400
This course is the first in the two-part Culminating Experience sequence and establishes the foundation for the final project in
ATT 411. Students will examine the integration of the biopsychosocial model in healthcare, with emphasis on its application to clinical practice. The course explores clinical reasoning and patient-centered decision-making while analyzing how social determinants of health and health literacy influence patient outcomes. Recognizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach, students will integrate perspectives from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities to address real-world challenges in athletic training and develop a comprehensive understanding of factors that influence quality care.
Credit Hours: 2
Culuminating Experience
Prerequisites
UTAMPA 101 (or equivalent), UTAMPA 102, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201, MAT requirement, AWR 101, AWR 201, Core Social Science course, Core Humanities course, Permission of the Program Director
This is the second course in a two-part capstone series focused on interdisciplinary approaches to challenges in athletic training. Students integrate knowledge from the natural and social sciences to research, analyze, and present evidence-based strategies that enhance patient care and outcomes. Through engagement with active patient populations, students will gain practical insights into holistic care, and complete an interdisciplinary Spartan Studies Culminating Experience project that fosters critical thinking, civic responsibility, and professional growth, connecting theory to practice.
Credit Hours: 2
Culminating Experience
Prerequisites
ATT 410, Admission into the MSAT program and permission of the Program Director, UTAMPA 101 (or equivalent), UTAMPA 102, UTAMPA 200, UTAMPA 201, MAT requirement, AWR 101, AWR 201, Core Social Science course, Core Humanities course
Involves supervised clinical education experiences involving directed and self-directed clinical education experiences at the University and off-campus clinical sites. Provides an opportunity for development of critical thinking skills to integrate previously acquired knowledge and skills in clinical practice and the care of patients. Successful course completion includes board examination preparation, clinical synthesis seminar, clinical in-services, practical examinations, clinical performance assessments, and clinical education experiences.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
ATT 374 with a BC or better and
ATT 376 with a BC or better. Admission to the Athletic Training Professional Program and Permission of Program Director.
Involves supervised clinical education experiences involving directed and self-directed clinical education experiences at the University and off-campus clinical sites. Provides an opportunity for development of critical thinking skills to integrate previously acquired knowledge and skills in clinical practice and the care of patients. Successful course completion includes board examination preparation, clinical synthesis seminar, clinical in-services, practical examinations, clinical performance assessments, and clinical education experiences.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
ATT 475 with a BC or better and
ATT 495 with a BC or better. Admission to the Athletic Training Professional Program and Permission of Program Director.
This course is an experiential education course that focuses on conducting undergraduate research in athletic training and working along with a faculty member. The students will be engaged in project conception, background literature study, methodology, data collection, analyzing results and possible presentation of research to the larger community. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
Credit Hours: 1-8
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
This course focuses on fundamental principles of administration and evaluation of the delivery of athletic training services in the context of the larger health care system. Strategies to achieve the best patient outcomes by collecting, analyzing, and effecting change using qualitative and quantitative information will be emphasized. Case studies are used to facilitate learning. Students must be admitted into the professional athletic training program to be eligible to enroll in this course.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
ATT 374 with a BC or better and
ATT 376 with a BC or better. Admission to the Athletic Training Professional Program and Permission of Program Director.