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16-405 Athletic Training Clinical III

An Approved Clinical Instructor supervises the students while they are assigned to a team within a school's athletic program. The learning objective is for the student to show proficiency in all aspects of athletic training including prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and administration. This progress is documented using weekly worksheets in a clinical packet. In addition, students observe at least one surgical procedure.

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16-406 Professional Development for Athletic Trainers

The professional development of the athletic trainer is the focus of this course. Specific content includes: job search techniques, BOC certification exam procedures, maintaining certification, networking, and the professional organizations associated with the discipline. Students must attend one continuing education event to fulfill the requirements of this course.

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Prerequisites

Admission to the Athletic Training Program and consent of the ATEP Director.

16-410 Research Methods in Sport and Fitness Management

This course covers identification and evaluation of research problems, interpretation of research in sport science related areas (athletic training, sport management, fitness, health, recreation, physical education) and basic statistical analysis.

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16-440 Therapeutic Exercise

This class examines the use of exercise and rehabilitation equipment to aid in the healing of injuries/conditions resulting from physical activity. Contemporary theories of development, as well as implementation and modification of rehab programs, are examined and explored in both a lecture and a lab format.

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Prerequisites

16-250, 16-264 and 16-266.

16-441 Therapeutic Modalities

This course examines the use of electro, cryo- and hydrotherapies to aid in the healing of injuries and conditions resulting from physical activity. Students explore indications and contraindications of several modalities in both a lecture and a lab format.

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Prerequisites

16-196, 16-197, 16-250, 16-264 or 16-266.

16-470 Athletic Training Senior Seminar

In this preparatory class for the BOC exam. The students synthesize material through critical thinking, and are given oral exams which simulate the BOC exam.

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16-471 Sport and Fitness Management Pre-Internship Seminar

This course is designed to prepare students for a quality Sport and Fitness Management internship. Emphasis will be placed on the process and steps prior to the internship. Internship search and inquiry, letter of interest, application and interview processes, résumés, and portfolio development, and internship requirements and procedures will be covered. Student work prior to the internship will be critical to a highly successful and rewarding internship.

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Prerequisites

Completion of 25 credit hours in the Sport and Fitness Management program.

16-480 Sport and Fitness Management Internship

This internship requires students, with the assistance of the program director, to locate an internship position in a sport setting. This course provides the opportunity for supervised, practical experience in the administration of physical fitness programs and the development of skills in direct leadership. Students must complete 300 hours of practical experience during the semester. The internship must be arranged during the semester prior to enrollment and must be approved by the program director. The student must complete an application for enrollment, have completed 16-171 First Aid, have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in certain prerequisite courses listed in the program, and have received a grade of "C" or better in all Sport Management coursework.

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Prerequisites

16-171, 16-202, 16-258, 16-362, 16-370, 25-200, and 61-200. The student must complete the Internship Proposal Form by the appropriate deadline, and the proposal must be accepted by the program director.

16-481 Athletic Training Internship

This internship provides the final experience as an athletic training student. The student will accumulate 300 hours of practical experience during the semester in a setting that he or she selects, and which is approved by the program director. In addition, the student prepares for the BOC certification exam. The student must submit an application for this course and be accepted. The application is available from the program director; deadlines apply to this procedure.

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16-490 Field Practicum

An opportunity for practical experience in athletics coaching, this practicum is available to students enrolled in the athletic coaching curriculum. Enrollment is contingent upon consultation with and approval of the department chairperson. Arrangements must be made the semester prior to enrollment.

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16-499 Independent Study

This course allows students with a major or minor in Sport and Exercise Science to conduct in-depth research/study in an area germane to the department. Students must submit a written proposal of the independent study project to the department chairperson for approval at the time of enrollment.

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Prerequisites

To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.