and injury prevention, psychosocial development, taping, wrapping, bracing and padding. Prerequisites: AT 1501 and AT 2431. AT 2501. Clinical Application of Athletic Training III (2) 5 Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of musculoskeletal injury assessment (lower extremity) and basic nutrition. Prerequisites: AT 2500, AT 3300 and NUTR LS 1020. AT 3500. Clinical Application of Athletic Training IV (3) F Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of musculoskeletal injury assessment (upper body), risk management, and pharmacology. Prerequisites: AT 2501, AT 3200, AT 3301 and HTHS 2240. AT 3501. Clinical Application of Athletic Training V (3) S Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of basic therapeutic exercise, basic therapeutic modalities, risk management and injury prevention, and assessment and evaluation. Prerequisites: PEP 3280, AT 3500, AT 4100, AT 4200. AT 4500. Clinical Application of Athletic Training VI (3) F Provides an opportunity for students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of advanced therapeutic exercise, advanced therapeutic modalities, and general medical conditions and disabilities. Prerequisites: AT 3501, AT 4101, AT 4201, AT 4550. HEALTH EDUCATION COURSES - HLTH HLTH LS1020. Foundations in Nutrition (3) Su, F, S (available online) (Cross listed with NUTR LS1020) Basic principles of human nutrition are considered with respect to maintaining nutritional balance, as well as maintaining good health. This course is taught Web enhanced. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET MFET/ETM Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social 8 Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog