Athletic Training
5 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
ATH 100 Introduction to Athletic Training
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
The course introduces the role of the athletic trainer and concepts of sports medicine. Students will learn prevention, evaluation and treatment for athletic injuries. The course will provide an introduction to both the orthopedic assessment and management process as well as basics of biomechanics and ethical issues in the Athletic Training profession.
ATH 102 Practical Applications of Athletic Training I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of ATH 100.
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in ATH 102L.
- Transfers to
- CSU
The course includes practice as an athletic training student under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Students learn to assess, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate common injuries in realistic settings. Safety, legal and ethical issues are addressed. The lecture portion of this class will discuss the basics of orthopedic assessment of common injuries.
ATH 102L Practical Applications of Athletic Training I Lab
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 216 lab hours, 216 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of ATH 100 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ATH 102.
- Transfers to
- CSU
The course includes practice as an athletic trainer trainee under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Students learn to assess, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate common sports injuries in realistic settings for fall sports. Safety, legal and ethical issues are addressed. The course provides hours for a Certified Athletic Trainer to fulfill requirements toward certification by a nationally recognized association.
ATH 103 Practical Applications of Athletic Training II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of ATH 100.
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in ATH 103L.
- Transfers to
- CSU
The course includes the theoretical basis for practice as an athletic training student under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Students learn to assess, treat, and rehabilitate common injuries in realistic settings. Therapeutic interventions will be specifically addressed. Safety, legal and ethical issues are addressed.
ATH 103L Practical Applications of Athletic Training II Lab
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 216 lab hours, 216 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of ATH 100 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ATH 103.
- Transfers to
- CSU
The course includes practice as an athletic trainer trainee under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Students learn to assess, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate common sports injuries in realistic settings for spring sports. Safety, legal and ethical issues are addressed.