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FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

KINES 650
Course Description

Addresses foundational concepts and skills required for contemporary athletic training practice including: an introduction to evidence-based practice, disablement models and patient reported outcomes, team approach to healthcare, legal and ethical considerations, primacy of the patient, effective communication, concepts of professionalism and cultural competence.

Prerequisites

Declared Athletic Training MS

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.88

-2.23% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
84.62%

-11.62% from Historical

Class Size
13

-3.19% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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