Athletic Training Course Descriptions

The couses listed below are the core athletic training subject areas taught in the Dept. of Kinesiology. These descriptions are provided to give an overview of the types of course work that make up the program; they do not represent the entire program requirements. For a full description of the entire program please visit the Dept. of Kinesiology section of the on-line undergraduate catalog.

Fall ATEP Courses

KINES 301 Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training 2 credits
A course to provide the future athletic training professional with a foundation in advanced athletic training techniques. Sample topics include: injury prevention, emergency care, orthopedic appliance applications, protective equipment, environmental considerations, and computer applications.

KINES 317 Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries 4 credits
This course is designed to provide the evaluative skills and knowledge needed for minimum competency in the recognition and evaluation of common injuries and illnesses in athletes and active populations. Students will learn to form an impression for the purpose of administering appropriate first aid, emergency care, initial treatment, and proper medical referrals. This course includes lecture, lab, and clinical instruction.

KINES 358 Principles of Rehab. in the Treatment of Athletic Injuries 4 credits
A course designed to provide theory and practice in the use of therapeutic exercise
for the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Lecture and lab.

 

KINES 499 Seminar in Athletic Training 1 credit
A seminar course designed to provide students the opportunity to explore current topics of interest to the field of athletic training. Students will gain an understanding of the link from theory to practice, the role of research in an allied health profession, and the importance of professional development.

Spring ATEP Courses

KINES 400 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs 2 credits
Principles of organizational theory and administrative practice as they apply to athletic training and sports medicine programs. Emphasis on developing knowledge and skills needed for entry-level professionals in the athletic training field.

KINES 357 Physical Agents Used in the Treatment of Athletic Injuries 4 credits
A course designed to provide theory and practice in the use of physical modalities for athletic injury management. Lecture and lab.

 

Kines 457 Medical Aspects of Ex. and Sport 3 credits
A three credit course that focuses on a the medical aspects of exercise and sport. An emphasis on general medical issues. Taught by UW Sports Medicine team physicians and ATEP instructional faculty.

Capstone Courses

Kines 300 Practicum in Kinesiology (Athletic Training) 3 credits
A supervised clinical experience in an intercollegiate athletic training setting that allows students to utilize all of their athletic training skills.

 

KINES 450 Field Experience in Athletic Training 2 credits
A supervised clinical experience in a secondary school setting that allows students to gather clinical experience at a local high school. An emphasis is placed on injuries and conditions unique to this population.

Introductory ATEP Courses

KINES 127 Introduction to Athletic Training
2 credits - Offered Fall and Spring
An introductory course covering issues and basic concepts regarding prevention, management, and treatment of athletic injuries. The role of the athletic trainer in the sports medicine field is emphasized.

KINES 197 Basic Techniques in Athletic Training
1 credit - Spring Only
An applied clinical approach to basic skills commonly used in the field of athletic training. Designed for students interested in athletic training, and an appropriate elective for those who plan to teach or coach.

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