MAT 6948 01: Clinical Practice 4

MAT 6948 - Clinical Practice 4

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42532,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Jennifer Lesko, MHHS, AT

Professional Qualifications:
Masters of Health and Human Services
Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer

Email: jmlesko@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title:  Assistant Athletic Director & Part-time Instructor
Instructor Professional Qualifications:  MHHS
Instructor Office Location:  Beeghly Center Room 104
Instructor Office Phone:  234-855-5015

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Course Description

6948. Clinical Practice 4. This course will provide students an integrative experience focused on hands on clinical practice. Skills and knowledge learned in the Year 1 Spring and Year 2 Summer courses will be applied during clinical experiences and through simulated opportunities. Prereq.: Successful completion of Summer 2 Courses. 2 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries Starkey, C., Brown, S, Ryan, J.
Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries Houglum, P
Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries Saliba E, Saliba SF

Course Materials

Starkey, C., Brown, S, Ryan, J. Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 4th Edition, F.A. Davis 

Houglum, P: Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries. 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, 2016  Denegar CR,

Saliba E, Saliba SF: Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal injuries. 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, 2016. 

AT U Evidence Based Athletic Training Guide

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 Syllabus/Intro/Therapeutic Intervention Progression and Skills Review Clinical Orientation/Goal Sheet/EAP form due on Typhon by 5 PM
Mon 8/31 Concussion Evaluation, Intervention, Return Reivew
Mon 9/7 No Class- Labor Day
Mon 9/14 Cervical Spine Palpation and Evaluation Review NATA 5 Domains Goal Sheet
Mon 9/21 Cervical Spine Therapeutic Intervention and Progression Review Evaluations due on Typhon and Clinical Skills completed
Mon 9/28 Shoulder Palpation and Evaluation Review
Mon 10/5 Shoulder Therapeutic Intervention and Progression Review
Mon 10/12 Escape Room: Concussion, Cervical Spine, Shoulder
Mon 10/19 Review Day
Mon 10/26 Thoracic Spine Palpation, Evaluation, Therapeutic Intervention and Progression Review Grand Round
Mon 11/2 Elbow Palpation, Evaluation, Therapeutic Intervention and Progression Review Evaluations due on Typhon and Clinical Skills completed, Grand Round
Mon 11/9 Lumbar Spine Spine Palpation and Evaluation Review Grand Round
Mon 11/16 Lumbar Spine Therapeutic Intervention and Progression Review Grand Round
Mon 11/23 Escape Room: Thoracic Spine and Lumbar Spine
Mon 11/30 Wrist and Hand Palpation, Evaluation, Therapeutic Intervention and Progression Review Clinical Skills Sheets, Typhon Evaluations and Clinical Hours due Friday

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

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