HPE 182 - Introductory Practicum in Athletic Training, 1 credit hour

Prerequisite(s): Declared AT major and HPE 202 or concurrent enrollment in HPE 202.
This course is designed to be an introduction to the principal and fundamental skills of athletic training. This introductory practicum course will provide students with exposure to the daily activities within the athletic training room clinical setting. Students will learn and apply fundamental athletic training skills while developing problem solving and critical thinking, as it relates to role of athletic trainers as healthcare providers. The course is designed to be in alignment with the second semester observation phase of the Athletic Training Program selection process. Students are required to fulfill 35 clinical hours as a component of the course.