AT 635G - Athletic Training Administration

This course provides students the knowledge and skills necessary for the administration of an athletic training program. Course content will include administrative components of athletic training, physical exams, legal issues, emergency planning, record keeping, athletic training facility design, and administrative/leadership skills. Professional development and the role and structure of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) are also discussed. Students will examine position statements published by the NATA in this course. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of skills as defined by the clinical proficiencies delineated and published by the Education Council of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MAT program; AT 639G - Athletic Training Clinical 3 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Credits: 3
NOTE:
* The Graduate AT Fee applies to this course.