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Beattie (Chair), Greek, Hunt, Mann, Paine, Poolman, Rambough, Rudd, Seeger, Tsuchiya, Westereng, and Ziegler
The Department of Family Medicine offers the B.S. in Athletic Training degree under the auspices of the Division of Sports Medicine. This degree program was formally approved by the North Dakota Board of Higher Education in September, 1990. Athletic Training was recognized as an allied health field by the AMA in June, 1990.
The degree program entails a four-year curriculum designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the field of athletic training. Upon completion of the curriculum, the student will be prepared to take the BOC Certification Examination.
Admission to the curriculum is competitive. Students are selected using the following criteria: academic performance (2.75 GPA minimum), departmental application, references, 100 hours of directed observation, and completion of FMed 101, 207, 207L, Biol 150 and 150L, and PXW 310. It is recommended that students applying for this program meet with the academic coordinator early in their freshman year.
Students pursuing the Athletic Training degree are encouraged to utilize the electives in this program to prepare for advanced study. Suggested areas of study include: post-graduate study in exercise science, physical therapy or medicine. The Athletic Training program offered is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
School of Medicine
B.S. IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
Required 127 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above, and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
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The following curriculum: |
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Pre-Admission Courses |
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The student must earn C or better in the
following courses to be admitted in the program. |
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Biol 150/150L |
General Biology I and Laboratory |
(4) |
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The student must earn B or better in the
following courses to be admitted in the program. |
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FMed 101 |
Orientation to Athletic Training |
(1) |
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FMed 207 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
(2) |
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FMed 207L |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Lab |
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At the time of application to the Athletic
Training Program, the student must have completed
or be enrolled in all of the above courses.
In addition, the student must show proof of the First
Aid and CPR certifications or enrollment
in: |
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PXW 310 |
First Aid and CPR |
(2) |
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Core Courses |
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The following core courses are required
for the B.S. in Athletic Training: |
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**Chem 121, 121L |
General Chemistry I/Laboratory |
(4) |
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**Comm 110 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
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**Engl 110 |
College Composition I |
(3) |
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**Engl 120 |
College Composition II |
(3) |
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Med 205 |
Medical Terminology |
(1) |
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**Phys 161, 161L |
Introductory College Physics I/Laboratory |
(4) |
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**Phys 162, 162L |
Introductory College Physics II/Laboratory |
(4) |
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**Psyc 111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
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**Psyc 241 |
Statistics for Behavioral Science |
(4) |
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Psyc 250 |
Developmental Psychology |
(4) |
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**Soc 110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
(3) |
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**Arts & Humanities Requirement |
(9) |
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Electives |
(13) |
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**indicates course satisfies General Education
Requirements. |
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Professional Courses |
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The following are essential professional
courses to become an entry-level athletic
trainer: |
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Anat 204 & 204L |
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel and Lab |
(5) |
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FMed 208 |
Procedures in Athletic Training |
(1) |
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FMed 208L |
Laboratory Procedures in Athletic Training |
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FMed 200 |
Understanding Medicine |
(3) |
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FMed 211 |
Beginning Practicum I |
(1) |
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FMed 213 |
Beginning Practicum II |
(1) |
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FMed 311 |
Intermediate Practicum I |
(2) |
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FMed 312 |
Medical Aspects of Sports |
(2) |
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FMed 313 |
Intermediate Practicum II |
(2) |
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FMed 320 |
Athletic Training Modalities |
(2) |
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FMed 320L |
Athletic Training Modalities Laboratory |
(1) |
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FMed 321 |
Athletic Training Rehabilitation Techniques |
(2) |
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FMed 321L |
Athletic Training Rehabilitation Techniques
Lab. |
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FMed 343 |
Organizational Admin. in Athletic Training |
(2) |
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FMed 411 |
Advanced Practicum I |
(2) |
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FMed 413 |
Advanced Practicum II |
(2) |
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FMed 481 |
Athletic Injury Assessment |
(4) |
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FMed 491 |
Seminar in Athletic Training |
(2) |
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FMed 497 |
Internship in Athletic Training |
(3) |
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Nutr 240 |
Fundamentals of Nutrition |
(3) |
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PXW 332 |
Biomechanics |
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PXW 402 |
Exercise Physiology |
(4) |
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PXW 403 |
Health Education |
(2) |
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PPT 315 |
Human Pharmacology |
(3) |
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PPT 301 |
Human Physiology |
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Courses
101. Orientation to Athletic Training. 1 credit.
Overview of the field of athletic training. Survey
of the role of the athletic trainer. Films, lectures,
and observation in clinical settings. F,S
200. Understanding Medicine. 3 credits. An overview
of the broad parameters of family medicine. Guest
speakers are brought in to discuss various facets
of medicine. S
207. Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. 2 credits. Corequisite: FMed 207L. An introductory
course into the care and treatment of athletic
injuries. F, S
207L. Laboratory Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries. 1 credit. Corequisite: FMed 207. A practical
laboratory to develop athletic taping skills taught
in FMed 207. F, S
208. Procedures in Athletic Training. 1 credit.
Prerequisites: FMed 207, 207L. Corequisites: FMed
208L, Anat 204 and 204L. This course serves as
an orientation class for incoming sports health
majors. Policies and procedures as well as record
keeping are covered. F
208L. Laboratory Procedures in Athletic
Training. 1 credit. Prerequisites: FMed 207 and 207L. Corequisite:
FMed 208, Anat 204 and 204L. A course designed
to allow students to get practical experiences
in injury management, modality usage and record
keeping skills taught in FMed 208. F
211. Beginning Clinical Practicum I in
Athletic Training. 1 credit. Prerequisites: FMed 207 and
207L, FMed 101. Corequisites: FMed 208 and 208L.
A clinical course designed to allow the student
to develop specified clinical competencies in a
directed, progressive manner. F
213. Beginning Clinical Practicum II in Athletic
Training. 1 credit. Prerequisites: FMed 208 and
208L. A clinical course designed to allow the student
to develop specified clinical competencies in a
directed, progressive manner. S
311. Intermediate Clinical Practicum I
in Athletic Training. 2 credits. Prerequisite: FMed 213. A
clinical course designed to allow students to develop
specified clinical competencies in a directed,
progressive manner. F
312. Medical Aspects of Sports. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A course
designed to introduce students to various medical
specialities and medical problems and their effects
on athletic participation. F
313. Intermediate Clinical Practicum II in
Athletic Training. 2 credits. Prerequisite: FMed
481. Corequisites: FMed 320, 321, 321L. A clinical
course designed to allow the students to develop
specified clinical competencies in a directed progressive
manner. S
320. Athletic Training Modalities. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: FMed 481. A course designed to present
the theoretical and applied principles and techniques
for the application of modalities in sports injury
care. S
320L. Laboratory Modalities in Athletic
Training. 1 credit. Prerequisite: FMed 481. Corequisite:
FMed 320. A course designed to practice the theoretical
and applied principles and techniques for the application
of modalities in sports injury care. S
321. Athletic Training Rehabilitation Techniques.
2 credits. Prerequisite: FMed 481. Corequisite:
FMed 321L. A course designed to explain the principles
and techniques of rehabilitation as they apply
to athletic injuries. S
321L. Laboratory Athletic Injury Rehabilitation
Techniques. 1 credit. Prerequisite: FMed 481. Corequisite:
FMed 321. A course designed to allow students practical
skill development of rehabilitation techniques
utilized in athletic injury care as taught in FMed
321. S
343. Organizational Administration of Athletic
Training. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Senior standing
or consent of the instructor. A course designed
to acquaint students with the theories and principles
of administration. Administrative functions as
they relate to the athletic trainer will be explained.
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411. Advanced Clinical Practicum I in Athletic
Training. 2 credits. Prerequisite: FMed 313. A
clinical course designed to allow students to develop
specified clinical competencies in a directed,
progressive manner. F
413. Advanced Clinical Practicum II in Athletic
Training. 2 credits. Prerequisite: FMed 313. A
clinical course designed to allow the students
to develop specified clinical competencies in a
directed progressive manner. S
481. Athletic Injury Assessment. 4 credits.
Prerequisite: FMed 213. A course designed to instruct
the students in the theories and skills of injury
evaluation. F
491. Seminar in Athletic Training. 2 credits,
repeatable to 4 credits. Permission of instructor.
Advanced work in athletic training to include surgical
and conservative injury management, rehabilitation
and injury. F,S
494. Directed Studies in Athletic Training.
1-4 credits. (Repeatable to maximum of 6 credits.)
Prerequisites: Upper level status in athletic training
or other allied health field, PT students, fourth
year medical students, or instructor permission.
An in-depth study in a subject area selected by
the student under tutorial supervision. F,S
497. Internship in Athletic Training. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: FMed 313. Off campus athletic training
experience designed to expose the student to alternate
concepts of care. Repeatable up to 6 credits with
instructor permission. F,S,SS |
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