Northern Arizona University

ATHLETIC TRAINING COURSEWORK

REQUIRED COURSEWORK

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Students should complete the University Liberal Studies requirements during their first two years.

For a suggested sequence of courses click on your preferred course of study below:

B.S. in Athletic Training

The following courses are required to complete the Athletic Training Major:

AT 200 Prevention of Athletic Injuries and Emergency Care	BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
AT 201 Clinical Education I	BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
AT 202 Clinical Education II	CHM 151 General Chemistry I
AT 301 Clinical Education III	CHM 151L General Chemistry I Lab
AT 302 Clinical Education IV	BIO 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
AT 350 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training	BIO 338 Exercise Physiology
AT 360 Physical Assessment of the Injured Athlete I	BIO 338L Exercise Physiology Laboratory
AT 365 Physical Assessment of the Injured Athlete II	HS 200 Health Principles
AT 368 General Medical Conditions and Pharmaceuticals	AT 229 First Aid-CPR
AT 370W Therapeutic Exercise of the Injured Athlete	NTS 256 Fundamentals of Nutrition Science
AT 380 Administration in Athletic Training	PHY 111 General Physics I
AT 385 Structure and Current Trends in Athletic Training	PHY 111L General Physics I Laboratory
AT 401 Clinical Education V	PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
AT 402 Clinical Education VI	AT 315 Research Methods in Athletic Training
AT 497C Fieldwork Capstone	AT 320 Psychology of Sports Injuries

AT 400 Anatomical Basis of Sports Injuries

 

AT 200 Prevention of Athletic Injuries and Emergency Care (3)
Preventing athletic injuries using taping techniques, special bracing or padding, and standard protective equipment. Incorporation of knowledge and skills of First Aid and CPR into athletic emergency situations.

AT 201 Clinical Education I (2)
The review and evaluation of clinical proficiencies required by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

AT 202 Clinical Education II (2)
The review and evaluation of clinical proficiencies required by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

AT 301 Clinical Education III (2)
The review and evaluation of clinical proficiencies required by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

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AT 302 Clinical Education IV (2)
The review and evaluation of clinical proficiencies required by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

AT 350 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (4)
Proper role of physical agents in the rehabilitation of sports related injuries.

AT 360 Physical Assessment of the Injured Athlete I (3)
Physical assessment of sports related injuries to the upper extremity, cervical and thoracic spine, and head.

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AT 365 Physical Assessment of the Injured Athlete II (3)
Physical assessment of sports related injuries to the lumbar spine and lower extremity.

AT 368 General Medical Conditions and Pharmaceuticals (3)
An in depth look at general medical conditions commonly seen in the physically active as well as pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of those conditions and skeletal disorders.

AT 370W Therapeutic Exercise of the Injured Athlete (4)
The planning and implementation of sport-specific functional rehabilitation programs based on therapeutic goals and objectives. This course will satisfy the University's Junior Level Writing requirement.

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AT 380 Administration in Athletic Training (3)
A comprehensive look at administration and management strategies in Athletic Training.

AT 385 Structure and Current Trends in Athletic Training (3)
Comprehensive study of Athletic Training structure. Discussion of current topics and trends in Athletic Training.

AT 400 Anatomical Basis of Sports Injuries (3)
An in depth study of the human body, focusing on the effects of injury to the musculature, nervous system, and blood supply of the extremities.

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AT 401 Clinical Education V (2)
The review and evaluation of clinical proficiencies required by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

AT 402 Clinical Education VI (2)
The review and evaluation of clinical proficiencies required by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

AT 497C Fieldwork Capstone (3)
Supervised fieldwork experience in a pre-approved athletic training room or allied healthcare setting. This course will satisfy the University's Capstone requirement.

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BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems in health and disease. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 181.

BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
Body fluid, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems in health and disease. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: BIO 201.

CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4)
Fundamental chemistry principles presented at a level appropriate for preprofessional, science, and engineering majors, including students proceeding to CHM 235 and 238. Prerequisites: high school chemistry or CHM 100 plus intermediate algebra; recommended: CHM 151L and 152L.

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CHM 151L General Chemistry I Lab (1)
Introduces important lab practices, stoichiometry, and the analysis of chemical unknowns. 2 hrs. lab including lecture time when appropriate. Corequisite: CHM 151 or 130.

BIO 334 Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
Anatomical and mechanical basis of the science of human movement with application to analysis of movement activities. Prerequisites: MAT 110, BIO 192, and BIO 201.

BIO 338 Exercise Physiology (3)
Physiology of human performance during exercise, including cellular and systemic responses, environmental, and training program considerations. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202, CHM 151, and BIO 192.

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BIO 338L Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
Lab methods in exercise physiology, including cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal function, body composition, and flexibility. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 338.

HS 200 Health Principles (3)
Physical, mental, and social health as it relates to the individual.

AT 229 First Aid-CPR (3)
Procedures and techniques in first aid leading to the acquisition of American Red Cross standard and advanced certificates; techniques and materials of instructor training certification and CPR certification.

NTS 256 Fundamentals of Nutrition Science (3)
Science of human nutrition, nutrient sources, functions and interactions; physiological needs throughout the life cycle; role of nutrition in health and disease. Prerequisite: college biology or chemistry.

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PHY 111 General Physics I (3)
First course in the two-semester, algebra-based, introductory physics sequence. Classical mechanics, heat and sound. Must be taken concurrently with PHY 111L. Prerequisites: high school physics or PHY 107 and 107L; corequisite: MAT 125.

PHY 111L General Physics I Lab (1)
Must be taken concurrently with PHY 111. Prerequisites: high school physics or PHY 107 and 107L; corequisite: MAT 125.

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
Surveys the science of psychology, including history of psychology, physiology, development, health, abnormal, learning, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, and intelligence.

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