AT 220 - Principles of Athletic Training

This course is designed to provide athletic training students with basic knowledge and skills required to perform injury prevention, recognition, and care. Topics include environmental risk factors, protective equipment, the healing process, palpation, injury classification and mechanisms. Skill acquisition focuses on equipment fitting, emergency procedures, splinting, and basic injury evaluation. 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.

Prerequisite: BIOL 365 with grade of “C” or higher (or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 365).
Credits: 3
When Offered: (spring only)