Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Didactic Courses:

MSAT 6080

Research Methods I

3

This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training.  Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations.  This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA.  Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course.

MSAT 6085

Research Methods II

3

This course is designed to help students develop a master's thesis research project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written.  Students will prepare an introduction, literature review, detailed methodology, and IRB proposal.  Prerequisite: AT 6080.

MSAT 6090

Research Methods III

3

This course is designed to help students complete a master's thesis research project.  Basic statistical analysis will be reviewed and advanced statistics will be introduced.  Students will collect and analyze data and synthesize results.  At the completion of the course, students will submit a full manuscript, suitable for publication, along with an abstract and a professional poster.  Prerequisite: AT 6085.

MSAT 6300

Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries - Lower Extremity

3

This course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the trunk and lower extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. 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: ZOOL 2100. 

MSAT 6301

Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries - Upper Extremity

3

This course addresses evaluation techniques and care for musculoskeletal injuries to the head, face and upper extremities for graduate-level athletic training students. 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 6300. 

MSAT 6350

General Medical Conditions and Advances in Athletic Training

3

This course addresses general medical disorders and conditions pertaining to sports medicine and inquires into the latest research of related issues. 

MSAT 6400

Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries

3

This course is designed to introduce students to the contemporary usage and basic foundation of therapeutic modalities, transmission of energy, infrared, and mechanical therapy.  Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined.  Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week.   Prerequisites: AT 6301 and ZOOL 2200.

MSAT 6401

Advanced Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries

3

This course is designed to build upon the basic foundations of therapeutic modalities established in AT 6100. Through lecture, discussion, and laboratory experience, the scientific basis of musculoskeletal rehabilitation involving therapeutic modalities will be examined.  Topics for discussion include the application of electrotherapy devises, ultrasound, light therapy, and short-wave diathermy.  Two lecture and 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite AT 6400.

MSAT 6430

Principles of Athletic Training

3

This course is designed to give graduate-level athletic training students an overview of athletic training principles.  Students will gain knowledge in the areas of musculoskeletal injuries, environmental risk factors, mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma, and the cooperative sports medicine team. Prerequisite: HLTH 2300 or AT 2300. 

MSAT 6431

Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, & Bracing

1

This course is designed to give graduate athletic training students a basic understanding of athletic training taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and splinting techniques.  Students will also learn how to properly fit and repair athletic protective equipment.  Students will apply a variety of techniques to support all areas of the body.  Prerequisite:  Must be taken concurrently with or following AT 6430. 

MSAT 6450

Basic Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries

3

This course provides basic understanding of therapeutic exercise as it relates to the rehabilitation process of athletic injuries.  This course provides basic concepts used in the rehabilitation of the athlete from an injury state to a highly competitive state.  Prerequisites: AT 6300 and AT 6301.

MSAT 6451

Advanced Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries

3

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 6450.

MSAT 6600

Administration and Management in Athletic Training

3

This course 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. Prerequisite: AT 6502. 

MSAT 6999

Critical Thinking for Musculoskeletal Injury Management

1

This course addresses evaluation techniques, rehabilitation processes and return to play guidelines for specific orthopedic injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The student must integrate anatomical structures, physiology principles, rehabilitation principles, and evaluative techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making and care in an musculoskeletal injury management environment. Pre-requisites:  AT 6401, AT 6451. 

Clinical Courses:

MSAT 6500

Introduction to Graduate Athletic Training

2

This course provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer.  Orients students to the graduate athletic training program.

MSAT 6501

Graduate Practicum I

2

This course provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of acute care of injury and illnesses.  Prerequisite: AT 6500.

MSAT 6502

Graduate Practicum II

3

This course provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of musculoskeletal injury assessment (upper body), risk management, psychosocial development, pharmacology, and taping, wrapping, bracing and padding.  Prerequisite: AT 6301, AT 6431, AT 6501, and HlthSci 2240

MSAT 6503

Graduate Practicum III

3

This course provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency  testing in the areas of basic therapeutic exercise, basic therapeutic modalities, risk management and injury prevention, orthopedic assessment (lower extremity) and basic nutrition. Prerequisites: PEP 3280, AT 6400, AT 6450, AT 6300, and AT 6502.

MSAT 6504

Graduate Practicum IV

3

This course provides an opportunity for graduate-level athletic training students to receive skill proficiency testing in the areas of advanced therapeutic exercise, advanced therapeutic modalities, and general medical conditions and disabilities. Prerequisites: AT 6503, AT 6401, AT 6451, AT 6350.

Total Number of Credit Hours

51