Academic Catalog 2008-2009: Exercise Science/Athletic Training
The Exercise Science Department houses three academic majors: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Sports Management, and a minor in Exercise Science. The department also offers a pre-licensure program designed to prepare a student for Teacher Licensure in Physical Education and Health for Pre-K through 12th grade.
The Sterling College Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is a high quality curriculum accredited by the Commission on Accredidation of Athletic Training Eductaion. This bachelor's degree is designed to prepare the student to sit for the Board of Certification examination. More information about CAATE and the BOC can be found at http://caate.net and http://boc.org. Upon graduation and successful completion of the BOc examination students will earn the credential of ATC, Certified Athletic Trainer.
ATEP Admission Requirements
Application for admission into ATEP can occur after the student has been on campus for one semester. The quota of applicants accepted into the ATEP is limited by faculty to student ratios, and the highly individualized nature of this program. Admission to the ATEP is based on the following criteria:
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA.
- Complete AT242, AT243, AT250 and ES255 with a minimum of “C”.
- A minimum of 50 “directed observation” clinical hours obtained during the first two semesters.
- Submit two letters of recommendation. Neither letter can come from a fellow student, friend, or family member.
- Complete a formal Interview with selected members of the ATEP Interview Committee.
- Completion of application form.
- A formal letter of why the student is applying to the SC ATEP and why they want to be a certified athletic trainer.
- Documentation of receiving immunization injections for Hepatitis B immunization, a current TP test, and a passed physical examination. If the student chooses not to be Hepatitis B immunized, the student must read, complete, and sign the form entitled “Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Assumption of Risk and Release” prior to acceptance into the SC ATEP.
- Present proof of current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification.
- Health insurance coverage from either Sterling College Insurance Plan or from a primary private insurance plan. Documentation should include a copy of a current health insurance card with the name of an insurance carrier, policy number, etc
- Students must read, complete, sign and return the enclosed form entitled “Technical Standards for Admission into the Athletic Training Education Program” verifying that the student meets the minimal required technical standards for admission into the program.
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Following successful application to the ATEP, students will be expected to participate in regular hours in the athletic training room and clinical rotations. Students will also be required to participate with athletic teams and do clinical rotations during the course of the program. The application information and technical standards for the ATEP can be found at the following address: Athletic-Training/Applying-the-Program
Required courses for the Athletic Training major:
The following list of courses must be completed for a major in Athletic Training. Students interested in the Athletic Training major must take the ATEP prerequisites (listed in italic) and apply for the program following the second semester of the student’s attendance.
Required General Education Courses for ATEP:
| BI110 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 credits |
| Major Courses: | ||
| AT200 | Practicum I | 1 credit |
| AT242 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 credits |
| AT243 | Care & Prevention Techniques for AT | 1 credits |
| AT250 | Structural Anatomy | 2 credits |
| AT301 | Practicum II | 2 credits |
| AT302 | Practicum III | 2 credits |
| AT315 | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 credits |
| AT330 | General Medical Concerns | 3 credits |
| AT351 | Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| AT352 | Assessmen of Lower Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| AT403 | Practicum IV | 1 credit |
| AT404 | Practicum V | 2 credits |
| AT430 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 credits |
| AT435 | Administration in Athletic Training | 2 credits |
| AT440 | Developing & Implementing Strength & Fitness Program | 3 credits |
| AT440L | Developing/Implementing Strength/Fitness Program Lab | 0 credits |
| AT445 | Seminar in Athletic Training | 1 credit |
| AT450 | Pharmacology for the Athletic Trainer | 1 credit |
| AT495 | Practicum VI | 1 credit |
| ES120 | Foundations of Exercise Science | 2 credits |
| ES221 | Essentials of Community and Personal Health | 3 credits |
| ES255 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| ES360 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 credits |
| ES370 | Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| ES380 | Psychology of Sport | 3 credits |
| ES420 | Exercise Physiology | 3 credits |
Total: | 56 credits |
Recommended Supporting Courses for ATEP: Strongly recommended for students interested in graduate study in areas of allied health and/or medicine.
| MA150 | Pre-Calculus | 4 credits |
| CH151 | General Chemistry I | 5 credits |
| CH152 | General Chemistry II | 5 credits |
| PH210 | Physics I | 5 credits |
| PH211 | Physics II | 5 credits |
| BS125 | Psychology | 3 credits |
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Exercise Science is a broad and diverse field of study. Exercise Science majors will be prepared for graduate study in Exercise Science (or related fields), as well as employ-ment in coaching, fitness, and recreational settings.
| Required General Education courses: | ||
| BI110 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 credits |
| ES101 | Concepts of Physical Fitness and Health | 2 credits |
| CH110 | Introductory General Chemistry or | |
| PH108 | Introduction to Physical Science | 3 credits |
| Required Core Courses: | ||
| ES107 | Beginning/Intermediate Swimming | 1 credit |
| ES115 | Folk Dance | 1 credit |
| ES120 | Foundations of Exercise Science | 2 credits |
| ES210 | Analysis & Teaching of Individual & Dual Sports | 2 credits |
| ES220 | Analysis and Teaching of Team Sports | 2 credits |
| ES221 | Essentials of Personal and Community Health | 3 credits |
| ES226 | Rules and Officiating | 2 credits |
| ES242 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 credits |
| ES253 | Recreational Leadership (indoor/outdoor) | 3 credits |
| ES255 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| ES305 | Theory of Coaching Baseball * | 1 credit |
| ES306 | Theory of Coaching Basketball * | 1 credit |
| ES307 | Theory of Coaching Football * | 1 credit |
| ES308 | Theory of Coaching Soccer * | 1 credit |
| ES309 | Theory of Coaching Softball * | 1 credit |
| ES310 | Theory of Coaching Track and Field * | 1 credit |
| ES311 | Theory of Coaching Volleyball * | 1 credit |
| (* Students may choose any two of these one credit Theory of Coaching courses.) | ||
| ES360 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 credits |
| ES362 | Field Practicum | 1 credit |
| ES370 | Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| ES374 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
| ES380 | Psychology of Sport | 2 credits |
| ES400 | Internship | 3 credits |
| ES420 | Exercise Physiology | 3 credits |
| ES475 | Administration of Health, PE and Athletics | 3 credits |
| ES498 | Senior Seminar | 1 credit |
| AT440 | Developing & Implementing Strength & Fitness Program | 3 credits |
| AT440L. | Developing/Implementing Strength/Fitness Program Lab | 0 credit |
Total: | 58 credits |
Recommended Support Courses:
The following courses are strongly recommended for all Exercise Science Department
majors, especially those interested in graduate study.
| MA240 | Elementary Statistics | 3 credits |
| CH110 | Intro to Chemistry | 3 credits |
| ES120 | Foundations of Exercise Science | 2 credits |
| ES210 | Analysis & Teaching of Individual & Dual Sports | 2 credits |
| ES220 | Analysis and Teaching of Team Sports | 2 credits |
| ES242 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 credits |
| ES255 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| ES305-311 | Theory of Coaching ______* | 2 credits |
| (*Choose any two of the one-credit Theory of Coaching courses.) | ||
| ES370 | Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| ES374 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
| ES475 | Administration of Health, PE and Athletics | 3 credits |
Total: | 22 credits |
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (preK-12) LICENSURE
Core requirements for the Exercise Science Major Subtotal: | 45 credits | |
| And the following courses: | ||
| ES344 | Curriculum and Methods of Teaching P.E. and Health - Elementary (PreK-6) | 3 credits |
| ES346 | Curriculum and Methods of Teaching P.E. and Health - Secondary (7-12) | 3 credits |
| ES348 | Curriculum Methods of Health (PreK-12) | 2 credits |
Total: | 53 credits |
**ED498 Clinical Teaching Experience replaces ES400 Internship for Education
Licensure students.
Refer to Education section - Secondary & PreK-12 Teacher Licensure Programs - for professional education courses required.
The Sports Management major combines courses from both the Business and
Exercise Science Departments. Students have the option of choosing from four areas
of emphasis to supplement the major and assist in focusing on a particular career
track. While this option is recommended, it is not required.
Core Curriculum: | ||
| BU102 | Stretegies for Success | 2 credits |
| BU103 | Economics | 3 credits |
| BU140 | Business Communication | 2 credits |
| BU240 | Business Law | 3 credits |
| BU326 | Marketing | 3 credits |
| BU329 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 2 credits |
| BU338 | Management Leadership | 3 credits |
| BU362 | Ethics in Business | 3 credits |
| BU422 | Operations Management | 3 credits |
| BU499 | Business Policy | 3 credits |
| ES120 | Foundations of Exercise Science | 2 credits |
| ES221 | Essentials of Community and Personal Health | 3 credits |
| ES253 | Recreational Leadership | 3 credits |
| ES380 | Psychology of Sport | 2 credits |
| ES475 | Administration of Health, PE, & Athletics | 3 credits |
| ES400 | Internship | 3 credits |
| ES498 | Senior Seminar | 1 credit |
Total: | 39 credits |
Optional Areas of Emphasis
Marketing, Promotions & Sports Information Emphasis: | ||
| BU420 | Advanced Marketing | 3 credits |
| CT107 | Mass Media, Self, & Society | 3 credits |
| CT153X/XS | Mass Media Lab (choose one) | 1 credit |
| Public Relations, Video, Print Journalism, or Radio | ||
| CT209 | Mass Media Writing | 3 credits |
| CT366 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 credits |
Club, Fitness & Recreation Emphasis: | ||
| BU421 | Organizational Leadership | 3 credits |
| ES242 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 credits |
| ES255 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| ES360 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 credits |
| AT440 | Developing & Implementing Strength & Fitness Program | 3 credits |
| AT440L | Developing/Implementing Strength/Fitness Program Lab | 0 credits |
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Coaching & Instruction Emphasis: | ||
| ES210 | Analysis & Teaching of Individual & Dual Sports | 2 credits |
| ES220 | Analysis and Teaching of Team Sports | 2 credits |
| ES242 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 credits |
| ES255 | First Aid | 3 credits |
| ES360 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 credits |
| ES305-311 | Theory of Coaching _____ (choose two) | 2 credits |
Total: | 13 credits |
Collegiate, Professional or Corporate Sport Administration Emphasis: | ||
| BU256 | Business Writing | 2 credits |
| BU286 | Teamwork | 2 credits |
| BU209 | Accoutning I (Financial Accounting) | 3 credits |
| BU210 | Accounting II (Managerial Accounting) | 3 credits |
| BU331 | Entrepreneurship | 3 credits |
Total: | 12 credits | |
Possible Electives: | ||
| AR180 | Photography I | |
| AR215 | Computer Design I | |
| CS207 | Information Systems Theory & Practice | |
| BS295 | Behavioral Science Research Methods | |
| BU200 | Economics I | |
| BU201 | Economics II | |
| BU302 | Business Computing | |
| BU329 | Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | |
| BU356 | International Business | |
| BU365 | Organizational Behavior | |
| BU366 | Organizational Change | |
| ED195 | Introduction to Education | |
| ES226 | Rules & Officiating | |
| ES370 | Kinesiology | |
| ES374 | Adapted Physical Education | |
| ES420 | Exercise Physiology | |
| MA240 | Elementary Statistics | |
| RP339 | Ethics |
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Athletic Training and Physical Education & Health Course Descriptions:
| AT200 | Practicum I | 1 credits |
| A clinical/practicum course designed for students in their first semester of acceptance into the ATEP. Specific competencies and proficiencies are required to be met during the student’s clinical experience. Pre-Requisite for AT242 and AT243 (Fall) | ||
| AT243 | Care & Prevention Techniques for Athletic Training | 1 credits |
AT242: This clinical-oriented course deals with the prevention, assessment, and management techniques of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in AT242 or have already taken an equivalent class (Spring) | ||
| AT301 | Practicum II | 2 credits |
| A clinical/practicum course designed for students in their second semester of enrollment in the ATEP. All competencies and proficiencies must be completed in the AT200 course before enrolling. Prerequisites: AT200 and AT352. (Spring) | ||
| AT302 | Practicum III | 2 credits |
| A clinical/practicum course designed for students in their third semester of enrollment in the ATEP. All competencies and proficiencies must be completed in the AT200 and AT301 courses before enrolling in AT302. Prerequisites: AT301 and AT351 (Fall) | ||
| AT315 | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 credits |
| This course deals with the theory and practice of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques as they relate to the physically active. Lecture and labs will be used to demonstrate proper techniques typically administered to patients in the athletic training and other rehabilitation settings. Prerequisite: AT351 and AT352. (Spring) | ||
| AT351 | Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| This course discusses the proper assessment and management of athletic injuries to the head, neck, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers. The student will learn how to recognize and evaluate common athletic injuries to these areas of the body in classroom settings. Concepts and skills taught in the course will be reinforced through structured laboratory/practical experience. Prerequisites: AT250. (Spring) | ||
| AT352 | Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| This course discusses the proper assessment and management of athletic injuries to the low back, pelvis, hip, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. The student will learn how to recognize and evaluate common athletic injuries to these areas of the body in the classroom setting. Additionally, concepts and skills taught in the course will be reinforced through structured laboratory/practical experiences. Prerequisites: AT250. (Fall) | ||
| AT403 | Practicum IV | 1 credit |
| A clinical/practicum course designed for students in their fourth semester of enrollment in the ATEP. All competencies and proficiencies must be completed in the AT302 and AT430 courses before enrolling in AT403. (Spring) | ||
| AT404 | Practicum V | 2 credits |
| A clinical/practicum course designed for students in their fifth semester of enrollment in the ATEP. All competencies and proficiencies must be completed in the AT315 and AT403 courses before enrolling in AT404. (Fall) | ||
| AT440 | Developing and Implementing Strength and Fitness Programs | 3 credits |
| In this course, students will learn the components of physical fitness, and how to analyze and apply the neuromuscular and physiological knowledge to determine the content and administration of pre-season, in-season, and off-season programs for a variety of athletic teams at different levels of competition. Prerequisite: ES370 & ES420. (Fall) | ||
| AT440L | Developing and Implementing Strength and Fitness Programs Lab | 0 credits |
| Internship/lab experience course taken concurrently with AT440. Labs will be designed to reinforce knowledge/skills taught in the AT440 course. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in AT440 (Fall) | ||
| AT495 | Practicum VI | 1 credits |
| The independent investigation of a topic in one or more of the disciplines of Athletic Training. The topic may be an in-depth extension of a topic studied in previous courses, or may be a topic in a specialization not in the current course offerings. The study of the topic must be prepared in advance by the student and a faculty supervisor and is subject to the approval of the Program Director. Prerequisite: all 200, 300, and level Athletic Training courses must be completed and/or consent of the ATEP Program Director. Prerequisite: AT404 (Spring) | ||
| ES103 | Physical Activity – Team Sports | 1 credits |
| Meets general education requirement with a grade of C- or higher. (Fall) | ||
| ES104 | Physical Activity - Bowling/Golf | 1 credits |
| Meets general education requirement with a grade of C- or higher. (Spring) | ||
| ES108 | Physical Activity – Racquet Sports | 1 credits |
| Meets general education requirement with a grade of C- or higher.(Fall) | ||
| ES111 | Physical Activity - Aerobics/Strength Training | 1 credits |
| Meets general education requirement with a grade of C- or higher. (Fall and Spring) | ||
| ES348 | Curriculum Methods in Health (PreK-12) | 2 credits |
| The study of curriculum and methods of instruction, classroom management and evaluation techniques specific to health in the elementary and secondary settings. Practical teaching experiences in classroom settings will be emphasized. Prerequisite:ES221, ES344 or ES346. (Interterm, odd years) | ||
| ES360 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 credits |
| This course is intended to be a midlevel discussion and study of the field of nutrition. Basic components of the human diet and the special needs of the physically active will be emphasized. Some discussion of the various specialty diets and supplements will also be investigated. Prerequisite: ES101 & ES221. (Spring, even years) | ||
| ES370 | Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| A study of the skeletal and neuromuscular systems as structural determinants of human motion. Biomechanical principles are applied to the study of the upper and lower extremities. Appropriate movement terminology and analysis of muscular involvement are applied to various forms of exercise. Prerequisite: BI110. (Fall) | ||
| ES374 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 credits |
| Course deals with organizing, planning and conducting physical education for the disadvantaged student. Students will learn to understand the broad realm of adaptations and will be able to recognize various handicaps. Fitness and leisure activities will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on organizing and administering adaptive programs. Prerequisite: ES210, ES220 (Spring) | ||
| ES420 | Exercise Physiology | 3 credits |
| A study of the physiological structures of the human body and their relationships to performance in physical education and athletics. Primary attention is paid to the adjustment mechanisms of the human body to exercise. Prerequisite: BI110. (Spring) | ||
See other course descriptions in the section of the Catalog specific to the major area.
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