AT 622G - Athletic Training Evaluation-Lower Extremity

The purpose of this course is to instruct the students on the proper methods of musculoskeletal evaluation of the lower extremity. Students will learn the mechanical and physiological basis of injury and injury evaluation techniques. They will be instructed on the proper methods of documentation, patient interview, history, observation, palpation, strength testing, and special tests. Students will acquire skills in the testing of joint laxity and neurological evaluation. Assessment will take place in the form of written examinations and lab practical/injury scenarios. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of skills as defined by the clinical proficiencies delineated and published by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the CAATE.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic Training Master’s program; AT 610G - Introduction to Athletic Training; AT 619G - Athletic Training Clinical 1 with a grade of “C” or higher; AT 615G - Bracing, Wrapping, and Taping Techniques with a grade of “C” or higher; AT 618G - Emergency Care Procedures in Athletic Training with a grade of “C” or higher
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Graduate AT Fee applies to this course.