ATP 401 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum V
2 credits
Application and assessment of clinical proficiencies is emphasized specific to rehabilitation including modalities and therapeutic exercise. This is a laboratory course meeting three hours a week. Prerequisites: ATP 302, 306, 307 and official acceptance into the A.T.A.P. Fall
ATP 402 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum VI
2 credits
Application and assessment of clinical proficiencies is emphasized specific to general medical, nutrition, pharmacology, professional development, administration, and psychology. This is laboratory course meeting three hours a week. Prerequisites: HSC 206; ESC 205; PSY 105; ATP 401; enrolled in ATP 405, 407 and official acceptance into the A.T.A.P. Spring
ATP 405 Administration of Athletic Training
3 credits
This course examines the various issues, policies, and procedures involved with the administration of athletic training in the traditional and non-traditional settings. Emphasis is on facility organization and design, legal liability, personnel management, budgeting, equipment purchasing, and record keeping. Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the A.T.A.P. Spring
ATP 406 Research Methods in Health Science
2 credits
This course is designed to study research methodology pertaining to relevant issues within the Health Science professions including Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy. Specific attention is directed toward formal written communication using prescribed format. Prerequisites: MAT 215 and athletic training, exercise science, or biology, pre-physical therapy majors only. Fall
ATP 407 Seminar in Athletic Training and Health Science
2 credits
This course is designed to address major issues and special topics in contemporary athletic training, exercise science, and physical therapy. Particular attention will be given to the professional development, employment settings and graduate opportunities, the role of allied health professionals, and legal, political, ethical, and other controversial issues affecting the professions. Special topics relating to technological advances, research, pharmacology, and special populations, evaluation and treatment techniques will be addressed. Prerequisite: Major in athletic training, exercise science, or biology, pre-physical therapy only. Spring
ATP 465 Athletic Training Fieldwork
2-6 credits
Professional field experience is designed to provide the student with opportunity for on-the-job experience in different settings. The professional field experience is intended to offer a challenge to students and test their potential and interest in selected areas in the field of Athletic Training. Prerequisites: ATP 306, 307, official acceptance into the A.T.A.P., and consent of the Program Director. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
ATP 475 Advanced Faith and Learning Integration
3 credits
In the spirit of the mission of Waynesburg University, this course intends to provide junior and senior level students with an unparalleled opportunity to integrate the Bible materials and its history of interpretation to the academic disciplines. Students who wish to engage in this level of theological reflection on vocation should consult with both their academic advisors and with the Chair of the Biblical and Ministry Studies Major Program. See page 80 for further information. This course will not substitute for senior capstone/research courses required in the majors. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; three credits in BMS courses; 3.00 minimum grade point average. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
ATP 195, 295, 395, 495 Special Topics
3 credits
ATP 497 Independent Study: Rehabilitation Project
2 credits
An in-depth written report and development of rehabilitation program on selected individual case studies using theory and techniques in rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Prerequisites: ATP 306, 307, official acceptance into the A.T.A.P., and consent of the Program Director. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)
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