Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 387 MSAT 6501 - Graduate Practicum I Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of acute care of injury and illnesses. Prerequisite: MSAT 6500. MSAT 6502 - Graduate Practicum II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of orthopedic assessment (upper extremity) and basic therapeutic modalities. Prerequisite: MSAT 6301, MSAT 6400, MSAT 6501. MSAT 6503 - Graduate Practicum III Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of basic therapeutic exercise, sport psychology, pharmacology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. Prerequisite: MSAT 6200, MSAT 6450, MSAT 6502. MSAT 6504 - Graduate Practicum IV Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of advanced therapeutic exercise, advanced therapeutic modalities, and general medical conditions and disabilities. Prerequisite: MSAT 6503, MSAT 6401, MSAT 6451, MSAT 6350. MSAT 6600 - Administration and Management i Athletic Training Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic training 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 training. Prerequisite: MSAT 6502. MSAT 6700 - Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for the Athletic Training Profession Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to the diagnostic imaging techniques commonly used by the medical community in diagnosis of injury in the athlete. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify anatomy and understand terminology used by health professionals when discussing diagnostic images and have an advanced understanding of indications, contraindications, and clinical implications. Prerequisite: MSAT 6350. MSAT 6998 - Master's Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Preparation Credits: (l) This course prepares Graduate Athletic Training students to take the Athletic Trainer Board of Certification (BOC) Exam. This course will review content from all courses in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program as well as content from the program's prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: MSAT 6450. May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours. MSAT 6999 - Critical Thinking for Musculoskeletal Injury Management Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques, rehabilitation processes and return to play guidelines for specific orthopedic 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 decision-making and care in a musculoskeletal injury management environment. Prerequisite: MSAT 6401 and MSAT 6451. Department of Athletic Training and Nutrition Department Chair: Jennifer Turley, PhD Location: Reed K. Swenson Building, Room 302E Telephone Contact: Jackie Shafer 801-626-6741 Professors: Rodney Hansen, Joan Thompson, Jennifer Turley; Associate Professors: Valerie Herzog; Assistant Professors: David Aguilar-Alvarez, Matthew Donahue, C. Collin Herb, Jennifer Ostrowski, Justin Rigby The Department of Athletic Training and Nutrition (ATN) in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education offers programs that educate students on prevention, evaluation and management of injuries and optimal nutrition for development, athletic performance and health. The variety of teaching environments and facilities are supported by faculty with diverse expertise which create quality-learning communities that offer graduate and undergraduate students exceptional educational experiences. The state- of-the-art facilities - including fully equipped laboratories (biomechanics, nutritional biochemistry, foods, and athletic training), a networked computer lab, swimming and hydrotherapy pool, and ample indoor and outdoor fitness and activity areas - provide outstanding arenas for student instruction and research. With a curriculum designed to develop professional knowledge and skills, graduates from the department are prepared for careers in allied health care and to work in a variety of educational, health and fitness settings. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog