Kansas State University

Athletic Training Education Program
Course Descriptions

HN 120 - Introduction to Athletic Training (2) I, II
Introduction to athletic training for first year athletic training majors. Emphasis will be on the sports medicine team, legal concerns, pre-participation physicals, basic principles of injury prevention, policies and procedures. Students must be concurrently enrolled in HN 121. Pr.: Athletic training major.
HN 121 - Introduction to Athletic Training Lab (1) I, II
Introduction to athletic training for first year athletic training majors. Hands on experience for the athletic training student. Students will be required to complete a competencies skill list with a passing grade. Clinical hours in the athletic training room will give the student the opportunity to use the knowledge, skills, and techniques learned in this course. The student must complete 50 clinical hours of which do not count toward their practicum requirements. However, the hours are required for the application process to the Athletic Training Education Program. Students must be concurrently enrolled in HN 120. Pr.: Athletic training major.
HN 132 - Basic Nutrition (3) I, II, S.
Concepts of human nutrition applied to personal food choices and health.
KIN 220 - Biobehavioral Bases of Exercise (3) I, II.
A critical examination of the role and impact of physical activity in contemporary society. Current perspectives from the biological and behavioral domains of kinesiology will be used to explore the significance of physical activity with particular emphasis placed on implications for health-related fitness. Theory and research will be used to ehlp students make personal applications conducive to lifelong commitment to physical activity. Topics include health-fitness assessment, physiology of physical activity, biomechanics of physical activity and social/psychological determinants of sedentary vs. physically active lifestyles. Two hours of lec. and two hours of lab experiences.
HN 400 - Human Nutrition (3) I. II.
Nutrients, their function, metabolism, and relation to health and disease: the digestion, absorption, transport, utilization, and storage of nutrients in humans. Pr.: CHM 110 and 111 or 210; BIOL 198; HN 132, or ASI 318, or consent of instructor
HN 450 - Nutritional Assessment (2) II.
Methods of nutritional assessment in humans to evaluate dietary intake and body composition; use of biologic markers of human nutritional ststus. One hour lec. and two hours lab a week. Pr.: HN 400; BIOL 340. for HN and CT majors only.
BIOL 340 - Structure and Function of the Human Body (8) I, II.
Anatomy and physiology of the organ systems of the human body. Laboratory includes physiology experiments, study of anatomy from human cadavers, dissection experience, x-rays and slide work. Five hours lec. and two three-hour lab sessions a week. Pr.: BIOCH 198 taken at K State (with a C grade or better) or transferred introductory biology credit plus at least one of the following introductory natural science courses, taken at K-State with a C grade or better: CHM 110 (with CHM 111), CHM 210, PHYS 113, KIN 220, or any K-State biology course that has BIOL 198 as a prerequisite.
KIN 310 - Measurement and Research Techniques in Kinesiology (3) I, II.
Theory and techniques of measurement and research in biological and behavioral aspects of Kinesiology. Pr.: KIN 220.
KIN 330 - Biomechanics (3) I, II.
Mechanical and anatomical aspects of overt human movement. Kinematic and kinetic principles applied to the analysis of human movement. Two hours lecture and two hours lab a week. Pr.: BIOL 340 and PHYS 113
KIN 335 - Physiology of Exercise (4) I.
The responses of the human body to exercise. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the structure-function relationships of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems and how their function is integrated to support the dynamics of muscular contraction. Limitations to exercise performance will be examined in health and disease and the adaptability of the human body to physiological (i.e. exercise training) and environmental (e.g. hypoxia) stressors will be examined. Four hours lecture per week. Pr.: BIOL 340
KIN 336 - Physiology of Exercise Lab (I) I, II.
A laboratory course to supplement the material of KIN 335. Two hours lab per week. Pr.: KIN 335 or concurrent enrollment.
KIN 340 - Physical Activity in Contemporary Society (3) I, II.
Theories and research on the social significance of physical activity in American society. Includes a focus on play, games, sport, fitness, and exercise in contemporary society. Pr.: SOCIO 211.
KIN 345 - Physiological Dynamics of Physical Activity (3) I, II.
Theories and research on the cognitive, emotional and behavioral dynamics of physical activity and their application to changing behavior in a movement context. Pr.: PSYCH 110.
HN 320 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) I, II.
Principles and practices of treatment, taping, and care of minor athletic injuries. Pr.: EDSEC 250 or BIOL 340 or conc. enrollment in BIOL 340.
HN 551 - Evaluation of Athletic Injuries of the Extremities (3) I.
This course is designed to familiarize the student athletic trainer with the principles of orthopedic assessment and to apply these principles to specific regions of the body. Knowledge gained in this course may be applicable to other individuals interested in health related professions, which require systematic examination of the body. Pr.: HN 320 and BIOL 340
HN 552 - Emergency Procedures and Evaluation of Core Athletic Injuries (3) II.
This course is designed to familiarize the student athletic trainer with the procedures of emergency management of athletic injuries and to apply these procedures both on the field and off the field. The student athletic trainer will become familiarized with the principles of orthopedic and emergency medical assessment and to apply these principles to the core of the body. Knowledge gained in this course may be applicable to other individuals interested in health related professions, which require systematic examination of the body in emergency settings. Pr.: HN 320 and BIOL 340.
HN 553 - Pharmacology in Athletic Training (1)
Study of medications commonly encountered in the practice of athletic training. Includes categories of drugs, generic and trade names of common drugs, the use, effects and precautions for common drugs and drug-interactions. Focuses on how various drugs affect the patient response to activity, exercise and other therapeutic interventions. PR: BIOL 340 or equivalent.
HN 554 - General Medical Conditions in the Athlete (2) II.
Course covers the recognition, evaluation, management, and prevention of the most common medical conditions that affect athletic participation. Emphasis placed on the appropriate history, physical exam, indications for referral, and treatment for each condition. Pr: BIOL 340, HN 551 and HN 552
HN 555 - Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (3) II.
The theory and application of the various energy systems used in the treatment of athletic injuries. Practical experiences will be emphasized. Pr.: HN 320 and PHYS 115.
HN 556 - Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Athletic Injuries (3) II.
A study of applied rehabilitation and conditioning techniques used by athletic trainers. Pr.: HN 551, KIN 330, and junior standing.
HN 557 - Seminar in Issues in Administration of Athletic Training Programs (3) I.
Application of various problems and issues affecting the athletic trainers in their roles as administrators in the areas of role delineation, budget designs, legal aspects of sport, facility design, and drug testing/drug education. Pr.: HN 556 and senior standing.
HN 583 - Practicum I in Athletic Training (1) (Second year, first semester).
A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in HN 320. Pr.: HN 320 and BIOL 340 or concurrent enrollment.
HN 584 - Practicum II in Athletic Training (1) (Second year, second semester).
A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: Concurrent enrollment in HN 552 and successful completion of HN 583 Practicum I with a grade of "C" or higher.
HN 585 - Practicum III in Athletic Training (1) (Third year, first semester).
A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: Concurrent enrollment in HN 551 and successful completion of HN 584 Practicum II with a grade of "C" or higher.
HN 586 - Practicum IV in Athletic Training (1) (Third year, second semester).
A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: Concurrent enrollment in HN 555 and/or HN 556; successful completion of HN 585 Practicum III with a grade "C" or higher.
HN 587 - Practicum V in Athletic Training (1) (Fourth year, first semester).
A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab throughout the curriculum program. Pr.: Concurrent enrollment in HN 557 and successful completion of HN 586 Practicum IV with a grade of "C" or higher.
HN 588 - Practicum VI in Athletic Training (1) (Fourth year, second semester).
A supervised, clinical experience at approved clinical settings. The athletic training student will apply principles taught in the classroom and practiced in the lab through the curriculum program. Pr.: Completion of Athletic Training Curriculum courses or concurrent enrollment in HN 556; successful completion of HN 587 Practicum V with a grade of "C" or higher.
HN/KIN 635 - Nutrition and Exercise (3) I.
The interrelationships between diet, nutrition, and exercise. Topics covered include physical fitness, weight control, nutrient metabolism during exercise, and athletic performance. Pr.: KIN 310, KIN 335, and HN 132 or HN 502. Cross-listed with Human Nutrition, see HN 635.

Although not listed, the following courses will be needed as prerequisites for other courses which are required: SOCIO 211, PSYCH 110, STAT 320, PHYS 113, and BIOL 198.