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KNPE 330 Athletic Therapy Field Placement Units: 4.50
Under the tutelage of the Coordinator of Athletic Therapy Services, students will complete a field placement that involves assignment to a varsity team as a student trainer. Student trainers are responsible for onsite coverage of the team during competition and possibly during practices. The student trainers are also responsible for the taping needs of athletes on the team, and assisting with assessment and rehabilitation.
NOTE Students must hold valid First Aid/CPR certification and proof of completion of Athletic Therapy experience (36 hours) in second year.
NOTE Students must hold valid First Aid/CPR certification and proof of completion of Athletic Therapy experience (36 hours) in second year.
Learning Hours: 177 (165 Practicum, 12 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and registration in the KINE Specialization Plan and ANAT 315/3.0 and KNPE 331/3.0 and a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher and permission of the Course Coordinator and the Undergraduate Chair in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies.
Exclusion HLTH 300/3.0; KNPE 300/3.0; KNPE 346/4.5.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply knowledge gained through theory-based courses in an intensive practicum experience in athletic therapy.
- Practice emergency care, field assessments, first aid, taping, and stretching with varsity athletes.
- Apply the concepts of the healing cycle to high performance athletes.