A foundation to learn a systematic evidenced based approach to evaluation and treatment of Head, and Spinal injuries, exercise program development, techniques, indications, contraindications of exercise, exercise progression and analysis and application of modalities in treatment and rehabilitation of spine and head injury.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning throughout the life span. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences including: anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, exercise technique, program design, and testing and evaluation.

This course is designed to provide the student with on and/or off-grounds clinical experiences in athletic training and sports medicine. Observation and performance of professional skills under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer; focuses on psychomotor skills and clinical proficiencies introduced in KINE 5720 and 5750.

This course is a continuation of KINE 5745 Evidenced Based Sports Medicine I and continues to instruct the student on the principles of evidence-based medicine and clinical epidemiology with emphasis on the interpretation of clinical research that assess prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies in sports medicine.

Supervised field experiences for master's degree students under the direction of professional staff. Student should obtain approval from their advisor before registering for this practicum.

Independent Study for master's level students working in cooperation with a faculty member.

This is an advanced athletic training course designed to enhance the athletic trainer's comprehensive understanding of regional pathophysiology of musculoskeletal sports injuries, surgical interventions, rehabilitation, and return to sports. Attention will focus on the treatment of musculoskeletal sports injuries with a concentration of surgical and conservative interventions.

This course will explore critical questions, problems, and contemporary issues in athletic training involving ethics, governmental affairs, employment, service, diversity and education. In addition, preparation for the BOC certification examination will be part of this course.

This course is the third of three is a series that examines the principles of designing, executing, and interpreting clinical and translational research in the disciplines of athletic training and sports medicine. This series of classes is to guide the student through the thesis/scholarly project process. This class is specifically targeted for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

This course is designed to provide the student with on and/or off-grounds clinical experiences in athletic training and sports medicine. Observation and performance of professional skills under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer; expanding on skills and clinical proficiencies introduced in KINE 6730.