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This course will focus on foundational skills in athletic training related to injury prevention and the selection and application of athletic training customized prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, materials, and techniques. Topics will include: taping, bracing, wrapping, casting, protective padding, orthotic devices, and the selection and fitting of sports equipment. In addition, students will learn skills related to assessment of environmental conditions, and indications and contraindications of basic athletic training interventions. Prerequisite: Graduate level standing or Accelerated Graduate Pathway student. Cr. 1.

Skills associated with recognition and management of acute and catastrophic conditions will be presented, practiced, and assessed. Hands-on activities, simulation, and standardized patient experiences may be utilized to apply and synthesize acute care knowledge, skills, and athletic training core competencies into patient cases. Certifications in emergency cardiac care and first aid will be obtained. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 502, and Graduate level standing or Accelerated Graduate Pathway student. Cr. 1.

This course engages students in coaching the advanced methods and techniques associated with the design of injury prevention programs, and strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in work, sport, and fitness. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in ATH 520, and 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.

Topics vary from year to year and will include current research, emerging technologies, and case studies. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or appropriate Accelerated Graduate Pathway. Cr 3.