Study of emerging topics of current high interest in athletic training. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits.

This is a course designed to students pursuing a certification in Athletic Training or similar professional license in health care professions that focuses on the concepts related to the administration of athletic training programs including legal aspects and regulation of clinical practice, department and personnel management, budgeting, medical records management, risk management planning, facility design, development of referral programs and basic program outcome assessment methods.

This four credit course (2 hours of lecture, 4 hours of lab per week) is designed for students pursuing a certification in athletic training or similar health care profession. A combination of lecture and laboratory experiences will be provided in order for the student to learn and demonstrate appropriate assessment and care for patient of all ages, specific to the entire upper extremity. Regional study of musculoskeletal and neurological evaluation, assessment, management and rehabilitation of the upper extremity will be covered.

This is an advanced athletic training course encompassing a wide range of topics related to all aspects of skeletal muscle form and function. The primary focus of this course will be on the mechanical properties of skeletal muscle, and translational aspects of basic science research and clinical care.

This is the second course in a 4-part sequence of athletic training courses encompassing a wide range of topics related to all domains of the athletic training profession. The primary focus of this course sequence will be on the discussion of clinical cases and clinical issues in a group discussion ranging from athletic injury assessment, intervention, communication issues among athletes and coaches and any other relevant clinical issues facing credentialed athletic trainers.

This is the fourth course in a 4-part sequence of athletic training courses encompassing a wide range of topics related to all domains of the athletic training profession. The primary focus of this course sequence will be on the discussion of clinical cases and clinical issues in a group discussion ranging from athletic injury assessment, intervention, communication issues among athletes and coaches and any other relevant clinical issues facing credentialed athletic trainers.

This is a 3 hour course designed for health care professionals that require advanced training in the design, implementation and evaluation of transitional or sport-specific rehabilitation protocols to initiate reintegration of the injured athlete to full participation. The first half of the course will utilize a combination of lectures and laboratory experiences to provide foundational concepts for exercise prescription, dose, and progression specific to the patient's sport, injury and functional capacity.

This course guides students to explore business majors and career opportunities while considering their individual decision making and leadership styles. Students participate in assessment activities designed to enhance their understanding of self as they examine their personality, interests, values and skills - factors that influence choosing an academic major and career pathway. Students explore potential career paths of Gatton majors by participating in exploration activities and utilizing resources provided by the Graham Office of Career Management.

This course provides an introductory level understanding of how a business operates and how it is managed. Business concepts and activities that will be covered include business development, management, human resources, marketing, accounting and finance.

The course will emphasize the application of communicative, critical thinking, digital, and collaborative skillsets in the development of students' careers. It will address career opportunities, identifying and selecting personally appropriate career paths, and internship/job search activities.