AT 630 - Evidence Based Practice: Clinical Research I

This course explores quantitative and qualitative research methodologies used in athletic training and evaluation of published research in the field. This is a writing enhanced (WE) course. WE courses require a substantial amount of writing as a way to help students learn course content, as well as to support the development of each student’s writing ability. Course grading will include assessments based on the demonstration of writing elements, such as a clear thesis, good organization, support or evidence for claims, proper grammar, and proofreading. Research methodologies are discussed including: with how to identify a research topic (PICO), how to perform a literature search and organize resources, and how to organize and write a literature comprehensive review of the literature. Students will then design a research project, generate and research proposal and submit the proposal for Institutional Review Board approval.

Credits: 3

Program Graduate