ATR 706 - Taping, Bracing, and Protective Equipment

2 Credit(s) This course is designed to provide athletic training students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively prescribe and apply orthopedic taping, wrapping, bracing, padding, and functional splinting techniques. Students will also learn how to properly select and fit protective athletic equipment. Related theory and research will be discussed in lecture and associated clinical skills will be developed during the psychomotor component of this course. The course meets two (2) hours per week and is open only to and required of students enrolled in the Athletic Training master’s degree program.
Co-requisites: ATR 700, ATR 702, ATR 704, ATR 708.