NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/%7Ecollegeofed/
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2003
TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA
Instructor: Sally Paulson MA, ATC/L, CSCS Office: Special Services Building, 213
Phone: 918-456-5511 ext. 3779 E-mail: paulsosa@nusok.edu
COURSE NUMBER, NAME, MEETING TIME & PLACE
ATEP 2381 - Athletic Training Clinical Instruction I
PREREQUISITES
Admission to the athletic training education program.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
The course is designed to provide the athletic training student with laboratory instruction and
evaluation of clinical proficiencies associated with the educational competencies taught in HED
4383 Care and Prevention and other preprofessional courses.
The course has an associated clinical assignment with an Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) for
practical application of subject matter taught within the course. The Clinical Education
Coordinator makes all decisions regarding clinical assignment according to student evaluation by
ACIs and academic progress.
KNOWLEDGE BASE
The Northeastern State University Teacher Education Program is based on specific philosophical
assumption about teaching, learning, and schooling that underlie all basic programs, which prepare
professional educators to work in public school settings. These philosophical assumptions are stated in
terms of the responsibilities and obligations of professional educators as stated in the theme of the
program. It is assumed that it is the responsibility of the professional educators to:
1. Develop thinking/learning skills in their students through the use of appropriate
pedagogical strategies, emphasizing reflection;
2. Serve all students under their charge, regardless of ability, with a sense of efficacy;
3. Instill self-respect, dignity and respect for others in their students;
4. Be sensitive to and develop the ability to capitalize on the learning strengths of
individuals who reflect a diversity of cultural backgrounds, abilities and talents; and
5. Know, understand and communicate the content or specialty area(s) in which they are
teaching.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The Teacher Education Program at Northeastern State University prepares professional educators
to be teaching scholars, educational leaders, and developers of human potential.
Educators as Teaching Scholars
Teaching scholars read widely and think deeply about subject matter, teaching, and research.
They reflect critically on their own beliefs and their classroom practice in order to make
pedagogical improvements. Teaching scholars use appropriate communication skills, they know
how to facilitate authentic learning, and they encourage P-12 students to be critical, creative
thinkers, with the ability to be lifelong learners.
Educators as Educational Leaders
Educational leaders believe that all P-12 students are capable of learning and of making
educational progress. Educational leaders serve as advocates for children/adolescents and
families, they understand the political nature of teaching, and they are able to inspire and
motivate others by modeling effective communication skills, professional demeanor and attitudes.
Educators as Developers of Human Potential
Educators who are developers of human potential are committed to the philosophical position that
the development of human potential is their fundamental task.
MAJOR GOAL(S)
The major goal of this course is to provide a laboratory setting for athletic training students to
develop proficiency of the clinical skills that are associated with the educational competencies
taught in HED 4383 Care and Prevention and other preprofessional courses.
EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES
Specific course outcomes are provided in the Clinical Documentation Manual.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Clinical Documentation Manual – Professor Publishings
Perrin, D. H. (1995). Athletic Taping and Bracing. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE
ATEP clinical courses are designed to provide a laboratory environment for the instruction,
practice and evaluation of clinical proficiencies. Associated with the course is a clinical
assignment with an ACI at the clinical site. At the clinical assignment, the ACI will provide
guided application of knowledge and skills directly related to the course content in a practical
setting.
Note: The clinical rotation/assignment may not begin until the student provides proof of
current apprentice licensure in the state of Oklahoma and liability insurance.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES
Attendance and class participation is required for all class meetings. The instructor will monitor
attendance on a regular basis. The course contains a practical component, which will be difficult
to make-up if missed. The nature of the course requires that students periodically serve as
subjects for the practical application of concepts relative to athletic training.
Each student is required to fill out a NSU ATEP Athletic Training Student Clinical Rotation Hour
Recording Sheet for time spent with the ACI. The hour sheet will be turned in biweekly. There
is a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week. Additional hours are on a volunteer basis.
COURSE CONTENT AND TIMETABLE FOR COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS, ETC.
Note this time table is subject to change.
WEEK DATE TOPIC
1 01-14-03 FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
2 01-21-03 VITAL SIGNS
3 01-28-03 VITAL SIGNS
4 02-05-03 Wednesday WOUND/EMERGENCY CARE
5 02-11-03 WOUND/EMERGENCY CARE
6 02-18-03 EXAM 1
7 02-26-03 Wednesday TAPING, WRAPPING, BRACING, PADDING
8 03-05-03 Wednesday TAPING, WRAPPING, BRACING, PADDING
9 03-11-03 TAPING, WRAPPING, BRACING, PADDING
03-18-03 SPRING BREAK
10 03-25-03 EXAM 2
11 04-01-03 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
12 04-08-03 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
13 04-15-03 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
14 04-22-03 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
15 04-29-03 EXAM 3
16 05-05-03 THUR 05-10-03 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Clinical proficiencies will be evaluated by two means within the context of the clinical instruction
course. First, clinical proficiencies will be evaluated through a series of written simulation and/or
oral practical evaluations in a laboratory environment. There will also be a comprehensive final
examination. Second, clinical proficiencies will be evaluated within the context of the associated
clinical rotation. At the clinical rotation, students will be evaluated on the application of clinical
skills, under the close supervision of an ACI. The Clinical Documentation Manual will be used
to record a student’s achievements in the clinical instruction course and the clinical rotation.
A. Course evaluation:
1. Clinical Documentation Manual - Students must have satisfactory completion of all
specified clinical proficiencies. 180 pts (Each clinical proficiency is worth 5 points).
2. Participation points will be given for completion of the 20 hours per week within the
clinical rotation. 80 pts
3. Journal/Blackboard - Each student will be required to keep a journal and participate in
Blackboard. 40 pts
4. Four examinations will be given over the course of the semester. The exam may
consist of an oral practical component, written simulation and/or scenario situation. A
comprehensive final will be administered. The final will be worth 200 points; the
other three exams will be worth 100 points. 500 pts
NOTE: A student who does not complete a minimum of 225 hours in the clinical rotation
will not pass this course. Also, a student who does not have satisfactory completion
of ALL clinical proficiencies will not pass this course.
B. Grading Scale: This grading scale is based on satisfactory completion of clinical proficiencies
and hours within the clinical rotation.
A 800 - 720 100% - 90%
B 719 - 640 89% - 80%
C 639 - 560 79% - 70%
D 559 - 480 69% - 60%
F 479 - 0 59% - Below
STUDENT EVALUATION OF THE COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR
At the conclusion of the semester, the students will have an opportunity to evaluate their
instructor and the course. This will be done anonymously and will be used as a means to improve
instruction, course content and the NSU professional education program. The suggestions and
comments from the students will be taken seriously and will contribute to the improvement of the
course and NSU’s education program.
CONTACT AND COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR
Instructor: Sally Paulson MA, ATC/L, CSCS
Phone: 918-456-5511 Ext. 3779
Office: Special Services Building 213
E-mail: paulsosa@nsuok.edu
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations,
please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class attended.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND DISASTER POLICY
The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University:
Classes are expected to be held if at all possible. It is the students’ responsibility to receive information
when the weather is questionable. Faculty members are expected to hold classes if the University is not
closed, unless the faculty is unable to arrive on campus. During the times of inclement weather, decisions
concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 A.M. in order for the media to be notified and for students to
receive the announcement before leaving home. Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00
P.M.
The automated attendant message on 918.456.5511 will be modified to include information concerning
campus operations during inclement weather.
The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:
Radio Stations: Television Stations;
KRMG 740 AM Tulsa KJRH Channel 2 Tulsa
KAYI 107 FM Tulsa KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa
KTLQ 1350 AM Tahlequah KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa
KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah KFSM Channel 5 Fort Smith
KBIX 1490 AM Muskogee Cable Channel 96 Tahlequah
KMMY 97 FM Muskogee KVOO 1170 AM Tulsa
ABSENCES, MAKE-UPS AND LATE PAPERS:
The student is responsible for all work missed due to an excused or unexcused absence. An
absence will only be excused with notification from NSU Student Affairs Office.
Make-up examinations will not be given for a missed test date due to an unexcused absence. If
the student makes prior arrangements with the instructor an exam may be rescheduled. Under no
circumstances will late papers be accepted.
The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus during the course of the semester.