AT130:
This is a basic introduction course into the many disciplines of Athletic Training. Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, as well as the diverse role of Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) and the concept of the Sports Medicine team will be the focus of the course. Philosophical questions, historical information and foundation topics within the profession will be addressed.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Athletic Training or Exercise Science major.
Meeting Times, Location, & Course Delivery Details
In Person.
***If WC were to move to an online format, this class would move to online synchronous, ZOOM***
Contact Information
Textbook;
Principles of Athletic Training: A Guide to Evidence- Based Clinical Practice, Prentice, (2021) 17th edition, McGraw-Hill
*Hardback or loose leaf required- not the e-book version.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Describe what risk management is and how to prevent basic injuries
- Recognize and define basic pathology of injuries and illnesses in the sports medicine field
- Demonstrate the process of an orthopedic clinical exam/develop a diagnosis
- Identify basic medical conditions/disabilities commonly seen in the sports medicine field
- Outline basic pharmacology and the use of therapeutic modalities, conditioning/rehabilitation as it pertains to sports medicine
- Identify nutritional concepts as it pertains to athletes/sports
- Determine the basic concept of psychosocial intervention and referral in the world of athletics
- Identify basic healthcare administrative responsibilities and professional development as it pertains to Athletic Training
- Demonstrate basic acute care of injuries and illnesses in the field of sports medicine
- Evaluate the use of/importance of Evidence-Based Practice in the field of Athletic Training
Tentative Schedule:
Weekly Schedule- subject to change
Date Topics for the Week Test dates, important notes
Week 1 8-18 |
| Quiz 1 |
Week 2 8-25 |
| Quiz 2 |
Week 3 9-1 W,F only |
| Mon, Labor Day- No Classes Quiz 3 |
Week 4 9-8 |
| Exam 1 |
Week 5 9-15 |
| Quiz 4 |
Week 6 9-22 |
| Quiz 5 |
Week 7 9-29 |
| Exam 2 |
Week 8 10-6 |
| Quiz 6 |
Week 9 10-13 No class Mon- Fall Break |
| Quiz 7 No class Mon- Fall Break |
Week 10 10-20 |
| Exam 3 |
Week 11 10-27 |
| Quiz 8 |
Week 12 11-3 |
| Exam 4 |
Week 13 11-10 |
| Quiz 9 |
Week 14 11-17 |
| Quiz 10 |
Weeks 15 11-24 Monday only |
| Wed- Fri; Thanksgiving Break No classes |
Week 16 12-1 M,W only |
| Exam 5 MON, WED only- Reg. class |
| Finals Week | Final Exam; 12-5-25, 10:15-12:15am*** | FRI- FINAL EXAM |
Subject to change during the semester. Adequate notice of changes will be given.
Course Requirements
Weekly Quizzes 20 points each
Exams (5) 100 points each – 500 pts, pts vary
Final Exam 250 points
Student assignments/homework points vary
- Due dates TBA*
The instructor reserves the right to take attendance and participation into consideration when assessing final grades in this class. No late work accepted.
The grading scale will be as follows:
Grading Policy/ Scale: A = 90 – 100% of total pts.
B = 80 – 89% of total pts.
C = 70 – 79% of total pts.
D = 60 – 69% of total pts.
F = 59% and below
*Grading system is straight letter grade, no +/- grades.
* Points will be deducted from tests for late arrival on test days*
Course Requirements
Weekly Quizzes 20 points each
Exams (5) 100 points each – 500 pts, pts vary
Final Exam 250 points
Student assignments/homework points vary
- Due dates TBA*
The instructor reserves the right to take attendance and participation into consideration when assessing final grades in this class. No late work accepted.
Instructor Course Policies
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes. More than 3 (three) absences will result in an “F” in this course, regardless of points accumulated. See the current Student Handbook for the College’s Attendance policy especially as it pertains to excused absences.
Academic Misconduct:
Academic misconduct is a serious offense and cause for a failing grade in this course. A letter about the incident will be placed in the student’s permanent file in the Office of Academic Affairs. Students may also be called to a judicial hearing before the Academic Standards and Appeals Committee.
Please see the current Student Handbook for the College’s Academic Integrity policies as they pertain to examinations, plagiarism, classroom behavior, and the process for handling academic misconduct charges.
**No in class use of cell phones or texting! This will be considered academic misconduct.
***** AI use will NOT be permitted in this class*****
Institutional and Program-Level Policies
All exams will follow the Final Exam Schedule. Students scheduled to take three or more final examinations on one day may request to arrange their examination schedule, so no more than two exams occur on one day.
Requests for early or late exams are considered only under extreme circumstances. Prior to the exam period, the student must file a written request on the Early/Late Exam Form available in the Student One Stop Center, Academic Records, and on the WC portal. The form must be signed by the Instructor and the Academic Dean, approving the alternate exam time. This process must be completed prior to the scheduled exam period.
Undergraduate: SP25 Final Exam Schedule Graduate:
Out-of-class Work Expectation A minimum of 2 hours of out-of-class student work is expected for each hour of in-class time for traditional face-to-face courses. For online and hybrid courses, the combination of face-to-face time and out-of-class work should be equal to 3 hours per credit hour per week. |
Instructional Course Delivery |
Academic Integrity Policy The use of generative AI is prohibited except where expressly allowed in assignment instructions. |
Class Attendance Policy |
Accessibility and Disability Services
Accessibility and Disability Services
Wilmington College provides accommodations and services for student with a variety of disabilities, including chronic illnesses, psychological, physical, medical, learning, and sensory disability amongst others. If you anticipate or experience barriers based on disability and feel you may need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of this course, you are encouraged to contact:
Spencer Izor, Associate Vice President of Compliance - Title IX/ADA Coordinator at spencer.izor@wilmington.edu or 937-481-2365 or Nathan Flack, Academic Resource Manager at 937-481-2208 to learn more about the process and procedures for requesting accommodations, or by visiting College Hall Room 306a or the Robinson Communication Center, Room 103.
Religious Accommodations
Wilmington College strives for an inclusive climate and welcomes students from all backgrounds, faiths, and experiences. If religious observance impedes your ability to participate fully in classroom activities or a principal holiday from your religious tradition occurs during the semester and conflicts with class meetings or activities, please make the professor aware of this immediately to determine if a reasonable accommodation is possible.