GMAT - Athletic Training (GMAT)

This course provides entry-level athletic training students with the basic knowledge of how to perform the various responsibilities of a certified athletic trainer. Students become familiar with the recognition, evaluation, and emergency care of acute athletic related injury/illness. During this class students practice and begin developing taping, wrapping and wellness screening skills.

Analysis of the patterns of deviation from normal function and adaptive/ restorative function available in the presence of disease or trauma primarily affecting the skeletal, connective tissue, muscular, integumentary and nervous systems. Information will be presented at the tissue, organ and system level. Discussion will address changes in response to disease or trauma over the entire lifespan.

This course provides entry-level athletic training students the knowledge of functional human anatomy using a regional approach with emphasis placed on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems and review of the gastrointestinal and reproductive system. Anatomical models, cadaveric dissection and interactive computer software complement didactic classroom activities.

The focus of this course is on standard differential diagnostic procedures used to evaluate medical conditions as well as identifying the appropriate care and referral to medical specialist. During the lab component, students will demonstrate increasing competence in patient examination, evaluation, and management, prognosis, and intervention skills for general medical conditions. Prerequsite: GMED 6101, GMED 6104.

This course integrates principles of nutrition and application to exercising individuals. It examines the dietary practices used in the pursuit of weight maintenance, health, and fitness. This course also discusses the use of performance-enhancing substances and provides insight into how drugs, chemicals and hormones can affect body performance and to what extent such substances can adversely alter biological function(s). 2 credits.

The focus of this course is on evaluation techniques used in Athletic Training. Students will be introduced to more advanced topics in athletic training including acute musculoskeletal pathologies commonly seen in sports. In addition, emphasis is placed on basic physical handling skills, safe and ethical patient interactions, health care record information collection, general screening for all systems, basic musculoskeletal evaluation skills and other essentials of patient-practitioner interaction commonly used in an athletic training setting.

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the research process. A variety of research designs will be covered including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs. Methods for gathering representative samples and controlling experiments will also be covered. Students will gain experience collecting and performing elementary statistics on data, and reviewing published research articles.

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to design a mentor-supervised research project. Working in teams, students will pursue the initial phase of their research projects by developing the background and research question, developing a rationale, and writing a project proposal. During the subsequent 2 semesters, students will continue to develop and execute the research project. Students may also submit their projects to the IRB of Seton Hall University or HUMC for review.

The clinical components of this course consist of a two-week immersive experience as well as the traditional 15 week semester long rotation. The athletic training student work on developing hands-on proficiency through the performance of selected athletic training skills with an athletic patient population with the clinical instructor’s direct supervision and instruction. The seminar component will reinforce skills learned during the Foundations of AT course.

This course emphasizes the use of biophysical agents (such as heat, cold, compression, electrotherapeutic techniques), basic manual therapy techniques, and therapeutic exercise techniques to manage impairments and functional limitations in patients. This course will stress an evidence based practice approach based for the selection and application of appropriate procedures. Clinical decision-making and goal setting will be practiced throughout.

This course presents both the normal and pathological human body responses to physiological conditions and processes in relationship to their influence on human performance. Emphasis is placed on the role of nutrition in human performance, as well as the study of muscle physiology, metabolism, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations, aging, thermoregulation, strengthening, aerobic and anaerobic training and exercise prescription. Application of examination and evaluation procedures is provided through the use of selected human performance instruments.

This course provides students with the tools to collect and analyze data. Students will continue to analyze peerreviewed literature to improve critical thinking skills. Emphasis will be placed on concepts of authorship, data collection, data entry, data analysis and interpretation utilizing SPSS and Excel software programs.

This course provides students with the tools to collect and analyze data. Students will also re-work the research proposal to improve skills in both writing and scholarship. Students work closely with mentors to collect data using the proposed methods from the research proposal. Students will also begin data entry and analysis.

The students continue to develop clinical proficiency through the performance of selected athletic training skills with an athletic patient population. With the clinical instructor’s direct supervision and instruction, the students begin to integrate the examination, evaluation, assessment, and intervention skills learned thus far in the curriculum. The seminar component will engage students in clinical problem-centered discussion providing integration of concepts of athletic training evaluation and management of musculoskeletal problems of the extremities and proper medical documentation.

This course is designed to review the academic competencies taught during the first year of the Seton Hall University MSAT Program. Students will review test taking skills and be given comprehensive exams to test their cumulative body of knowledge. In addition, there will be lectures on professional development and self-branding.

The students will discuss the application of human personal and professional values, judgment, and choices to selective ethical dilemmas that arise in clinical practice. The course emphasis is on various traditional and contemporary approaches to normative ethics within decision making models, and applicable to resolving professional dilemmas in the delivery of health care.

This course will address general medical conditions commonly seen by the athletic trainer. Topics will be presented by a variety of medical professionals from the community. Students will demonstrate increasing competence in the examination, evaluation, management, prognosis, and intervention skills for general medical conditions in the physically active population. 2

This is a week-long immersive clinical experience in a non-orthopedic clinical setting. The immersive clinical experience will not only expose the athletic training students to a variety of non-orthopedic conditions but also to working in an inter-professional environment.

This course presents the theory and utilization of basic clinical imaging in the management of patients with various neuro-musculoskeletal, peripheral vascular, cardiopulmonary, and selected medical conditions. Along with an in depth overview of the orthopedic provider evaluation, treatment, and management of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions as well as illness and degenerative conditions.

This course emphasizes the use of advanced manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise techniques, and biophysical agents to manage impairments and functional limitations in patients with pre-existing, sub-acute, chronic/overuse and post-surgical conditions. This course will stress an evidence based practice approach based for the selection and application of appropriate procedures to manage impairments and functional limitations. Students will develop skill in musculoskeletal assessment and goal setting and will incorporate manual therapy techniques in conjunction with therapeutic exercise and biophysical modalities

This course provides students with the tools to interpret and discuss data findings. Students will continue to analyze peer-reviewed literature to improve critical thinking skills. Emphasis will be placed on concepts interpretation of data analysis findings, abstract and manuscript creation and submission. Also, students will apply concepts of research to Athletic Training clinical practice.

This course provides students with the tools to analyze and present data. Students will work closely with the advisor to collect and analyze data using the proposed methods from the research proposal. In class, students will engage in peer-mentoring to develop effective research presentations. Outside of class, students will collect and analyze data, and prepare poster presentations.

With a decrease in direct assistance from the clinical instructor, students will demonstrate more advanced techniques and increasing competence in the prevention, evaluation, and intervention of athletic injuries, illnesses and health-related conditions for an active patient population. The seminar component will help prepare students for the BOC examination by reviewing registration procedures and designing a study plan as well as skills related to job applications.

This course utilizes information gained through the IPE signature core workshops and continues via IPE modules to develop understanding, respect and foster communication among the healthcare professions.

This course will serve as an introduction to the primary concepts of sport psychology for graduate students in Athletic Training and Counseling Psychology. The goal of this course is to provide participants insight into the importance of psychological theory and practice in athletic experience. Social, cognitive, affective and behavioral factors in athletic performance and participation will be covered. Topics will include: historical foundations of sport psychology, career transitions, confidence building, motivation, sport burnout, team dynamics, problem behaviors in athletics, performance enhancement techniques, psychology of athletic injury, and ethical issues.

The management of musculoskeletal dysfunction is examined with emphasis on the development of analytical knowledge necessary to evaluate problems related to the spine. Normal musculoskeletal physiology of spinal joints is the basis for understanding pathophysiology and therapeutic intervention. A problem solving model for intervention of spinal joint dysfunction including medical screening, examination and goal setting will be stressed. Students will develop skill in manual therapy techniques and integration of these techniques with therapeutic exercise and physical modalities.

Problem oriented approach to examining the most commonly used pharmacologic agents seen in Athletic Training practice. Basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, along with pertinent physiology are presented. Practical aspects of dosing schedules, therapeutic effects, interactions and adverse reactions emphasized, especially as they apply to physical performance and safety. Clinical decision making will be practiced throughout the course to develop appropriate strategies to educate the patient on the use of medications and performance-enhancing substances.

This course provides the student with an introduction to the local healthcare delivery system. Students learn the principles of administration and organization specific to the profession of athletic training.

With the clinical instructor providing approval, students will demonstrate competence and independence in the comprehensive management of athletic related injuries, illness and health-related conditions. The student will have the opportunity to develop competence in non-direct athletic patient care, including consulting, administration and clinical research. The seminar component will assist students in developing professional behaviors applicable to an entry level professional.

This is the first of four clinical and seminar experiences. The students continue to develop clinical proficiency through the performance of selected athletic training skills with an athletic patient population. With the clinical instructor's direct supervision and instruction, the students begin to integrate the examination, evaluation, assessment, and intervention skills learned thus far in the curriculum. The seminar component will engage students in clinical problem-centered discussion providing integration of concepts of athletic training evaluation and management of musculoskeletal problems of the extremities and proper medical documentation. Pre-requisites: GMAT 6011 or ATFY 4011

This course continues to build on preceding classroom and clinical experiences. With more of a guidance approach from the approved clinical instructor students will further develop clinical proficiency through performance of clinical skills .Students are required to observe health care professionals in a general medical setting as assigned by the program. The seminar component will engage students in concepts of organization and administration related to athletic training. Previous coursework will be reviewed and valuated by way of comprehensive exams. Prerequisites: GMAT 7400 (ATFY 4400).