Canisius College

You may be interested in learning more about the required courses for the athletic training major.  The curriculum and recommended schedule for the eight semester program are outlined below. 

Athletic Training Curriculum:

Recommended Schedule:

Health and Human Performance Minor
The Health and Human Performance minor provides an option for students interested in applied human physiology, clinical exercise physiology, and health and physical fitness careers, as well as for students interested in graduate school. The minor prepares students for specialty certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and/or the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Students interested in health and human performance at Canisius College must consult with the department chair and complete an application in the Sports Medicine, Health and Human Performance Department. Health and human performance courses have specific pre-requisites, which are stated in the course descriptions.

Admission to the health and human performance minor is competitive due to a limited number of student slots available and is based on skills and knowledge competencies acquired in BIO 107-108, and HHP 235. Each course must be completed with a grade of C+ (2.3) or higher. The applicant must attain minimum B- (2.7) cumulative Q.P.A. in these three courses and an overall College Q.P.A. of B- (2.7) or higher. Majors from other departments are eligible for selection by meeting the above requirements. Application for the minor must be completed during enrollment in HHP 235. Admission is made following completion of
HHP 235 during the summer or fall session.. 

Health and Human Performance Minor Courses

COURSES 2007 - 2009:

ATH 132 Practicum in Athletic Training                   2 credits
Didactic and psychomotor skill instruction with practical examinations. Examinations are an integral portion of the acceptance criteria for the program. Prerequisites: BIO 107 and ATH 170 with a grade of C+ or better and an overall Q.P.A. of 2.3. Spring

ATH 170 Emergency Care and
Introduction to Athletic Training                                       3  credits
Recognition and immediate care of common illnesses and injuries. Content meets National Safety Council requirements for Standard First Aid and CPR. Fall

ATH 209 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for
Athletic Trainers                3  credits
Discussion of the physiologic changes that occur following orthopedic injuries. Discussion of indications, contraindications and legal issues regarding medications used in the management of athletic injuries. Registration concurrent with ATH 231 or ATH 331. Fall

ATH 231-232 Practicum in Athletic Training                 1-1 credit
Clinical experiences in athletic training. Instruction provided by professionals from various academic institutions, e.g., secondary schools and colleges. Experiences and course material provide acquisition of clinical competency of previously instructed psychomotor skills. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Athletic Training Program. Fall/Spring

ATH 261 Athletic Injuries/Illnesses I                          3 credits
Theoretical, practical, empirical study of lower extremity and lumbar spine assessment. Includes lab. Prerequisites: ATH 170, BIO 107, Registration concurrent with ATH 231. Fall

ATH 262 Athletic Injuries/Illnesses II                  3 credits
Theoretical, practical, empirical study of upper extremity, head and cervical spine assessment. Includes lab. Prerequisites: ATH 261, ATH 231. Spring

ATH 331-332 Practicum in Athletic Training              1-1 credit
See ATH 231-232 for description.

ATH 342 Therapeutic Modalities                        3 credits
Therapeutic modality use in treatment of athletic injuries. Physics, physiological effects, rationale, and application of modalities in health care of athletes. Practical examinations. Includes lab. Prerequisites: BIO 107-108, Registration concurrent with ATH 231. Fall

ATH 343 Therapeutic Exercise                        3 credits
Contemporary exercise techniques and equipment in health care of athletes. Biomechanics, physiological effects, rationale and application of exercise techniques and devices. Practical examination. Includes lab. Prerequisite: HHP 235, Registration concurrent with ATH 232 or ATH 332. Spring

ATH 361 Sports Psychology                            3 credits
Review of psychological and sociological processes, principles and problems influencing behavior in sport. Fall & Spring

ATH 372 Health Issues for Athletic Trainers                       3 credits
Current theories, principles, and practices related to personal, school and community health. Fall

ATH 373 Nutritional Issues for Athletic Trainers                               3 credits
Fundamental theories and practices of nutrition, diet construction and research findings applicable to athletic performance. Spring

ATH 382 Principles of Strengths and Conditioning                   3 credits
Advanced comprehensive study of exercise technique and prescription. Theory and proper techniques of resistance training, emphasizing methods of anaerobic exercise, non-traditional strength training and program design as it relates to specific conditioning programs. Lab included. (Elective) Spring

ATH 398 Seminar in Health and Sport Medicine                    3 credits
Development and presentation of educational programming to high school students via the Center for Health and Sports Medicine at Canisius College. Instructional topics will include public speaking, digital technology, research and design and travel to educational sites. Prerequisite: ATH 232 or permission of instructor. (Elective) Spring

ATH 431 Practicum in Athletic Training                  3 credits
See ATH 231-232 for description. Fall

ATH 482 Administration of Athletic Training                      3 credits
Theoretical, practical, and empirical study of administrative requirements of the athletic trainer relative to facility design, duties, liability, drug testing, nomenclature and injury epidemiology. Prerequisites: ATH 262, ATH 331. Spring

ATH 498 Internship in Athletic Training                        3 credits
Field-based experience in athletic training or related health care field. Requires 120 clock hours over twelve weeks. Prerequisites: ATH 342, ATH 343, Permission of instructor; application. Summer, Fall & Spring

HHP 235 Kinesiology                                   3 credits
Scientific study of human movement, emphasizing the basic principles of musculoskeletal anatomy, neuromuscular physiology and biomechanics. Prerequisite: BIO 107 with a minimum grade of C. Fall

HHP 336 Physiology of Exercise                          3 credits
Effects of physical activity upon the functioning human body. Restrictions upon levels of physical activity by normal metabolic limitations. Lab required (HHP 336L) for Athletic Training Majors. Prerequisite: BIO 108 with a minimum grade of C. Fall

HHP 336L Physiology of Exercise Lab                            1 credit
Laboratory experiences in physiology of exercise culminating in laboratory write-ups. Lab required (HHP 336L) for Athletic Training Majors. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in HHP 336. Fall

HHP 337 Research in Physiology of Exercise                             3 credits
For HHP Minors. This course may be substituted for HHP 336L. Laboratory experiences in physiology of exercise culminating in a scientifically based research report. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in HHP 336. Permission of instructor. Fall

HHP 494 Health and Human Performance Seminar                 3 credits
Discussion of pertinent topics in exercise science. Prerequisites: B- or above in HHP 235 and HHP 336. (Elective) Spring

HHP 498 Internship in Human Performance                             3 credits
Field-based experience in selected areas of exercise science. Requires 120 clock hours over twelve weeks. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair and instructor. Fall & Spring

HHP 420 Exercise Testing & Prescription                               3 credits
Instruction in the guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. Didactic instruction and practical training will be used to educate students in the various methodologies used to assess adult health and fitness. Practical experiences include the assessment of cardiovascular risk, coronary artery disease risk stratification, body composition assessment, functional capacity assessment and muscular fitness assessment. Fall