MSU Billings Catalog

ATEP - Athletic Training

ATEP 534 Emergency Management in AT. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Summer

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

3cr. Serves as an introduction to athletic training practice. Emphasis on the prevention, care, and management of acute injuries and illnesses, as well as risk management, environmental concerns, and protective taping and equipment.

Lecture Hours 2, Lab Hours 1

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 535 Current Topics in Sports Med. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Provides an investigation into cultural competent care, mental health issues, current topics, and professionalism in athletic training.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 537 Fnd of Research & EBP in AT. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission into AT Program.

3cr. Explores quantitative and qualitative research methodologies used in athletic training and evaluation of published research in the field. The course will introduce evidence-based practice research, provide strategies for reading and writing critically, and offer a plan to applying evidence-based practice in daily clinical practice.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 540 Practicum in Athletic Trng I. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 559.

Builds on skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. First in the series of four practicum courses.

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 541 Practicum in Athletic Trng II. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Corequisite(s): ATEP 564.

Expands on skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. Second in the series of four practicum courses.

Lecture Hours 1

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 542 Lower Extremity Assessment. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Provides a study of anatomy and physiology, assessment, evaluation techniques, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the lower extremities and lumbar spine.

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 544 Upper Extremity Assessment. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Provides a study of anatomy and physiology, assessment, evaluation techniques, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the upper extremities, head, and thoracic and cervical spine.

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 546 General Medical Assessment. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Examines the recognition, assessment, and management of general medical conditions and illnesses, and discusses the pharmaceutical process of therapeutic interventions and therapies.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 548 Head and Spine Assessment. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to AT Program.

3cr. Provides a study of anatomy and physiology, assessment, evaluation techniques, treatment and management of conditions for the head, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. This course also discusses the assessment techniques commonly used in the evaluation of a sports-related concussion.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 550 Practicum in Athletic Trng III. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 577.

Broadens skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. Third in the series of four practicum courses.

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 551 Practicum in Athletic Trng IV. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Corequisite(s): ATEP 582.

Reviews and refines skills previously acquired and evaluated in previous coursework. Fourth in the series of four practicum courses.

Lecture Hours 1

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 551L Practicum Athletic Trng IV Lab. 0 Credits

Lab Hours 0

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 559 Clinical Education I. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Summer

Corequisite(s): ATEP 540.

Provides students with the opportunity to acquire clinical experience and practice clinical skills in the field under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. First in a series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 564 Clinical Education II. 2 Credits

Corequisite(s): ATEP 541.

Provides students with the opportunity to acquire clinical experience and to expand clinical knowledge and skills under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Second in series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 566 Therapeutic Modalities. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Explores the physiology, theory, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic modalities.

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 572 Therapeutic Exercise. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate athletic training program.

Explores the theory, development, and application of therapeutic exercise programs.

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 574 Manual Therapy Techniques. 1 Credit

Term Typically Offered: Spring

1cr. Considers the theories and application methods of comprehensive manual therapy techniques.

Lecture Hours 1

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 575 Case Studies in Sport Psych. 3 Credits

Offers a case study approach to evaluate mental health issues as well as to discuss psychological interventions for the active individual.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 577 Clinical Education III. 9 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 550.

Provides students with an immersive clinical experience to expand clinical knowledge and skills. Experience occurs under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Third in series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 9

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 578 Org and Admin in Athletic Trng. 3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Admittance into ATEP.

Topics include leadership; insurance; ethics; professional development; and the planning, organization, operations, and assessment of athletic training programming and facilities. Fiscal and risk management will also be examined.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 581 Therapeutic Interventions I. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Prerequisite(s): Admission into AT Program.

3cr. Explores the theories and application methods of comprehensive therapeutic modalities and manual therapies for injuries commonly sustained by the physically active.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 582 Clinical Education IV. 2 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall

Corequisite(s): ATEP 551.

(10-20 lab/wk) Provides students with the opportunity to gain experience and refine clinical skills in the field under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Last in series of clinical education courses.

Lecture Hours 2

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 583 Therapeutic Interventions II. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission into AT Program.

3cr. Studies the theories and application methods of comprehensive rehabilitation programs and manual techniques and joint manipulation for injuries commonly sustained by the physically active.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 588 Hlth Admin & Leadership in AT. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission into AT program.

3cr. Examines aspects of athletic training leadership styles, organization and administration. This course focuses on program leadership, risk management, policy and procedure development, and organizational operations.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance

ATEP 597 Capstone. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the graduate Athletic Training Program.

Serves as an intensive and cumulative review of athletic training competencies and proficiencies. Course is geared towards preparing the athletic training student to challenge the BOC exam.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Health Sci & Human Performance