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Course Name:  Introduction to Athletic Training 
Course Prefix: AT
Course Number: 1500
             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Jordan Hamson-Utley, jordanutley@weber.edu

Current Date:  10/13/2009
College: Education
Department:   HP&HP                              
From Term: Fall  2010 

Substantive

change 

Current Course Subject AT
Current Course Number 1500

AT 1500. Introduction to Athletic Training (First Semester) (1) F Provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Students who wish to apply for admission to the Clinical Track of the Athletic Training major must take this course. Two lab hours per week. Prerequisites: None.

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  AT            

Course Number: 1500

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Course Title: Introduction to Athletic Training

Abbreviated Course Title: Intro to Athletic Training

Course Type:  LEL

Credit Hours:  2  or if variable hours:    to

Contact Hours: Lecture 2  Lab 0   Other 0

Repeat Information:  Limit 0   Max Hrs 0 

Grading Mode:  standard

This course is/will be: a required course in a major program
a required course in a minor program
a required course in a 1- or 2- year program
elective

Prerequisites/Co-requisites:

None. This is an introduction course for students who are interested in the undergraduate Athletic Training major; students must complete this course to apply for the major.

Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):

AT 1500. Introduction to Athletic Training (First Semester) (2) F Provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Students who wish to apply for admission to the Undergraduate Athletic Training major must take this course. Required 5 hours (outside of class) clinical observation in approved athletic training rotation settings. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: None.

Justification: When originally proposed, this class was comprised of 2 hours of lab instruction for 1 credit. Due to the type of content that is required by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) programs and the structure of the athletic training education program (ATEP) at Weber State University, instructors who lead AT 1500 must cover 37 learning competencies in the introduction course; this is highly difficult in a lab style format (for 1 credit). Technically speaking, this change will not add a credit to the major. We currently require 78 credits in the BSAT program and this would move it to 79. However, we now have 19 credits that count for general education [HLTH SS1030 Healthy Lifestyles (3), HTHS LS1110 Biomedical Core Lab (4), PSY SS1010 Introductory Psychology (3), PEP SI3500 Kinesiology (3), PEP SI3600 Measurement for Evaluation and Research (3), NUTR LS1020 Foundations in Nutrition (3)]. So, the total number of credits required for the major, that do not also count for general education (19), is 59, leaving more than adequate room for the 1 credit increase to 60 overall. The athletic training faculty, including the faculty member who is currently teaching AT 1500, strongly suggest that this course be changed to reflect its educational content and style of delivery. The change would include that the course be lecture-type and meet two hours a week (as it currently does), however, the student will get 2 credits for the course. The justification for this change rests mainly in the heavy course content required in AT 1500 by CAATE and WSU's ATEP design; furthermore, students (and faculty) should be given credit for the time spent in the classroom mastering and educating this material (2 credits). To strengthen this justification to make the change form 1 credit to 2, the typical enrollments in this course have increased across the past 6 years from 24 to 61 students (Fall 2003, N= 24; Fall 2005, N= 40, Fall 2006, N= 48; Fall 2007, N= 47; Fall 2008, N= 61; Fall 2009, N= 57), making a lab course almost impossible logistically; because of the increased enrollments, it has been 2 hours of lecture for several years and as a result, this proposal simply requests a change to the catalog to reflect what we are truly doing.

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1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department?

true

If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?

NA.

2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department?

NA.

3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course.

This course is specific to the ATEP in the Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance; there are no other courses like this that it will have an impact on.

4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program?

yes

If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form.

5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).

Weber State University

Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance

Athletic Training Education Program

AT 1500 (2)- Introduction to Athletic Training

Syllabus: Fall 2010

Week Schedule: Wednesday/Friday 2:30-3:20pm, Stromberg, Room 34

Instructor: Dr. J. Jordan Utley

Office: Stromberg, 102E

Office Hours: As Posted, email me for an appointment to ensure availability

Phone: 801-626-7530

E-mail: JordanUtley@weber.edu

Course Description

Provides an opportunity for students to observe the function of an athletic training facility and

become aware of the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Students who

wish to apply for admission to the Undergraduate Athletic Training major must take this course.

Required 5 hours (outside of class) clinical observation in approved athletic training rotation

settings. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: None.

Goals: Upon completion of this course students should have an introductory understanding of:

1. Evaluation Skills

2. Record-keeping Skills

3. Emergency Injury Management

4. Environmental Issues

5. Musculoskeletal Anatomy

6. Basic taping techniques

7. Injury Pathology & Epidemiology

8. Therapeutic Modalities

9. Therapeutic Rehabilitation

10. Strength Training & Conditioning

11. Professionalism

12. Psychology of Injury & Rehabilitation

13. Basic Medical Terminology

14. Nutritional Concepts

Point Values:

A. Clinical Observation Experience, 5 hours @ 5 points ea 25

B. Class Participation, 5 in-class Labs @ 10 points ea 50

C. Exams, 3 @ 100 points ea 300

D. Online Assignments/Quizzes, 15 @ 10 points ea 150

Total Points 525

To access grades and other course materials, go to: http://online.weber.edu

To access ChiTester, go to : http://www.weber.edu/chitester

Final Grade

Your final grade is based on the number of points you earned divided by the total number of possible points.

488 472 457 436 420 404 383 368 352 331 315 <315

Resources

1. REQUIRED Textbook: Athletic Training Student Primer, Winterstein, A. (2003)

2. Optional Text: Sports Injury Guidebook, Gotlin. (2008).

3. REQUIRED Course Packet (see bookstore shelf for AT 1500)

4. WSU Online Login (for hybrid aspects of our course)

http://online.weber.edu/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct

5. iTunesU (for hybrid aspects of our course)

http://deimos.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/weber.edu.1544818895.01544818900

Clinical Observations (DUE next class day following last day of assigned time)

Clinical Observation Experience = 5 hours total

Each hour is worth 5 points = 25 points

A write up must accompany the experience(s) telling what you did/saw and what you learned.

It also needs to be signed by the on-campus clinical site supervisor (Nancy Weir, Joel Bass, etc.)

You will be assigned by first initial of last name and MUST go during your assigned time frame:

A-G: First 5 weeks of the semester (stay tuned for available practice times/locations/teams)

H-Q: Second 5 weeks of the semester (stay tuned for available practice times/locations/teams)

R-Z: Final 5 weeks of the semester (stay tuned for available practice times/locations/teams)

Class Attendance Policy

Students are EXPECTED to attend every class meeting during the designated time. Attendance will be taken

daily. Students are allowed one unexcused absence. Each absence results in a 5-point reduction in the student’s

class participation grade. Having to work (or provide childcare) does NOT count as an unexcused absence. This

course is offered once a year in the Fall; please plan accordingly.

Tardiness will not be tolerated as it affects student learning of students who showed up on-time. A late arrival to

class will result in an unexcused absence. Competencies covered in class during an absence must be made up by

the student.

Late Work Policy

Any late work will lose 10% per day that it is late. All physical “turn it in” in class assignments are due at the

beginning of class on the day that they are due.

Exams/Quizzes

Exams will be multiple choice, true/false, and matching. They will NOT be comprehensive. Each exam is

worth 100 points. Exams and quizzes will be open for review for two hours following each exam/quiz on Chitester

and indefinitely on WSU Online. Missed/late quizzes/exams may not be made up; plan accordingly, plan

ahead. The quizzes and exams will be taken either using the on-line testing software, Chi-Tester and will be

accessible from any of Weber State's Secure on-line testing centers or from your own computer using WSU

Online. For information regarding the hours and locations of the testing centers, go to:

http://weber.edu/TestingCenter/default.html

Bring Your Photo ID and Wildcat # or W# with you to all testing center exams.

ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments MUST BE word-processed (MAC or PC).

All assignments must be turned in via the digital drop box on WSU Online (SAVE PAPER!); due dates below.

Locate the assignments by using the left margin tab “assignments” and click on the “Assignment #x” link.

All late assignments lose 10% per day that they are late.

Assignment #1 – Visit the NATA website (10 points) Due Date: Week 1 Friday by 5pm (8/28)

Go to the website of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association: www.nata.org

Surf around.

Write down 10+ things you learned about the field of athletic training that you did not know before you

visited this website.

Be sure to include the following 3 in your 10+ items:

1.Describe what an athletic trainer is and the settings in which athletic trainers work.

2.How do the job responsibilities differ from one type of job to another (such as college vs. clinic)?

3.Read the NATA Code of Ethics – how are these used?

Assignment #2 - Visit the CAATE Website (10 points) Due Date: Week 2 Friday by 5pm (9/4)

CAATE is the organization that accredits athletic training education programs.

Visit their website: www.caate.net

Surf around to learn about this organization and its standards.

Read the CAATE standards and answer the following questions (in your own words):

1. How many content areas comprise an accredited athletic training education program?

2. Which content area do you think would be most interesting to learn and why?

3. How many learning competencies are nested within the Psychosocial Intervention & Referral content

area? Choose one that you think would be interesting to learn and explain why.

4. Which content area do you think would be least interesting to learn and why?

Assignment #3 – Visit the BOC website (10 points) Due Date: Week 3 Friday by 5pm (9/11)

Go to the website of the national Board of Certification. www.bocatc.org Surf around.

Answer the following questions:

1. What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the BOC certification exam?

2. What is the mission of the BOC? Summarize in your own words.

3. What are the continuing education requirements for Certified Athletic Trainers (hint – ATC’s)?

4. Find and read the BOC Standards of Practice.

Describe 5 things you learned and thought were interesting.

Assignment #4 – Student Code Quiz (10 points) Due Date: Week 4 Wed by 5pm (9/16)

Go to the WSU Student Code Website. http://weber.edu/ppm/6-22.htm Surf around.

Review the code, focusing on the following questions and then take the quiz on ChiTester at a secure testing

center. You may bring a copy of the student code with you.

1. What constitutes cheating?

2. What is collusion? Give an example that might occur in your classes at WSU.

3. Answer these questions as well. These will not be found on the website.

A. In the event of a conflict, the student should first pursue informal resolution by speaking

with the instructor. Should the conflict not be resolved at this level, the student should

then consult the following, in order: the program director, the HPHP department chair,

and the College of Education dean. How can you find these individuals?

B. What should a student do if they do not feel that they've reached a satisfactory resolution

after meeting with these individuals?

Assignment #5 – Student Handbook Quiz (10 points) Due Date: Week 4 Friday by 5pm (9/18)

Take at a secure testing center on ChiTester.

No notes or books allowed.

Assignment #6 - Injury Evaluation Quiz (10 points) Due Date: Week 6 Friday by 5pm (10/2)

Review the Student Handbook on the Athletic Training website: www.programs.weber.edu/athletictraining

Take the Student Handbook Quiz in a secure testing center on ChiTester.

You may access the handbook online during the quiz.

Assignment #7 – Pathology of Injuries Quiz (10 points) Due Date: Week 7 Friday by 5pm (10/9)

Take at a secure testing center on ChiTester.

No notes or books allowed.

Assignment #8 – Medical Terminology Quiz (10 points) Due Date: Week 8 Wed by 5pm (10/14)

Take at a secure testing center on ChiTester.

No notes or books allowed.

Assignment #9 – iTunesU & Sports Medicine (10 points) Due Date: Week 8 Friday by 5pm (10/16)

Using the Internet, locate three “podcasts”, “Power point”, or presentations/videos that pertain to a

Kinesiotaping technique or special joint evaluation test used within Athletic Training. Once you find the

file(s), copy the address/location (URL) of the file(s) to turn into the digital drop box for this assignment.

The other part of this assignment is to save a copy of the files to CD and turn in to me in class during the

12th week of class. Put your first and last name on the CD and “Yes” or “No” if you want it back. You will

also answer the following questions about each “file” (copy and paste the following into a word doc and

answer):

1. What taping technique is captured? ______________________________________________________

2. Quality of the video/presentation? Grade on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the BEST. ____

3. Did it provide enough information for you to learn the technique for the first time? Yes or No ____

Assignment #10 – Refine your Resume (10 points) Due Date: Week 9 Friday by 5pm (10/23)

Using the handouts in your packet from the NATA student lounge (this year at NATA in San Antonio),

update your resume including all essential elements and following suggested guidelines provided in the

handouts. If you do not have a resume, build one now!

You will be graded on the following:

1. Clarity of writing (3 points)

2. Spacing and formatting (3 points)

3. Relevant content (as per NATA student guide) (4 points)

*Extra credit given to the top 5 resumes!*

Assignment #11 – Lower Extremity Worksheet (10 points) Due Date: Week 11 Fri by 5pm (11/6)

Assignment #12 – Upper Extremity Worksheet (10 points) Due Date: Week 12 Fri by 5pm (11/13)

Assignment #13 – General Medical Conditions Worksheet (10)Due Date: Week 13 Fri by 5pm (11/20)

Assignment #14 – Concussion Evaluation Worksheet (10 pts) Due Date: Week 14 Wed by 5pm (11/25)

Assignment #15 – Nutrition Worksheet (10 points) Due: Week 15 Fri by 5pm (12/4)

Assignment #16 – *Extra Credit* – Concussion Evaluation Video/Podcast (10 points) Due Dec 1 by 5pm

Using the Internet, locate a concussion evaluation video/podcast. Copy/paste the link into the assignment

digital dropbox along with a description of which/what concussion grading scale/method was used in the

video/podcast. The points that you receive for this assignment will vary based on how good the video is that

you located and the accuracy of your assessment of the evaluation method used.

Other Extra Credit Assignments (2 points each)

Multiple questions will be posted throughout the semester on WSU online asking you to identify certain

common injuries/illnesses/disorders in athletic training. To access the extra credit, go to the left margin,

click on “Assignments” tab and scroll down to Extra Credit. Click on any links that you see there to try your

hand at some extra points! Here’s how it works. Look at the picture and identify the injury. Then, answer

the question about the injury, illness, or disorder. Potential topics include: “Identify the injury”, “Identify

the skin disorder”, and “Identify the taping technique”.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

The instructor reserves the right to make changes/additions to the syllabus and will notify all students

present in class of any such changes/additions. Changes will also be listed in announcements on the WSU

online class site as pop-up messages when you log-in. Please stay tuned as our hybrid course allows for a

flexible calendar.

Additional Notes:

Academic Integrity: Cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated.

The policy of the Weber State University Student Code found at http://weber.edu/ppm/6-22.htm will be enforced. Any individual caught cheating on examinations

and/or assignments or plagiarizing will receive an automatic “E” for their final grade. Furthermore, a letter will go into the student’s file describing the situation.

Students with Disabilities: Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room

181 of the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course material (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.

Harassment/Discrimination

Weber State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of discrimination based upon race, color, ethnic background,

national origin, religion, creed, age, lack of American citizenship, disability, status of veteran of the Vietnam era, sexual orientation or preference or gender, including

sexual/gender harassment. Such an environment is a necessary part of a healthy learning and working atmosphere because such discrimination undermines the sense of

human dignity and sense of belonging of all people in the environment. Thus, students in this class should practice professional deportment, and avoid treating others in

a manner that is demeaning or derisive in any respect.

While diverse viewpoints and opinions are welcome in this class, in expressing them, we will practice the mutual deference so important in the world of work. Thus,

while I encourage you to share your opinions, when appropriate, you will be expected to do so in a manner that is respectful towards others, even when you disagree

with them.

If you have questions regarding the university’s policy against discrimination and harassment you may contact the university’s AA/EO office (626-6239) or visit its

website: http://departments.weber.edu/aaeeo/

Tentative Class Schedule Readings

Wk 1 August 26 What is an athletic trainer? Work settings? CHAPTER 1

Typical Day? Salaries? CHAPTER 2

Other health care professionals

Academic Advising: 4-year vs. Accelerated Track/Honors

28 History of Athletic Training CHAPTER 3

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association

The Board of Certification

Educational Standards (CAATE)

Assignment #1 DUE - NATA Website

Wk 2 Sept 2 OSHA Training (Richard Sandau)

Blood Borne Pathogens: LAB 1 CHAPTER 8

Appendix B

4 Review Student Handbook

HIPAA Policy

FERPA Policy

Assignment #2 DUE – CAATE Website

Assignment Extra credit: What is HIPAA, What is FERPA (WSU Online)

Wk 3 9 Educational Requirements for Athletic Training CHAPTER 4

Discuss Application Procedures to UG –ATEP

Clinical Field Experience CHAPTER 5

11 On-field Injury Evaluation: SOAP & HOPS CHAPTER 7

Basic Medical Terminology

Taking a medical history: Role Play LAB 2

The BOC

Assignment #3 DUE - BOC Website

Wk 4 16 Emergency Care & Universal Precautions CHAPTER 8

Assignment #4 Due WED: Student Code Quiz

18 Emergency Action Plans CHAPTER 9

NATA Position Statement: EAP

Assignment #5 Due: Student Handbook Quiz

Wk 5 23 Environmental Considerations CHAPTER 10

Heat Loss, Body Temperature Methods HOURS DUE

Recognize clinical signs of heat stress Group #1

Practice recommendations, NATA position statements

25 Exam #1: Chi-tester Secure Lab (BRING ID)

Exam #2 Begins here

Wk 6 30 Mechanisms & Characteristics of Athletic Injury

Pathology of Injury/Epidemiology of Injury

Injury Risk Lab 3

Review Exam #1 Results

Oct 2 Examine via the Internet the various state, regional, national regulatory boards

Locate needed information for the field of athletic training (licensure guidelines,

practice guidelines, etc.) Keep URL’s for future reference.

Assignment #6 Due: Injury Evaluation Quiz

Wk 7 7 Strength Training & Conditioning

9 Ankle Taping Techniques LAB 4

Assignment #7 Due: Pathology of Injuries Quiz

Wk 8 14 Nutritional Considerations: Part 1

Performance enhancing substances (dietary supplements & ergogenic aids),

banned drug classes, storage and dispensing drugs (federal, state & local

regulations)

Assignment #8 Due WED: Medical Terminology Quiz

16 Nutrition: Part 2

Healthy weight gain/loss, fluid replacement guidelines, pre-event meals,

disordered eating (signs & symptoms, diagnosis, referral)

Assignment #9 Due: iTunesU & Sports Medicine: Part 1

Wk 9 21 Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries *See Packet

Therapeutic Modalities

23 Therapeutic Rehabilitation Appendix D

Assignment #10 Due: Refine Your Resume

Wk 10 28 Licensure of Athletic Trainers / Professionalism CHAPTER 2

Continuing Education, State practice acts

Role Delineation Study

Code of Ethics Appendix A

National & State Credentials HOURS DUE

GROUP #2

30 Exam #2 - Chi-tester Secure Lab (BRING ID)

Exam #3 Begins here

Wk 11 Nov 4 Common Injuries to the Lower Extremity LAB 5 CHAPTER 11

Review Exam #2 Results

6 Common Injuries to the Lower Extremity

Assignment #11 Due: Lower Extremity Worksheet

Wk 12 11 Common Injuries to the Upper Extremity CHAPTER 12

13 Common Injuries to the Upper Extremity

Assignment #12 Due: Upper Extremity Worksheet

Wk 13 18 Common Injuries to the Head, Neck, Spine CHAPTER 13

20 General Medical Conditions & Common Injuries CHAPTER 14

Assignment #13 Due: General Medical Conditions Worksheet

Wk 14 Dec 2 Psychology of Sport Injury & Rehabilitation: Theory *See Module 15 for

Additional Resources

4 Psychology of Rehabilitation: Mental Skills for Injured Athletes

Assignment #15 Due: Nutrition Worksheet HOURS DUE

GROUP #3

Wk 15 Dec TBA Exam #3

Your final exam will be taken in Chi-tester secure lab and will be available

all week.