ATR 360 Prevention and Assessment of the Head, Thorax and Spine

3 Credits

In this demanding course, the student gains a working knowledge of the techniques that are involved in preparing athletes for competition and evaluating athletes with medical conditions. The goals of the class are to provide the student with up-to-date understanding of the proper evaluation of injuries related to the regions of the head, thorax, and spine. Other topics of study include, but not limited to, specific conditions related to the head, thorax, and spine, systematic evaluation procedures, differential diagnosis, and documentation procedures. As a measurable outcome of this course, the student must demonstrate success outcomes (70% or higher) on all exams and written assignments.

Prerequisite(s): ATR 250/ATR 255 , BIO 130/BIO 135 and BIO 131/BIO 136 or BIO 206 /BIO 216 (with a minimum grade of “C). Concurrent with: ATR 365.