MAT 6903 - Foundations of Athletic Training Clinical Practice
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30386,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Morgan Bagley PhD, AT, ATC
Professional Qualifications:
Doctorate, Exercise Physiology, Kent State University
Master’s, Exercise Physiology, Kent State University
Bachelor’s, Athletic Training, University of Mount Union
Program Director/Associate Professor
Email: mcbagley@ysu.edu
Office: Beeghly Center 307
Office Phone: 3309413650
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail or Office Phone
Communication Expectations:
Usual response time is within 24 hours during normal business hours.
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
Prentice, W Principles of AT: A Guide to Evidence-Based Clinical Prac18th Ed McGraw Hill ISBN 9781264931637 Kendall, F. Muscles, Testing and Function, 6th Edition, Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, ISBN: 9781975159894
Access to ATU: Provided by the MAT program. Must create profile and access regularly
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 5/12 | Prentice CH 1/2 | Review Syllabus and Discuss Assignments History and Current Responsibilities of AT | |
| Thu | 5/14 | Prentice CH 1/2 | Communication and Foundational Behaviors | KAT #1 |
| Tue | 5/19 | Prentice CH 2/3 | Communication/Documentation | KAT #2 |
| Thu | 5/21 | Prentice CH 13 | Documentation | ICA #1 |
| Tue | 5/26 | Prentice CH 8 | Intro to Taping and Wrapping | KAT #3 |
| Thu | 5/28 | Prentice CH 13 | Functional Assessment and RTA Guidelines | ICA #2 |
| Tue | 6/2 | Prentice CH 25/ Kendall Part III Head & Face, Neck | Head and Spine Evaluation | KAT #4 |
| Thu | 6/4 | ATU:H & S MMT | Upper Quarter Screening | ICA #3 Head/Spine ROM/MMT |
| Tue | 6/9 | Prentice CH 7 ATU | Equipment | ICA #4 |
| Thu | 6/11 | Prentice CH 7 ATU | Casting | |
| Tue | 6/16 | Prentice CH 13/22/23/ Kendall Part III Upper Extremity and Shoulder | Shoulder and Elbow Evaluation | KAT #5 Shoulder & Elbow MMT/ROM |
| Thu | 6/18 | Prentice CH 7/8 ATU:S&E MMT | S&E Taping and Wrapping | ICA #5 |
| Tue | 6/23 | Prentice CH 8 ATU: Ankle Taping | Ankle Taping | Competency Packet Exam 1 |
| Thu | 6/25 | Prentice CH 8 ATU: Ankle Taping | Oral Practical | Oral Practical #1 |
| Tue | 6/30 | Prentice CH 24 Kendall Part III Upper Ext- Shoulder | FWH Evaluation | KAT #6 FWH MMT/ROM |
| Thu | 7/2 | Prentice CH 7/8 ATU: FHW MMT | FWH Taping and Wrapping | ICA #6 |
| Tue | 7/7 | Prentice CH 21/ Kendall Part III Lower Extremity ATU: Hip ROM | Hip Evaluation | KAT #7 Hip ROM/MMT |
| Thu | 7/9 | Prentice Chapter 7/8 ATU: H MMT | Lower Quarter Screening/ Compression Wrapping | ICA #7 |
| Tue | 7/14 | Prentice CH 20/ Kendall Part III Lower Extremity | Knee Evaluation | KAT #8 Knee ROM/MMT |
| Thu | 7/16 | Chapter 7 ATU: H&K MMT | Knee Taping/Ankle taping | ICA #8 |
| Tue | 7/21 | Prentice CH 18/19/ Kendall Part III Lower Ext | Foot and Ankle Evaluation | KAT #9 Foot and Ankle ROM/MMT |
| Thu | 7/23 | ATU: FA MMT | Ankle, Foot, and Toe Taping | ICA #9 |
| Tue | 7/28 | Prentice CH 12 ATU Assistive Devices | Assistive Devices | ICA #10 |
| Thu | 7/30 | ATU Gait | Gait Review | |
| Tue | 8/4 | Prentice | Skills Review | Competency Packet |
| Thu | 8/6 | Oral Practical 2 | Oral Practical 2 | |
| Tue | 8/11 | Review | ||
| Thu | 8/13 | Exam 2 | Exam 2 |
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.