StudyQA — Bachelor: Athletic Training — South Dakota State University

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Description

The South Dakota State University Athletic Training (AT) Program aspires to prepare engaged practitioners and contemporary leaders of athletic training. The program exists to cultivate a learning environment implementing innovative and best practice pedagogies which challenge students to become reflective, professional, and ethical practitioners dedicated to improving patients quality of life. The overall goals of the program are to provide students with knowledge and experiences which improve the depth and breadth of professional competency in athletic training, enhance written and oral communication abilities, promote an appreciation for the ways research can inform practice, and/or prepare students for advanced study in the field.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the athletic training major, students should be able to:

Outcome #1: Demonstrate their competence and confidence in the domains of athletic training as defined by the BOC both cognitive and psychomotor tasks.
Outcome #2: Demonstrate preparation for the BOC certification examination.
Outcome #3: Think critically utilize information obtained through traditional or non-traditional sources to solve problems related to academic or professional practice.
Outcome #4: Work effectively within a group or team to solve a problem or task.
Outcome #5: Locate, evaluate and prepare information for presentation in various research formats.
Outcome #6: Discuss issues current to the profession of athletic training and/or allied health and medical professions of the sports medicine umbrella.
Outcome #7: Evaluate their total experience (academic, clinical instruction and clinical experience) within the Athletic Training curriculum using the program evaluation tool.
Outcome #8: Utilize technology to complete tasks common to the profession of Athletic Training.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee

USD 7687 Year (National)
USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

A major in Athletic Training prepares students for entry into clinical practice as licensed athletic trainers. The AT program is two years in length and includes coursework in the summer between and first and second professional years. In addition to completing the courses required for the curriculum, students must successfully complete proficiencies associated with clinical education and clinical experiences under the supervision of preceptors who are appropriately credentialed health care professionals. Clinical experiences will include working with a variety of patients in high schools, colleges/universities, sports medicine clinics, and medical and rehabilitation clinics. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be eligible to challenge the national certifying examination for athletic trainers through the Board of Certification (BOC).

Major Requirements

Introduction to Athletic Training
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and Lab
Community Health OR Contemporary Health Problems OR Public Health Science (G)
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Pathophysiology
Medications and Wellness
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Test and Prescription and Lab
Biomechanics and Lab
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
Athletic Training Techniques and Lab
Athletic Training Clinical Experience
Athletic Injury Assessment-Lower Extremity
Athletic Injury Assessment-Upper Extremity
Interventions
Fall Clinical Experience
Human Anatomy and Lab
Physiology and Lab
Human Nutrition

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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