Course and Course Number

Course Description

AT 3200 Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation (3)

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include: emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PSY SS1010 or HLTH 1110.

AT 3300 Evaluation & Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Lower Extremities (3)

Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the trunk and lower extremities. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisites: ZOOL 2100.

AT 3301 Evaluation & Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Upper Extremities (3)

Content of this course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the head, face and upper extremities. The student must integrate knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology principles and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in an injury management environment. Prerequisite: AT 3300.

AT 4100 Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries (3)

Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities, transmission of energy, infrared, and mechanical therapy. Prerequisites: AT 3301 and ZOOL 2200.

AT 4101 Advanced Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries (3)

Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined. This course is designed to build upon the basic foundations of therapeutic modalities established in AT 4100. Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devises, ultrasound, light therapy, and short-wave diathermy. Prerequisite: AT 4100.

AT 4200 Basic Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries (3)

Content of this course provides basic understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injures. Course provides basic concepts and hands on techniques used in the rehabilitation of the athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: AT 3300 and AT 3301.

AT 4201 Advanced Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries (3)

Content of this course provides advanced understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of musculoskeletal injuries. This course provides advanced instruction and hands on techniques in the rehabilitation of an athlete/patient from an injury state to a highly competitive state. Prerequisite: AT 4200.

AT 4550 General Medical Conditions and
Advances in Athletic Training (3)

Discuss general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquire into newest research of related issues. Prerequisites: AT 3300 and AT 3301.

AT 4600 Administration & Management in Athletic Training (3)

Provides an overview of the necessary policies, procedures, maintenance, and daily operation of athletic training facilities. Applies principles of facility design and planning, information management, legal and ethical considerations in health care, and professional development as it relates to athletic training.

HLTH SS1030* Healthy Lifestyles (3)

A systematic approach to promote health enhancing behaviors related to the prevention of disease and achievement of optimal health. Focuses on the total person with a consideration of the mental, emotional, intellectual, social, physical, and environmental dimensions which impact human health.

HLTH/AT 2300 Emergency Response (3)

Meets the needs of the non-health care professional who has a duty to respond in an emergency. Provides more skills and in-depth training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response an

d CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Cross-listed with Health.

HTHS 2240 Intro to Pharmacology (3)

Introductory pharmacology course which covers pharmacological principles including modes of action, uses, modes of excretion, and patient side effects of various drug classes. The drugs are presented in a "system approach" with emphasis on medications utilized in diagnosing and treating diseases associated with the various body systems. Class format includes a 3 hour lecture class with students participating in oral presentations and case studies. Students taking the 3240 course for upper division will also be required to write a 10 page paper on an application of pharmacological principle applied to a drug class. Students taking HTHS 2240 cannot take HTHS 3240 for credit. Recommended Prerequisites: HTHS 1101, HTHS LS1110 and HTHS 1111.

NUTR LS1020* Foundations in Nutrition (3)

Basic principles of human nutrition are considered with respect to maintaining nutritional balance, as well as maintaining good health. This course is taught Web enhanced.

PEPSI3500* Kinesiology (3)

A study of muscle structure and motion of the human body with emphasis on kinesiological and mechanical analysis. Prerequisites: Quantitative Literacy (a) Math QL1050 or Math QL1060 ONLY or (b) > or = 70 ACCUPLACER or (c) > or = 3 on AP Calculus/Statistics Requirement; and grade C or better in PEP 2600 (for PE majors) or PEP 2300 (for Human Performance Management majors).

PEP 3510 Exercise Physiology (3)

A study of various physiological and environmental factors which affect performance of exercise and sport during acute exercise and physiological adaptations to chronic exercise. Prerequisite: HTHS LS1110 or ZOOL LS1020 or ZOOL 2200.

PEP SI3600* Measurement for Evaluation and Research (3)

The selection, administration, and interpretation of measurement techniques and statistical procedures for the purpose of evaluation and research as related to human performance, health promotion and education. Prerequisites: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement and complete TBE TE1700.

PEP 4890 Cooperative Work Experience (3-6)

Open to all students in Human Performance Management and Physical Education who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.

PSY SS1010* Introductory Psychology (3)

Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior.

PSY 3010 Abnormal Psychology (3)

An overview of abnormal human behavior, its etiology, symptoms and treatment as seen by current psychological paradigms.

ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy (4)

Structure of the human body organs/systems. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week.

ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4)

Functional consideration of the human body. Recommended for all curricula for which a basic understanding of body functions is required. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week.

HTHS LS1110 Biomedical Core (4)**

An integrated presentation of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and medical microbiology as related to humans. Biomedical Core is global and interdisciplinary while remaining introductory. Three lecture demonstrations per week. Two lab hours per week (HTHS 1110L).

HTHS 1111. Biomedical Core (4)**

Prerequisite: HTHS LS1110. Three lecture demonstrations per week. Two lab hours per week (HTHS 1111L).