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This course is designed to teach students about the skills needed in the immediate treatment of athletic injuries/illnesses. Focus will be on emergency skills and procedures, environmental monitoring and intervention, and the application of therapeutic interventions within the first part of the injury cycle.
PE 280 and official acceptance into Athletic Training Program
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for effective exercise leadership in both one-on-one and group settings. Students will learn about exercise prescription and program design, learning styles, strategies for teaching and motivation. Additionally, this course will explore the administrative aspects of fitness programming including program planning, marketing, personnel management, development of policies and procedures, and facility planning. Participation in 20 hours of practicum experience is required.