This course, especially designed for parallel health care practitioners, serves to differentiate the two and provide the attendee with a solid introduction and assured competency and comfort with the fundamentals of Sport Massage in the game-day sporting environment. She also co-directs the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Biomechanics Lab. Clinicians must understand appropriate interventions, timing and specific exercises to incorporate into patient management in order to provide effective treatment (Kongsgaard et al., 2009; Rio et al., 2019). Description: This course reviews pathophysiology, medical intervention techniques, and medication profiles of the most common neuromuscular and orthopaedic diseases and disabilities. Be able to identify & understand key history cues relating to a variety of common acute knee injuries. A clinician first, he is also a self-professed research nerd. His articles on Athletic Therapy, Sport Medicine and Massage have appeared in various Canadian journals. She is currently an Associate Professor in Athletic Training Programs at Arizona School of Health Sciences and A.T. This session will present the mechanisms by which muscle mass is lost after ACL injury and evidence in support of alternative exercise interventions to optimize muscle recovery after injury. Most importantly, this course focuses on the importance of applying scientific principles of training in the design of exercise programs for elite athletes. To provide a forum for exchange of ideas in areas pertaining to health care of the physically active population. Students who have received credit for EXCI 424 or EXCI 425 may not take this course for credit. To find an athletic therapist to help you as a tactical athlete, visit the CATA website. In 2019 her team joined the Peer Support and Critical Incident Stress Management teams to become the Employee Wellness Unit; together they work towards bridging the gap between the VPD physical and mental health services. Gabrielle has worked with athletes from the high school to professional levels, in Canada and abroad both as an AT and Mental Skills Consultant. This led her to growing her knowledge on taking a trauma-informed approach to caring for her police officers. If prerequisites are not satisfied, permission of the Department is required. Component(s): Practicum/Internship/Work Term. Enrolment in a Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology honours program; and successful completion of Stage II in an honours program is required. He is the founder of the Pier-Yves Bouchard Foundation, whose mission is to help people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury in sports. In 2014, Lindsey completed her doctoral studies at the University of Michigan and then subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Description: The major focus of this course covers the anatomy of the central circulatory and central respiratory systems. In 2021, Becky, became a Trauma Resiliency peer trainer, assisting in educating VPD members on trauma and how to support each other. In 2019 Dr Lepley transitioned back to the University of Michigan to establish a research environment with strong backing to investigate evidence-based treatment options for those that suffer from ACL injury. Description: This course focuses on the assessment and rehabilitation of neurological, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal fitness in the clinical setting. Successful completion of Stage II in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology or BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology is required. Enrolment in a Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology program is required. Kristy, a B.A. Under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Therapist, students are shown basic administrative skills as seen in private rehabilitation clinics or within the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology. Kristy currently is in private practice as well as a contractor with the Canadian Sports Institute Ontario. The course involves a commitment of at least 200 hours including a weekly seminar. Enrolment in the BSc in Athletic Therapy (BScAT) or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy is required. Enrolment in a Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology program is required. Introduction of exercise training principles and movement activity as the basis for patient rehabilitation and recovery programs in chronic diseases are discussed. Dr. Jacob Resch is an associate professor within Department of Kinesiology at the University of Virginia where he conducts research on current and novel clinical measures of concussion and teaches within the graduate Athletic Training and Sports Medicine programs. An applied session demonstrating commonly used evidence based measures and practical application to current clinical practice using a case based example will follow. Description: This course focuses on the fundamentals of fitness assessment and the design of individualized exercise programs compatible with the responsibilities of a health/fitness instructor. Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental theory and practical basis for using various manual therapy techniques to keep athletes competitionready, to help in their recovery from injury, and to improve their performance. Description: Specific topics for this courses, and relevant prerequisites, are stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule. Dr. Lindsey Lepley is an Assistant Professor, and the director of the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Lab in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan. In 2019 Dr Lepley transitioned back to the University of Michigan to establish a research environment with strong backing to investigate evidence-based treatment options for those that suffer from ACL injury. Enrolment in the BSc in Athletic Therapy (BScAT) or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy is required. This course involves a commitment of 400 hours over two terms. He approaches his assessment and treatment with a variety of educational and theoretical perspectives. cardiorespiratory endurance, and muscle strength) of physical fitness relative to performance is emphasized in this course. Network with Athletic Therapists from across Canada and around the world while enjoying a preview of the Exhibit Hall and delicious food and drink. Students who have received credit for EXCI 261 and EXCI 342 may not take this course for credit. His research interests include the evaluation and treatment of patellofemoral pain, optimizing lumbopelvic-hip complex function and the use of electrical stimulation to optimize muscle function following injury. Sue holds a Master of Science in Human Movement with a concentration in Sports Medicine from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College. Gabrielle will share the fundamental components of an ideal interpersonal relationship, based on her research with therapist-athlete dyads post injury and return to sport. speed, agility, and power) and healthrelated components (i.e. The structures are examined through approaches of surface anatomy, current and traditional media and/or cadaver examination. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Enrolment in the BSc in Athletic Therapy (BScAT) or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy; and successful completion of Stage II in the BSc in Athletic Therapy or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy is required. Dr. Buckley has a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Springfield College, a Master of Science in Athletic Training from Indiana State University, and a Doctorate in Applied Physiology from Columbia University Teachers College. He chairs the Education Committee of the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association. Students develop skills and knowledge to aid others in changing adverse behaviours. Consideration is also given to nutritional aspects and injury prevention in sport and exercise. Dr. Fait is the co-founder and current Scientific Director of the Cortex Clinic (Quebec City, Canada), which specializes in the management of concussion. Dr. Resch has also achieved external funding from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, the Department of Defense, as well as industry contracts. Iain is a Physical Therapist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. At the insistence of my wife, and two years after being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, my son and I applied for, were accepted to and won season one of The Amazing Race Canada. She now works a combination of field and clinic work in the GTA. These organizations are the United States' Board of Certification (BOC) and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE); the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA); and the Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI) association. Lecture: Trauma-Informed Care in Athletic TherapyRebecca Swan, M.R.Sc., CAT(C), CSCS, TSAC-F. This course identifies common emergency situations in the athletic environment, and provides theoretical and practical components of management skills to safely deal with these situations. Dr. Oldham has a dual Bachelor of Science in Biological Science and Nutrition Science from North Carolina State University, a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Doctorate in Applied Physiology from the University of Delaware. Description: This course introduces students to the anatomical, physiological, and psychosocial issues related to exercise and physical activity in children. Atrophy that occurs after ACL injury continues despite being actively engaged in exercise. Canadian Athletic Therapists Association or CATA Online Hotel Booking here. For Becky, she hadnt initially contemplated police work, but now she finds herself working in the midst of her passion. Lecture: Measuring Clinical Recovery after Sport-Related Concussion: An International PerspectiveSamuel R. Walton, PhD, ATCLandon B. Lempke, PhD, ATC. Lecture: Therapist-Athlete Relationship and Kinesiophobia, Injury Recovery, Return to PlayGabrielle Boulding, BSc., MSc., CAT(C). What are some key neural and social related differences as to why adolescent athletes may perceive you as a coach, or your instructional practices in an unfavorable manner? Cleveland Clinic in Florida's Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy program provides the highest caliber clinical care from South Florida through the Treasure Coast combined with compassion and a progressive attitude towards rehabilitation and overall wellness. The purpose of this lecture is to review the fundamentals of musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound, discuss the role of ultrasound in sports medicine, highlight the diagnostic indications, uses and limitations, as well as present the basic principles of ultrasound imaging interpretation. Enrolment in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology or BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology; successful completion of Stage II in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology or BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology is required. Selecting appropriate concussion assessment and management strategies is difficult given the abundance of available assessment tools, variable resources across clinical settings, and unique combinations of clinical impairments in patients with concussion. 6. In the long-term, PFP has been proposed to be a precursor for patellofemoral osteoarthritis later in life, further emphasizing the need for addressing this issue early through adequate rehabilitation. The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: CATA 437. All members of WFATT member associations and institutions are welcome to attend. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Enrolment in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology or BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology is required. Description: This course builds on students experience derived from EXCI 310 to advance their knowledge of the research process by providing details of statistical techniques and methods that are common in exercise science. December 15Dr. Kathryn Schneider - Prevention, Detection and management of Concussion in sport. This conference will be worth up to 7 CATA CEUs. Description: This course provides students the opportunity to observe and participate in physical activity programming offered for special populations (i.e. CATA Athletics Retweeted. This course develops the ability of the student to care for the athlete beyond the initial stages of emergency management and towards advanced life support. Session 2: Lecture: Concussion Recovery: Challenges & Consequences of Incomplete RecoveryThomas A. Buckley, Ed.D., ATC Jessie Oldham, Ph.D Jacob E. Resch, Ph.D. ATC. Students must be certification candidates of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association and the Corporation des thrapeutes du sport du Qubec. Students who have received credit for EXCI 263 or EXCI 335 may not take this course for credit. Dr. Fait is trained in Athletic Therapy at Concordia University (Montreal, Canada) and holds a PhD in Physical Rehabilitation from Laval University (Quebec City, Canada). Webinar Schedule May 12 - Kick off Keynote: Being a Mental Health and Mental Performance Ally in Sport: The role of the Athletic Therapist. Caloric balance, diet and body composition are also discussed relevant to specific sport requirements. Enrolment in the BSc Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology or BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology is required. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Enrolment in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology, BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology, BSc in Athletic Therapy, or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy; successful completion of Stage II in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology, BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology, BSc in Athletic Therapy, or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy is required. Students learn how to implement advanced, safe, and effective rehabilitation protocols to address orthopaedic dysfunction of these areas. Dr. Lepley received her Bachelor in Sciences from Grand Valley State University, and then a Master in Education degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. This panel will provide their insight and experience on a variety of topics related to running a successful Athletic Therapy Business. In consultation with a faculty member, the student selects a topic, formulates a research methodology, collects data, analyzes the results, and writes a formal research report. "Conscious Coaches" understand that learning is less the reception of acts and facts, and more a social practice that implies the involvement of the whole person in relation to both their sport and social identity. persons with neurological and physical impairments) in a supervised setting. Top CATA finisher was A. Catapano (16:09.40) 6th place All County. The following course must be completed previously or concurrently: EXCI 310. cardiovascular disease, asthma, cancer, infectious illness), the pathophysiology of stress, and current issues and controversies in behavioural medicine. Making use of principles based on applied anatomy and physiology, students learn about clinical assessment procedures and implementation of evaluation methods addressing orthopaedic dysfunction. His research interests are in 1) reaction time and human movement following concussion, 2) neurophysiologic factors predisposing individuals to musculoskeletal injury after concussion, and 3) healthcare practices surrounding concussion assessment and management. Description: The basic and contemporary issues of health and physical activity are discussed. Enrolment in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology, BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology Honours, BSc in Athletic Therapy or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy; successful completion of Stage I in the BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology or BSc Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology, or of Stage III in the BSc in Athletic Therapy or BSc Honours in Athletic Therapy is required. Some Certified ATs, however, find their passion in a niche area of the field, areas that we might not know even exist. Unfortunately, the severity of many of these knee injuries are often missed leading to ineffective treatment, management, and a high risk of re-injury and further damage. This is crucial for organizations such as police departments as they have specific timelines set in place; if you dont fit into their timeline, they wont see your value-add. The majority of individuals will recover in the initial 7-10 days following injury but many may be left with ongoing persistent symptoms. Athletic therapists are experts in treating injuries to your muscles, bones & joints -. Students learn about the impact of the major food stuffs (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water) on performance outcomes.