ATEP Student Handbook
Curriculum
Descriptions for the required courses for the athletic training major at SCSU are provided below and can also be found in the University Bulletin. A student must complete all required courses for the major with a “C” or better all courses within the major must be taken A-F only. PESS 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 313, 314, 315, 316, 405 must be taken at SCSU (no course transfer, arranged class, independent study, assessment of prior learning, or credit by examination acceptable). PESS 303 (must be taken at SCSU, no course transfer, arranged class, independent study, assessment of prior learning, or credit by examination acceptable) requires a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week observation in the athletic training rooms. PESS 307, 308, 309, 310, & 311 Each require a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. All course work that a student wishes to transfer from another college or university will have course materials assessed by course instructor at SCSU. The student must provide the ATEP program director with copies of all course materials if accepted into the program. General education requirements are found in the SCSU undergraduate bulletin.
HLTH 215. Personal and Community Health
Exploration of personal and community problems in selected emotional, social, physical, intellectual areas. 2 Cr., F, S.
HLTH 395. First Responder
A practical course for emergency personnel or first responders to the scene of an accident. Emphasis is placed on caring for victims and eliminating further damage. 3 Cr., F.
PESS 249. Anatomy/Kinesiology
An introduction to gross anatomy and the study of human motion based on anatomical and mechanics principles. All major organs systems are addressed with emphasis placed on musculoskeletal application to exercise and sport. Lecture and lab. 4 Cr., F, S.
PESS 303 Orientation to the profession of athletic training.
Requires a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week observation in the athletic training rooms. Prerequisties: 304 or currently enrolled in 304. 1 Cr. F, S.
PESS 304. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Introductory course to the field of athletic training, including scientific and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports medicine. Prereq.: PESS 248, 249. 3 Cr., F, S.
Professional Phase Course Requirements:
HLTH 210. Principles of Nutrition
Overview of basic principles of nutrition. Applied nutrition, selection of an adequate diet, dietary standards, tables of food composition, and dietary problems. 2 Cr., F, S.
HLTH 406. Emergency Medical Technician
Final course for US DOT EMT-B certification. Emphasis is placed on diseases, injury mechanism, practical skills and supervised clinical experience in emergency field medicine. Ambulance and emergency room observation time required. Prereq.: HLTH 395. 3Cr., S.
HLTH 412/512. Advanced Nutrition
Current topics in nutrition, relationship of nutrition to physical performance; methods of nutritional assessment; and complex nutrient needs. Prereq.: 210 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 307. Athletic Training Clinical Experience I
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 304 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq. 304 & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. S.
PESS 308. Athletic Training Clinical Experience II
An application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 313 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: 307, 313, & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. F.
PESS 309 Athletic Training Clinical Experience III
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 314 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: HLTH 210, PESS 308, 314, 349 & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. S.
PESS 310 Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 315 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: HLTH 406, PESS 309, 315, 448, & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. F.
PESS 311 Athletic Training Clinical Experience V
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 316 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: HLTH 412/512 PESS 310, 316, 449 & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. S.
PESS 313. Athletic Injury Assessment-Lower Extremity.
Scientific and clinical foundations of specific concepts relative to injury evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries to the lower extremities. Lab. Prereq.: Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. F.
PESS 314. Athletic injury Assessment- Upper Extremity
Assessing the severity of athletic injuries and illnesses with emphasis placed on recognizing and evaluation signs and symptoms associated with illnesses and injuries to the upper extremities. Lab. Prereq.: 307, 313, and Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. F
PESS 315. Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training.
Theory, biophysical principles and the range of potential sports medicine applications for the various physical agent modalities are covered. Lab. Prereq.: HLTH 210, PESS 308, 314, 349, & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. S.
PESS 316. Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training.
A comprehensive guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries, with an emphasis on the practical application of theory in a clinical setting. Lab. Prereq.: HLTH 406, PESS 309, 315, 448, & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. F.
PESS 349. Human Physiology
Study of the basic systems of the human body and the mechanisms influencing them. Lecture and lab. Prereq.: 248 or 249. 3 Cr.
PESS 405. Senior Seminar in Athletic training.
Examine trends in the field of athletic training/sports medicine, emphasizing prevention of adverse health conditions, sports trauma, management skills, and administration of athletic training programs. Prereq.: HLTH 412/512, PESS 310, 316, 449, & Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. S.
444. Internship in Athletic Training.
Practical on-site clinical work experience for students in Athletic Training. Prereq.: Admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program. 4, 8, 12 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 448/548. Biomechanics
The application of anatomy and physics to the study of human motion. Lecture and lab. Prereq.: PESS 248 or 249 and PHYS 231 (or instructor's permission). 3 Cr., S.
PESS 449/549. Physiology of Exercise
A study of the physiological effects upon the human body. Lecture and lab. Prereq.: PESS 349. 3 Cr., F, S.
PESS 456/556. Administration of Interscholastic Athletics
History and objectives of national, state and local control, and modern challenges in interscholastic athletic programs. 2 Cr., S.
Degree Map
Bachelor of Science-Athletic Training (52 Credits) |
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Athletic Training Education Program HPERSSHealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science Telephone: (320) 308-4251 or E-mail: HPERSS@stcloudstate.edu |
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Program Director: Dr. Bill Picconatto-308-3079 wjpicconatto@stcloudstate.edu Frank D. Zezoney 308-2008 fzezoney@stcloudstate.edu |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
*HLTH 215- Personal/Community Health (2cr.) *PESS 249- Anatomy/Kinesiology (4cr.) Core 1: ENGL 191 or 198 (4cr.) Area B: Left side course (Lab 3cr.) Area C: Left side course (3cr.) RIS/DIV 16 cr. |
*PESS 304 Care and Prevention of Ath. Inj (3cr.) Core 2: CMST 192 (3cr.) Area A: Left side course (3cr.) Area C: Left side course (3cr.) Area A: Course 15 cr. |
Third Semester |
Fourth Semester |
*PESS 303 Orientation to Athletic Training (1cr.) (+) *HLTH 395 First Responder (3cr.) Core 3: MATH/STAT 193 (Gen Ed. 3cr.) Area A: Left Side Course (3cr.) DIV Area C: Course (3cr) University/Minor electives (2cr.) Application to ATEP program Notified if selected to ATEP 15 cr. |
Professional Phase PESS 307 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (1cr.) ** (++) PESS 313 Ath. Injury Assessment Lower Extremity (3cr.) ** Core 4: PHIL 194 (3cr.) Area B: PHYS231 (4cr.) University/Minor electives (3cr.) 14 cr. |
Fifth Semester |
Sixth Semester |
PESS 308 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (1cr.) ** (++) PESS 314- Ath. Injury Assessment Upper Extremity (3cr.) ** Health 210- Principles of Nutrition(2cr.) PESS 349 Human Physiology (3cr.) University/Minor electives (2cr.) PESS 122 Lifetime Fitness (1cr.) Core 5: Democratic Citizenship (3cr.) 15 cr. |
PESS 309 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (1cr.) **(++) PESS 315 Therapeutic Modalities (3cr.) ** HLTH 406 Emergency Medical Technician (3cr.) PESS 448 Biomechanics- (3cr.) University/Minor electives (3cr.) University/Minor electives (2cr.) 15 cr. |
Seventh Semester |
Eighth Semester |
PESS 310 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (1cr.) ** (++) PESS 316 Rehab. Tech in Athletic Training (3cr.) ** PESS 449 Physiology of Exercise (3cr.) HLTH 412/512 Advanced Nutrition (3cr.) University/Minor electives (2cr.) University/Minor electives (3cr.) 15 cr. |
PESS 311 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training (1cr.) ** (++) PESS 405 Advanced Athletic Training/Senior Seminar (3cr.) ** PESS 456 Organization and Adm. of Athletics (2cr.) University/Minor electives (3cr.) University/Minor electives (3cr.) University/Minor electives (3cr.) 15cr. |
Notes: General Education Advising center, CH 229, 308-6075
Racial Issues Courses- Other classes that can be substituted for HIST 109 include ETHS 201 CMTY 111, 470; ETHS 210, 215, 220; HURL 102, 105; SOC 268
RIS= Racial Issues course, DIV= Diversity course
Bold= Required major classes
* Must be enrolled prior to application to Athletic Training Educational Program: Must complete for final acceptance.
**Must be taken at SCSU (no course transfer, arranged class, independent study, assessment of prior learning or credit by examination acceptable
(+) Course requires a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week observation in the athletic training rooms
(++) Course requires a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments
Students are encouraged to acquire another major or minor to fulfill university graduation requirements (120 credits-45 credits above 300 level)
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