Course Title: Introduction to Physical Therapy / Athletic Training…..BSU AT196
Course Instructor: Steve Lubbehusen, MAE, ATC, LAT
Room: 529 Phone: 260-338-5330 #3529
Email: steve.lubbehusen@nacs.k12.in.us
Course Description: Introduction to Physical Therapy / Athletic Training will introduce students to the field of sports
medicine and the place of athletic training in that field. Course contents are listed below. Course will be in combination
with a lab session that covers basic skills needed to function as an entry-level athletic trainer. This course will have merit
for those considering post-high school careers in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, athletic training and physical
education. This course can be taken for dual credit with Ball State University. AT 196-Introduction to
Athletic Training
Credits: Two Semester Hours/Credits- Lecture & lab are BOTH required. (there is one final grade given)
Course Objectives:
A. To gain an understanding of the role of sports medicine in the health care setting.
B. To gain an understanding of the requirements for BOC Certification.
C. To become aware of the job opportunities available for athletic trainers and allied health care personnel.
D. To understand basic principles related to athletic training. This will include the 12 Athletic Training
educational domains.
Required Text: Prentice, W. (2011). Principles of Athletic Training, 14th edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Lab Supplies: Materials for lab will be paid for in student school dues. (8 rolls of Ath. tape, 1 roll of prewrap, & 1 CPR mask)
Course Requirements:
Grading Scale:
A+ = 98-100%
A =94-97%
A- =91-93%
18-week grade =
Semester grade=
Tests
50%
18-week grade
80%
Quizzes
30%
Final Exam grade 20%
Homework
20%
**50 Hours observation experience for students receiving Dual-Credit from Ball State University.
B+ =88-90%
B =84-87%
B- =81-83%
C+ =78-80%
C =74-77%
C- =71-73%
D+ =68-70%
D =64-67%
D- =60-63%
F =59%-Below
Dates: Fall Semester- Class will include lectures and labs covering the following topics
Wk. 1 8/14-8/16
Prof. Development & Responsibilities, Health Care Administration
Lecture/Lab topics
8/14- First day of class, syllabus, class expectations, textbooks
8/15- Intro & tour athletic training room/practice facilities
8/16- Guest Speaker- BSU via conference call for admission instructions
Wk. 2 8/19-8/23
Lecture/Lab topics
General Medical Conditions & Disabilities
8/19- Univ. Precautions/blood borne pathogens/Wound care/lacerations/blisters
8/20- Documentation/record keeping
8/21- Supplies for first aid kits/athletic training room
8/22- Pre-participation/wellness screenings
8/23- Environmental conditions/sling psychometer/heat illness
Wk. 3 8/26-8/30
Lecture/Lab topics
Pathology of Illness and Injuries
8/26- Inflammation process/characteristics of injuries and terminology
8/27- BP/temp/pulse
8/28- Bandaging/splinting
8/29- Crutch fitting/gait training
8/30- Ankle/lower leg/foot eval.
Wk. 4 9/3-9/6
Lecture/Lab topics
Assessment & Evaluation
9/2- LABOR DAY (no school)
9/3- Ankle/lower leg/foot eval.
9/4- Knee/hip/abdomen/thorax eval.
9/5- Knee/hip/abdomen/thorax eval.
9/6- Finger/wrist/hand/elbow/shld. eval.
Wk. 5 9/9-9/13
Lecture/Lab topics
Taping Techniques
9/9- Head/spine eval.
9/10- Ankle/Toe/foot/arch taping
9/11- Hand/wrist/elbow taping
9/12- Field Trip to BSU
9/13- Exam #1
Wk. 6 9/16-9/20
Lecture/Lab topics
CPR Certification, Acute Care of Injury and Illness
9/16- CPR Adult/child/infant checkoffs
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9/19- “
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Wk. 7 9/23-9/27
Lecture/Lab topics
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Wk. 8 9/30-10/4
Lecture/Lab topics
Pharmacology
9/30- CPR
10/1- “
10/2- Guest Speaker- ATC
10/3- X-rays/MRI’s
10/4- Ht/Wt/Body Comp. using tanita machine
Wk. 9 10/7-10/11
Lecture/Lab topics
Therapeutic Modalities
10/7- Cryotherapy
10/8- “
10/9- Heat therapy
10/10- “
10/11- Massage
Wk. 10 10/14-10/17
Lecture/Lab topics
Therapeutic Exercise
10/14- ROM
10/15- AROM/PROM
10/16- T-band
10/17- Field Trip to FWO- ionto/phono/ultrasound
10/18- PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (no school)
Wk. 11 10/22-10/25
Lecture/Lab topics
Foot, Ankle, Lower Leg, & Knee
10/21- FALL BREAK (no school)
10/22- Exam #2
10/23- Baps/balance/functional testing/criteria for return to play
10/24- Guest Speaker- PT/PTA
10/25- Stat. Bike/treadmill/efx
CPR
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Wk. 12 10/28-11/1
Lecture/Lab topics
Thigh, Hip, Groin, & Pelvis
10/28- Article assignments
10/29- Hip spica, hip abduction/adduction
10/30- Open & closed chain
10/31- Core stab.
11/1- Article Assign. Presentations
Wk. 13 11/4-11/8
Lecture/Lab topics
Shoulder, Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand, & Fingers
11/4- PNF, shld. spica
11/5- Water rehab
11/6- Jt. Mobs
11/7- Free weights
11/8- Dermatomal patterns
Wk. 14 11/11-11/15
Lecture/Lab topics
Spine, Thorax, & Abdomen
11/11- Spineboard
11/12- Helmet removal
11/13- Guest Speaker- Phys. Asst.
11/14- Concussion/Romberg test/Snellen eye
11/15- Nasal/Oral injuries
Wk. 15 11/18-11/22
Lecture/Lab topics
Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Throat
11/18- Review
11/19- Exam #3
11/20- Guest Speaker- School RN
11/21- Guest Speaker- Coach/Athletic Director
11/22- School Physicals
Wk. 16 11/25-11/29
Lecture/Lab topics
Risk Management & Injury Prevention
11/25- Video- ACL reconstruction surgery
11/26- Viral/bacterial/fungal
11/27- THANKSGIVING BREAK (no school)
11/28“
11/29“
Wk. 17 12/2-12/6
Lecture/Lab topics
Nutritional Aspects of Injury & Illness
12/2- Guest Speaker- Registered Dietician
12/3- Eating disorders, female athletic triad
12/4- Steroids/performance enhancements/testing
12/5- Limb girth/length
12/6- Body comp. using skinfold calipers
Wk. 18 12/9-12/13
Lecture/Lab topics
Psychosocial Intervention & Referral
12/9- Medical history
12/10- Chain of call for 911
12/11- Communication with family/coaches/emt’s/allied health care
12/12- Ethnic/cultural sensitivity
12/13- Guest Speaker- SAP Counselor
Wk. 19 12/16-12/18
Lecture/Lab topics
Finals Week
12/16- Review for Final
12/17- “
12/18- FINAL
Guest Speakers & Field Trips: Students will have the opportunity to hear many Allied Health Care Professionals.