ATR 802. Practicum II. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 807 and 809. Provides students with the opportunity to apply clinical skills, especially related to orthopedic assessment and diagnosis. Curriculum competencies are practiced and assessed. Students complete clinical experiences, as assigned by preceptor.

ATR 803. Practicum III. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 802. Provides students with the opportunity to apply basic clinical skills, especially related to treatment and therapy of injuries/pathologies. Curriculum competencies are practiced and assessed. Students complete a clinical experience as assigned by preceptor.

ATR 804. Practicum IV. (1 Credit)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 803. Provides students with the opportunity to apply advanced clinical skills. Curriculum competencies are practiced and assessed. Students complete clinical experiences, as assigned by preceptor from August 1 until the day before fall semester begins.

ATR 805. Field Experience I in AT. (9 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 803. Provides students with the opportunity to apply advanced clinical skills in a full immersion clinical experience. Curricular competencies are practiced and assessed. Students complete clinical experiences, as assigned by preceptor. Students are responsible for all costs associated with field experience (i.e. Transportation, housing, etc.).

ATR 806. Field Experience II in AT. (9 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 805. Provides students with the opportunity to apply advanced clinical skills in a full immersion clinical experience. Curricular competencies are practiced and assessed. Students complete clinical experiences, as assigned by preceptor. Students are responsible for all costs associated with field experience (i.e. Transportation, housing, etc.).

ATR 807. Foundations of Clin Pract i. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to MS in AT. Course introduces foundational athletic training knowledge, behaviors, and clinical skills required to recognize and manage both traumatic and non-traumatic conditions in clinical practice using a systems approach.

ATR 808. Applied Palpation Anatomy Lab. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admin to MS in AT. Provides hands-on apportunity to locate, explore, and compare anatomical structures through applied palpation in clinical lab. The course focuses on musculoskeletal, nerve, and vascular structures.

ATR 809. Foundations of Clin Prat II. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to MS in AT. Course introduces foundational athletic training knowledge, behaviors, and clinical skills required to recognize and manage both traumatic and non-traumatic conditions in clinical practice using a systems approach. Continues addressing review of body systems not covered in ATR 807.

ATR 810. Advanced Clinical Practice. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 803: Instructs students in advanced clinical skills relevant to athletic training. Classroom/lab sessions designed to provide specific instruction on curricular competencies as defined by accrediting body.

ATR 812. Ortho Asmnt Lower Extremity. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 808. Co-requisite: ATR 812L. Assessment lower extremity/lumbar spine pathologies. Teaches proper differential diagnosis of LE/Lumbar spine pathologies. Students synthesize information from evaluations into differential diagnosis.

ATR 812L. Ortho Asmnt Lowr Extremity Lab. (1 Credit)

A. Prerequisite: Admin to MS in AT. Co-requisite: ATR 812. Students evaluate common injuries of the lower extremity/lumbar spine. Emphasis on practicing and demonstrating skills utilized during the evaluation process.

ATR 813. Orthopedic Assess Up Extremity. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 808. Co-requisite: ATR 813L. Evaluation/differential diagnosis of injuries to the head, face, and upper extremity. Classroom/labs provide opportunities to master upper extremity differential diagnosis.

ATR 813L. Orthopedic Assess Up Ext Lab. (1 Credit)

A. Co-requisite: ATR 813. Properly evaluate common injuries of the upper extremity/cervical spine. Emphasis on practing and demonstrating skills utilized during the evaluation process.

ATR 815. Preventative Care in AT. (1 Credit)

A. Prerequisite: Admission to MS in AT. Course develops skills in applying preventative care techniques used athletic training clinical practice. Preventative care includes application of taping and bracing techniques.

ATR 830. Therapeutic Interventions I. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 812 and 813. Corequisite: 830L. Study of the scientific and foundational principles in rehabilitation. Course focuses on the integration of therapeutic modalities and exercise to improve patient function.

ATR 830L. Therapeutic Intervent I Lab. (1 Credit)

A. Corequisite: ATR 830. Application and integration of therapeutic modalities and exercise techniques to improve patient function.

ATR 835. Therapeutic Interventions II. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 812 and 813. Corequisite: 835L. Study of the application of scientific and foundational principles of rehabilitation to region specific pathologies. Course focuses on the integration of therapeutic modalities and exercise in both conservative and surgical interventions addressing acute and chronic conditions.

ATR 835L. Therapeutic Intervent II Lab. (1 Credit)

A. Corequisite: ATR 835. Application and integration of therapeutic modalities and exercise techniques to improve patient function. Course focuses on application of techniques to address both conservative and surgical interventions for specific acute and chronic pathologies.

ATR 842. Organization and Admin of AT. (3 Credits)

A. Prerequisite: ATR 800. The course covers billing practices, legal liability, fiscal management, facilities operations and design, personnel supervision and hiring, public relations and organizational structures in health care organizations and systems.

ATR 843. Seminar in AT. (2 Credits)

A. Prerequisite ATR 830 and 835: Integration and applied life skills needed as a professional AT. Students develop comprehensive review strategy for BOC exam, explore contemporary issues and changing practice paradigms in AT.

ESS 717. Bioenergetics & Phy Activity. (3 Credits)

(3) A. Formerly PHE 762. Study of bioenergetics processes and the relationship to energy storage, transformation and utilization in biological systems. Study of energy metabolism during different physiological conditions and the applications to clinical exercise science and sport.

ESS 720. Advanced Strength and Conditio. (3 Credits)

I, II This course is an advanced education in the field of strength and conditioning, principles, organization, and techniques. Higher level understanding of human physiology will be gained with specific emphasis on optimizing adaptation response.

ESS 730. Sports Communications. (3 Credits)

I. Formerly PHE 730. Students will explore and apply communication theories to the sport and exercise industry. Emphasis will be on examination of public and media relations with a special focus on organizational communication to external and internal publics.

ESS 762. Adapted Physical Activity. (3 Credits)

I, II. Formerly PHE 762. Principles and practices of adapted physical education emphasizing the physical activity needs of people with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of physical activity, recent legislation, assessments, individual education plans, and adapting activities.

ESS 775. Tests & Measurements. (3 Credits)

I, II. Formerly PHE 775. Administration and scoring of tests, evaluation and use of results obtained.

ESS 790. Special Topics in Ex/Sport Sci. (1-4 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 790. Study of various topics in physical education and sport selected to meet special student needs and interests. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours with advisor¿s approval provided subtitle is different.

ESS 800. Research Methods. (3 Credits)

I, II. Formerly PHE 800. Application of research methods in exercise and sport science with emphasis on consumption of research, methods of research, and tools and instrumentation for research.

ESS 810. Financial Aspects of Sport. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 810. Study of the principles, practices, and theories associated with finance planning and management of enterprises engaged in the provision of sport related services and/or products. Topics include budget planning and preparation, preparing and analyzing financial statements, revenue sources, money management, preparation of business plans and feasibility studies.

ESS 812. Lifetime Fitness and Wellness. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 812. Philosophical and factual basis for lifetime fitness for professional fitness leaders. Problem-solving and decision-making approaches to establish creative and effective programs.

ESS 814. Sport Mkt/Prom/Fund Raising. (3 Credits)

I, A. Formerly PHE 814. Marketing, promotion, and fund raising within the context of amateur and professional sport. An overview of sport business industry; theory; pricing, distribution, and promotional technique of sport; media relations; endorsement and sponsorships; and licensing.

ESS 821. Physiological Bases of Phy Fit. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly PHE 821. Effects of chronic exercise on neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic function.

ESS 822. Sociology of Sport. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 822. Meaning of sport in contemporary societies; relationship of selected social factors on development of social groups and attitudes in varying levels of sport; structure and function of sport in simple and complex social institutions.

ESS 823. Psychology of Sport & Exercise. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly PHE 823. This course examines the psychological basis of organization and team dynamics of performance in sport and exercise behavior through an exploration of psychological theories and their applications to real world experiences.

ESS 825. Policy and Governance of Sport. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly PHE 825. An in-depth study of major sport governing agencies including organizational structure, constitutions, policies, procedures, and membership requirements of sport agencies at the state, national, and international levels.

ESS 835. Legal Issues in Sports Science. (3 Credits)

I. Formerly PHE 835. Principles and concepts of exercise and sport in contemporary society with primary emphasis on legal issues that relate to the exercise industry and amateur sport.

ESS 839. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Physical Ed. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 839. Prerequisites: departmental approval; must have been admitted to the Master of Science/Sports Administration option. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. One to six hours credit per semester or summer. Six hours may count toward master¿s degree. A minimum of eighty hours work is required for each academic credit.

ESS 839A. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Physical Ed. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 839A. Prerequisites: departmental approval; must have been admitted to the Master of Science/Sports Administration option. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. One to six hours credit per semester or summer. Six hours may count toward master¿s degree. A minimum of eighty hours work is required for each academic credit.

ESS 839B. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Physical Ed. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 839B. Prerequisites: departmental approval; must have been admitted to the Master of Science/Sports Administration option. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. One to six hours credit per semester or summer. Six hours may count toward master¿s degree. A minimum of eighty hours work is required for each academic credit.

ESS 839C. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Physical Ed. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 839C. Prerequisites: departmental approval; must have been admitted to the Master of Science/Sports Administration option. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. One to six hours credit per semester or summer. Six hours may count toward master¿s degree. A minimum of eighty hours work is required for each academic credit.

ESS 839D. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Physical Ed. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 839A. Prerequisites: departmental approval; must have been admitted to the Master of Science/Sports Administration option. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. One to six hours credit per semester or summer. Six hours may count toward master¿s degree. A minimum of eighty hours work is required for each academic credit.

ESS 839E. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Physical Ed. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 839E. Prerequisites: departmental approval; must have been admitted to the Master of Science/Sports Administration option. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. One to six hours credit per semester or summer. Six hours may count toward master¿s degree. A minimum of eighty hours work is required for each academic credit.

ESS 839F. Co-op or Appl Lrn: Physical Ed. (0.5-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 839F. Prerequisites: departmental approval; must have been admitted to the Master of Science/Sports Administration option. Work under faculty and field supervisors in a cooperative placement related to student¿s academic studies. One to six hours credit per semester or summer. Six hours may count toward master¿s degree. A minimum of eighty hours work is required for each academic credit.

ESS 848. History/Philosophy Ex/Sport Sc. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 848. A study of organized physical activity of people in significant cultural epochs in history and the underlying philosophy that influenced these activities and the influence on modern exercise and sport science methods and techniques.

ESS 850. Event and Facility Management. (3 Credits)

I. Formerly PHE 850. A. Focus on fundamentals of event and facility management: organizing and operating athletic evenets, planning and modifying facilities associated with athletic, physical education, fitness, and recreation programs.

ESS 869. Org Behavior & Leadrshp in ESS. (3 Credits)

II. Formerly PHE 869. Students will study the basic concepts, theories, organization and administration including financial management as applied to exercise and sport science.

ESS 870. Internship Sports Administrati. (1-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 870. Supervised experience in selected aspects of sports in a sports administration setting. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.

ESS 871. Internship: Exercise/Wellness. (1-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 871. Supervised experiences of selected aspects of wellness programming.

ESS 875. Seminar in Exercise and Sport. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 875. Research and discussion of critical questions in physical education; topics to be studied will vary according to the concerns of seminar students.

ESS 885. Independent Study. (1-3 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 885. Designed for graduate students who have demonstrated the ability to conduct individual research relating to physical education. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment. May be retaken to a maximum of three hours.

ESS 891. Issues in Exercise/ Sport Sci. (3 Credits)

A. Identification of critical issues arising from current problems; exploration of points of view and possible solutions.

ESS 896. Sports Administration Capstone. (3 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 896. Comprehensive integration and application of program learning outcomes. The student will analyze and synthesize academic knowledge and practical experience as they relate to issues and problems in sports administration.

ESS 897. Thesis. (3-6 Credits)

A. Formerly PHE 897. For students preparing a thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master¿s degree programs. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.