AT 615 - General Medical Conditions in the Physically Active

This course will follow an 8-week modular approach. The didactic portion of the course constitute 2 credit hours, the lab portion will account for 1 credit hour. Students will be instructed in medical conditions pertinent to the field of athletic training. The areas covered incorporate pathophysiology, (including congenital and acquired abnormalities, physical disabilities, and diseases), therapies, physical examination, and psychosocial aspects of the patient-provider relationship. These areas will be explored through a systems approach; nervous, pulmonary, integumentary, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, and genitourinary. The lab portion of the class will meet approximately 2 hours per week for clinical skill instruction and assessment.

Credits: 3

Program Graduate