INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC HEALTHCARE

KINES 654

Examines acute and chronic medical problems encountered by athletic trainers. Includes examination and clinical skills, interventions, and requirements for referral as part of collaborative care. Emphasis on cardiopulmonary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecological, neurological, and systemic issues.

KINES 487

Discussion of contemporary issues in Athletic Healthcare including acute and chronic medical issues that may affect athletic performance.

KINES 651

Addresses the intersection of athletic training and public health by exploring population-based approaches to injury prevention and challenges students to explore how population-level problems impact individual health. Introduces and explores specific policies (e.g. concussion, athletic pre-participation, catastrophic injury) that impact the provision of effective patient-centered care and introduces skills required for management of these conditions.

KINES 650

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.

KINES 655

Examines acute and chronic medical problems encountered by athletic trainers. Includes examination and clinical skills, interventions, and requirements for referral as part of collaborative care. Emphasis on drug testing, illicit drug use, mental and behavioral health, sexual health, dermatology, wound care and closure, diabetes, and infectious disease.