ATRN 5400 - Research Practicum I

3 credit hours

This course is designed improve the athletic trainer’s critical thinking skills and proficiency in research and/or creative activities. The course is intended to meet the criteria outlined by the CAATE Standards for the Accreditation of Post-Professional Athletic Training Degree Programs and fulfill the requirements of a research experience that includes both a written and hands-on component. The course is designed to deepen students’ “theoretical understanding of the profession, enhance their critical thinking ability, increase their writing & speaking skills, and advance the knowledge of the discipline”.