This is the syllabus for the course. Please read over this before completing the assignments for week 1.

Course Description
The purpose of this course is to help the student gain new and useful information in the field of athletic
training. Educated Athletic Trainers can help in the reduction of athletic injuries by creating an awareness
of potential problems and proper care once an injury occurs. This introductory course has been designed to
integrate personal experiences each student possesses with teaching based on sound theory and research-
driven educational practice.

Prerequisites:
Admission to ATEP Curriculum. Concurrent enrollment HHP 2602 or current ARC Professional rescuer
certification

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the basic components of a comprehensive athletic injury/illness prevention program
including (a) physical examinations and screening procedures, (b) physical conditioning, (c) fitting
and maintenance of protective equipment, (d) application of taping, special pads, etc., (e) control
of environmental risks, (f) nutrition, and (g) psychosocial and sociocultural issues.
• Identify the components of a physical conditioning program
• Be familiar with and use appropriate terminology and documentation with allied health care
professionals
• Understands, appreciates, and explains (a) legal, moral and ethical parameters of an ATC, (b)
scope of practice, (C) local, state, national requirements and regulations of Athletic Training and
supporting agencies.
• Identify the consequences of improper fluid replacement
• Understand and differentiate the roles of NATA, BOC, JRC-AT, CAATE and other appropriate
allied health care agencies
• Understand the professional development and responsibilities of an ATC
• Be proficient in emergency care aspects including (a) knowledge of equipment needs and uses, (b)
AED, (c)bleeding, (d) universal precautions,(e) transportation, (f) protective equipment removal
• Be proficient in wound cleaning
• Fabricate and apply immobilization devices including cervical collars, spine boards, fixation and
traction splints, shoulder immobilizers, slings, etc.
• Be familiar with common injuries to each major body part as indicated by contemporary
epidemiological studies of injuries in various competitive sports and be familiar with the reporting
agencies and necessary documentation.
• Recognize the general concepts and differences in the legal regulation of pharmaceuticals, be
familiar with laws governing dispensing medications, relate the relationship of generic to brand
name pharmaceuticals, recognized adverse drug reaction, and be able to use the PDR or other
reference books to obtain needed information
• Understand typical community-based emergency health care delivery plans including
communication and transportation systems.
• Be familiar with availability, purposes, and maintenance of contemporary first aid and emergency
care equipment and supplies and commonly recommended contents or emergency care field kits.
• Understand the standards for design and construction, maintenance, and re-conditioning of
protective sports equipment.

Class Attendance
Attendance of class is the basis of the University concept and imperative for understanding of the course
material. All class sessions are mandatory. One letter grade will be deducted from
students final grade who miss more than one (1) class session. However, it is inevitable that situations
arise and a student might have to miss a class. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior
to this absence OR as soon as possible in the event of an illness, accident, etc. It is also the students
responsibility to make up any work missed. No examinations, quizzes, etc will be allowed to be made up
unless prior consent of instructor has been established.

Timeliness
Class begins at 9:30am and typically a quiz or important information will be administered at that time.
Do not be late as these events will not be re-scheduled.

Class Participation
Students will receive participation points based on the student’s attendance and participation during lab
activities and class lectures. Each student is expected to read assigned material prior to each class and
actively participate in class discussions. Participation in class discussion is highly encouraged and promotes
understanding of the material. This course is an interactive course and many times throughout the semester
practical skills will be performed and feedback from both the instructor and student is imperative for
learning.

Dress: This is a hands on, practical application class. Students are expected to wear comfortable clothing
that enables them to move freely and participate.

Academic Integrity
Success in this course is dependant on the individual students commitment to learn and understand the
material. Any act of academic dishonesty will result in University ramifications as outlined in the
Oklahoma State University Student Handbook, including failure of the course. Cell phones, PDA’s or any
other electronic media will be restricted to emergency use in the classroom during scheduled class time. All
OSU policies and procedures, as well as all Athletic Training Education Program’s, will be followed in this
course. For detailed information visit http://www.okstate.edu/acadaffr/sylatind.html and review the Athletic
Training Education Program Handbook.

Students with Disabilities
Any student who requires assistance throughout the course of the semester should immediately notify the
instructor (a meeting can be scheduled)so that measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunity to
succeed in this course.

Course Grading
Grades will be given for total number of points earned, not for percentage of total points.

1) 2 written exams (75 pts each) = 150 pts
2) Practical exams (25 pts each) = 50 pts
3) Quizzes (pts each depend on # given) = 50 pts
4) CPR Exam & Practical = 100 pts
4) Electronic Portfolio = 50 pts
5) Lab/other activities (pts vary) = 75 pts
6) Reflection Journal and Hours = 75 pts
Total points = 550 pts




Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 65-69%
F = below 65%

Written Exams: These exams will be made up of multiple choice, matching, short answer, scenarios, and
various other forms. The focus will be on application of the information covered in class, readings, and
laboratory.

Midterm and Final Practical Exams: Each student will randomly be assigned skills to perform. Material
for these examinations will come from the in-class lab activities and competencies assigned. This will give
each student the opportunity to demonstrate the practical skills learned. These examinations will take place
the week prior to Spring Break and Finals. They may be combined with practical examinations from other
entry level courses you are enrolled in. Your grade for this class will only be reflective of your performance
on the material from this course.

Quizzes: This form of evaluation will be used to ensure continual growth as an Athletic Trainer. These
will be given on a regular basis and will cover the skills and information previously discussed in class
and/or assigned readings.

Electronic Portfolio or E-Folio: This activity is for your benefit. Each of you will develop and maintain
an electronic portfolio for this course (and throughout the ATEP). You must complete the portfolio and
submit it on a flash drive. You will be given more details in class.

Lab/Other Activities: Throughout the semester in class labs, as well as outside activities, will be assigned.
Students are responsible for completely each lab and all associated activities. If a student is not in
attendance on the day the laboratory or activity they will not be allowed to make up the assignment.

Reflection Journal: Students are required to observe an allied health practitioner (ATC if continuing in the
ATEP program) throughout the semester. All students are required to complete 50 hours of observation
(see more information below). Your rotations (hours) are scheduled for you and will involve observing
OSU ATCs and sports. During this observation, each student will keep a journal of his or her experiences.
You will be required to submit a weekly journal entry (every Friday by noon) via drop box (D2L). You
may be provided with a topic of the week. If no topic is provided you are expected to reflect on what you
have learned, seen, need to learn, are confused about, etc. You will complete a journal entry every week of
the semester (you are welcome and encouraged to do daily entries but only weekly is required). At the end
of the semester you will reflect over all the entries and your final entry will be a reflection of your semester.
You must use the clinical experience form provided.

NOTE - Observation hours: Each student is required to complete 50 hours of observation as part of
the requirements for this course. If a student is planning on applying for formal admission into the
ATEP they must complete 50 hours by the end of April. Students that don’t complete the 50 hours for
the course will have their final grade for that requirement reduced by the percentage of hours not
completed. For example, a student only completely 35 hours would have only completed 70% of the hours
meaning they were 30% short of the requirement. So the most they could receive of the 87.5 pts possible
for journal entries and hours would be approximately 27 points.

Required Text:
Introduction to Athletic Training. Hillman, Human Kinetics 2005

Recommended Text:
Dictionary for Athletic Training. Bernier, Slack 2002

***Please note the instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus as necessary for a successful
learning environment.

Week 1: December 1-5

1. For this week's assignment you need to begin by reading the blog. (link is below: lmnop blog).
2. Then you will need to research the definition of the profession of athletic training and find out as much about what it means to be an athletic trainer as you can using the links below.
3. Read Chapter 1 of the Introduction to Athletic Training (Hillman) book. Pages 1-33.
4. After you have completed your research, follow the link to the discussion board and write a reply to the blog. You will be posting this on the class discussion board (not the blog discussion board) so feel free to express your true thoughts/feelings on the content of the post and about what it means to be an athletic trainer in general.
5. You will need to respond to the post of at least two other students.
6. This assignment will be due midnight Friday December 5th, 2008.