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Jul 12, 2025
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AT 636G - Athletic Training Evaluation-Upper Extremity The purpose of this course is to instruct the students on the proper methods of musculoskeletal evaluation of the upper extremity, thorax, spine, and head. 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 skills. 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 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic Training Master’s Program; AT 622G - Athletic Training Evaluation-Lower Extremity with a grade of “C” or higher; AT 625G - Functional Anatomy and Movement with a grade of “C” or higher; AT 629G - Athletic Training Clinical 2 with a grade of “C” or higher; AT 620G - Therapeutic Modalities with a grade of “C” or higher Credits: 3 NOTE:
* The Graduate AT Fee applies to this course.
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