HPER 6840 - Pharmacology for Sports

This course will provide a basic understanding for the common prescription and over the counter medicines used to treat many of the medical conditions experienced by athletes and physically active individuals. This course will assist the athletic trainer/exercise science student in explaining the ramifications for the use and abuse of many of the prescription, over the counter, and abused medications of sport participation. This course will allow the athletic trainer/exercise science student to provide pharmacology information when direct access to the physician or pharmacist is not available.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Enrollment in athletic training graduate program or by instructor permission.

Credits: 3 hrs.

Notes: Open to Graduate Students Only.