KINE 4293

Seminar in Athletic Training

(2 credit hours)

 

Spring 2003

T  6:00-7:50am

 

Instructor:                  Dr. Louise Fincher, ATC, LAT

Office:                         PEB 306

Office Phone:             272-3107

E-mail:                        lfincher@uta.edu

Office Hours:             MWF: 9-11; TR: 11-12

 

Required Texts:         Ray R, Wiese-Bjornstal D. (1999) Counseling in Sports Medicine.

 

                                    Hannam S (2000). Professional Behaviors in Athletic Training.

 

                                    Kleiner D (2001). Study Guide for the NATABOC Entry-Level Athletic Trainers’ Examination

 

Supplemental Text:    Competencies in Athletic Training. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Education Council.

 

Prerequisite:               KINE 2330, KINE 3320, KINE 3324, KINE 3330, KINE 3333, KINE 4333, KINE 4336; or  permission from the instructor.

 

Purpose:                     Synthesis of theories and concepts in athletic training. Review of competencies in athletic training with special emphasis on professional development and psychosocial intervention.

     

Course Objectives:    This course addresses the following athletic training competencies and clinical proficiencies:

                                    Competencies:

                                          Psychosocial Intervention and Referral

                                                Cognitive Domain: #5-10, 20-22

                                                Psychomotor Domain: #1-6

                                                Affective Domain: #1-6, 8-9

                                          Health Care Administration

                                                Cognitive Domain: #32, 40, 42-44

                                                Affective Domain: #7

                                          Professional Development and Responsibilities

                                                Cognitive Domain: #1-16

                                                Psychomotor Domain: #1-3

                                                Affective Domain: #1-12

                                    Proficiencies Instructed:

                                          Health Care Administration: 1-1Aa, 1-1Bbc, 1-1Dde, 2-1, 5-1 1a-c

                                          Professional Development and Responsibilities 1-1a-f, 1-2

                                    Proficiencies Evaluated:

                                          Risk Management and Injury Prevention 1-2 h, 5-2a-f

                                          Health Care Administration 1-2a-e, 2-2, 5-2 1a-c

                                          Professional Development and Responsibilities 1-2a-f, 1-2

 

Methods of Evaluation:                                                                                                    Grading Scale:

                                    Written Examinations                                                                               A = 90%

                                                Sample NATABOC/TABAT Test

                                                   Written                                                            25

                                                   Written Simulation                                           25

                                                TEST 1 (Take-home)                                      100                     B = 80%

                                                TEST 2 (Take-home)                                      100                     C = 70%

                                                FINAL EXAM (comprehensive for ALL          200                     D = 60%

                                                    Athletic Training coursework)                                                  F = < 60%

                                    Computerized Scenario Exams                                      250

                                      (5@ 50 pts each)                                                      

                                    Practical Exam                                                              100

                                    Individualized Study Plan                                                25

                                    Student Portfolio                                                             25

                                    Participation in class discussions                                    100                    

                                    Teaching Presentation                                                                             

                                                Outline                                                               25

                                                Instructional Handout/Brochure                           50

                                                Class Presentation                                              50

                                    Case Studies (5 @ 20 pts)                                            100        

                                    Proficiency Evaluations                                                 TBD      

                                    Field Experience Clinical Performance Evaluation            80                 

 

Drop Policy

The Department of Kinesiology will not warn students nor drop students for excessive absences. It is the responsibility of the student to complete ADDING, DROPPING or withdrawing from school within the appropriate time frame established by the University Registrar (deadlines to be found in the Schedule of Classes). Any student that does not officially drop the class by the appropriate drop dates will be given an "F" for the course.

 

Americans With Disabilities Act

     The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 93112 – The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans With Disabilities Act – (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

 

     As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide “reasonable accommodation” to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty at the bginning of the semester and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.

 

Academic Dishonesty

     It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

 

     “Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts.” (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22)

 

Final Review Week
     A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations. During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabi. During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations. In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week.

 

Library Policy: For assistance with your library needs in this course, please consult the appropriate subject librarian.

 

 

Topical Schedule

Date    Topic                                                                                                            Reading Assignment

1/14      Course Overview; NATA EC Competencies in Athletic Training;                  NATABOC application

            NATABOC Role Delineation Study; NATABOC/TABAT Test                    guidelines

            Construction; Preparing for the NATABOC/TABAT Exams                         (www.nataboc.org)

                                                                                                                              TABAT website

                                                                                                                              (http://www.tdh.texas.gov/

                                                                                                                                 hcqs/plc/at.htm)

 

1/21      Registering/Applying for NATABOC/TABAT Exams

            Sample NATABOC/TABAT Written Exam Due                                   
Sample NATABOC Written Simulation Exam Due                                

            Professional Behaviors

 

1/28      Professional Ethics; Professional Behaviors; Continuing Education Requirements

            Individualized Study Plans Due

            Student Portfolios Due

 

2/4        Athletic Training Professional Associations –

                  John Oliver, Director, NATA Research and Education Foundation

                  Larry Commons, Director, NATA Internal Marketing Department

                  Cate Brennan Lisak, Director, NATA External Marketing Department

                  Sandy Miller, MS, ATC, LAT; NATA National Director, District 6 (SWATA)

 

2/11      Developing the resume and cover letter; Effective interviewing skills; Locating potential jobs

                  Goof Proof Your Job Search: Top Ten Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make!

                  Eve Becker Doyle, CAE; Executive Director, NATA

 

2/18      Mock Interviews

 

2/25      Practical Exam                                                                                           

 

3/4        Effective Presentation/Teaching Techniques; Written Communication Skills   

                                                                                                                             

3/11      Psychosocial Dimensions in Sport Injury                                                       Chapters 1-2, CSM

            Psychosocial Intervention Strategies in Sports Medicine

 

3/18      SPRING BREAK

           

3/25      Effective Communication Skills for Sports Medicine Professionals                  Chapters 3-4, CSM

 

4/1        Counseling Strategies: Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders,                            Chapters 11-13, CSM

 

4/8        Counseling Strategies: Stress & Anxiety, Improved Rehab Adherence            Chapters 14-15, CSM

            Case Studies 1 & 2 Due

 

4/15      Counseling Strategies: Catastrophic Injury                                                     Chapter 16, pp. 293-309

            Case Studies 3 & 4 Due                                                                                 CSM

           

4/22      Student Presentations

 

4/29      Student Presentations