Athletic Training, AS (64 credit hours)

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*This Program Path sunsets starting Fall 2024

An Associates of Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training can prepare students for transfer into a redundant four-year institution’s accredited Athletic Training Education Program. At NCCC, the student will be instructed in both the concepts and application of injury evaluation, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries. This program is also beneficial for anyone interested in a career in any of the numerous other specialized aspects of sports medicine.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program Advisor Yuya Nakamura, 620-432-0373 ynakamura@neosho.edu or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1 cr hrs	BIOL 111 General Biology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs	BIOL 112 General Biology Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	HPER 207 Care&Prevent of Athletic Inj & Lab 3 cr hrs
SOSC 100 Introduction To Sociology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
HPER 204 Intro to Athletic Training 2 cr hrs	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
ALHE 105 Medical Terminology 3 cr hrs	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 17

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
BIOL 257 Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	BIOL 203 Nutrition 3 cr hrs
BIOL 258 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	CHEM 105 Introduction To Chemistry 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰	CHEM 106 Introduction To Chemistry Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
Social Science Elective 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 17	Total Credit Hours: 14
*Total Program Path Credit for Associate of Science Degree: 64*

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

HPER 204 Intro to Athletic Training , HPER 207 Care&Prevent of Athletic Inj & Lab , BIOL 257 Human Anatomy & Physiology (SGE)⁰⁴⁰/BIOL 258 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, BIOL 203 Nutrition , PSYC 155 General Psychology (SGE)⁰⁵⁰.

Recommended Electives

PHYS 100 Introductory College Physics I (SGE)⁰⁴⁰/PHYS 130 Introductory College Physics I Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, BIOL 280 Human Dissection , ALHE 105 Medical Terminology .

Program Outcomes

Explain the profession of athletic training, including its history, educational guidelines and professional regulations.
Break down, understand and communicate athletic training medical terminology.
Demonstrate an understanding of the inflammation process as it relates to injury.
Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy, specifically as it relates to common athletic injuries.
Identify and describe risk factors related to environmental conditions.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate common athletic injuries.
Demonstrate an understanding of the application of therapeutic modalities used in an athletic training setting.
Demonstrate effective protective taping and bracing techniques.