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The University of West Florida
Division of Health, Leisure, & Exercise Science
APK 4312 Pharmacology in Athletic Training- Course Syllabus
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APK 4312 Pharmacology in Athletic Training INTERNET
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Summer Semester, 2013
Instructor: Rich Frazee M.S., A.T.C, LAT
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Office Location: Building 72, Rm. 247
Office Hours: 8:45-11:45am Tues. & Wed.
2 Hours
Email: rfrazee@uwf.edu
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Course Prerequisites: PET 2622
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Course Description/Course Goals:
The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the basic principles
of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. This course will provide
knowledge of the practical aspects over-the-counter and prescription medications and
how they are properly used in the athletic environment. This course will also examine
the roles and responsibilities of a certified athletic trainer in understanding the
indications, actions, and side effects of commonly used medications.
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Text: Koester, Michael C., “Therapeutic Medications in Athletic Training” Human
Kinetics, 2007
Suggested Readings:
Arnheim, Principles of Athletic Training. 14th edition
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Course Goals and Outcomes:
1. Identify the basic components of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
2. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of Anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of analgesics, anesthetics, and
topical agents.
4. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of systemic drugs used in treating
infections.
5. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of respiratory medications.
6. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of gastrointestinal medications.
7. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of diabetes medications.
8. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of neurological medications.
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Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Identify the basic components of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
2. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of Anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of analgesics, anesthetics, and
topical agents.
4. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of systemic drugs used in treating
infections.
5. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of respiratory medications.
6. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of gastrointestinal medications.
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7. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of diabetes medications.
8. Identify the indications, actions, and side effects of neurological medications.
IX. Outline of Course Content/Units of Instruction:
Course Content Calendar: subject to change. Refer to ‘Content’ outline in eLearning.
WEEK 1-
WEEK 2-
WEEK 3-
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
Course Procedures
Chapter 1 “Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics”
Chapter 2 “Practical Issues Regarding Medications
Chapter 3 “Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Aspirin & NSAIDS”
Chapter 4 “Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Corticosteroids”
Chapter 5 “Non-Anti-Inflammatory Systemic Analgesics
Chapter 6 “Local Anesthetics & Topical Agents”
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Chapter 7 “Systemic Drugs Used to Treat Infections”
Chapter 8 “Topical Preparations Used to Treat or Prevent Infections”
Test 5
Chapter 9 “Respiratory Medications”
Chapter 10 “Gastrointestinal Medications”
Chapter 11 “Diabetes Medications”
Test 6
Chapter 12 “Circulatory Medications”
Chapter 13 “Neurological Medications”
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Test 1
Test 7
Grading Criteria and Scale:
7 Tests 100 points each 700 points
The student’s final grade will be awarded based on the following scale:
A: 93-100%
B: 80.0-84.4%
C: 70.0-73.4%
A-: 89.5-92.5%
B+: 84.5- 89.49%
B- 77.5-79.4%
C+: 73.5-77.49%
Below 70.0%- NO CREDIT
XI. Date of Revision: 04-23-2013
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Technological Resources:
The student will take examinations on the computer
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Methods of Instruction and Learning:
Internet based; Power points, reading assignments
“Chat Room” and “Drop Box” available for clarification/discussion
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