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This course will examine functional human anatomy. Topics will include origins, insertions, actions and nerve innervations of muscles, arthrokinematics, boney landmark identification, and basic principles of human movement. Prerequisite: restricted to MSAT students or Accelerated Graduate Pathway students. Cr. 3.

This course will teach students to examine, diagnose, and formulate a plan of care for musculoskeletal injuries of the lower extremity, thoracic spine and lumbopelvic hip complex. Examination techniques include obtaining a past medical history, functional assessment, palpation, joint range of motion, soft tissue integrity, selective tissue testing, neurological and vascular assessment. Corequisite: prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 510, Graduate level standing or Accelerated Graduate Pathway student. Cr. 1.

This laboratory course will practice clinical application of therapeutic modalities. Topics for this course will include: cold therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic heat, therapeutic ultrasound, electrotherapy, electromagnetic therapy, spinal traction, pharmacological agents, and compression. In addition, students will administer pharmacological agents using phonophoresis and iontophoresis. Prerequisites: Minimum of a B- in ATH 501, and ATH 502, and prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 522, Graduate level standing or Accelerated Graduate Pathway student. Cr. 1.

This course will teach students to select and incorporate therapeutic exercise, soft tissue techniques, therapeutic modalities, joint mobilizations and additional rehabilitation interventions into comprehensive patient care plans. Students will also identify, refer and give support to patients with behavioral health conditions. Concepts of pharmacokinetics in the context of athletic training practice will be presented. Topics will include: therapeutic and corrective exercise, movement training, proprioceptive activities, home care, pharmacological intervention, and behavioral health. Prerequisites: Minimum of a B- in ATH 512, ATH 513, ATH 524, and ATH 525; Graduate level standing. Cr 3.

In this course, students will be introduced to health promotion and wellness strategies for the general population, as well as for patients with or at risk for chronic health conditions. Students will develop and engage in community-based health education projects, emphasizing health literacy concepts and cultural competency. Prerequisite: Graduate level standing. Cr. 3.