Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP)

This course provides a broad introduction to the profession of athletic training. Lectures focus on the domains of athletic training. Emphasis is placed on basic emergency management as well as injury prevention including environmental issues, strength and conditioning, and selection of equipment.

This course is designed to help students better understand the duties and responsibilities of the athletic trainer. By focusing on psychomotor skills and the application of didactic knowledge, students build a foundation which prepares them for future clinical rotations.

This course introduces students to musculoskeletal pathologies common in physically active individuals. Students will demonstrate an understanding of common mechanisms, risk factors and clinical presentation of musculoskeletal pathologies. Students will integrate their medical and anatomical terminology and hands-on skills used in injury evaluation.