ATTR 634 | Radford University

ATTR 634: Advanced Athletic Training Communication

Prerequisite: ATTR 607

Credit Hours: (3)

This course focuses on communication and conflict resolution skills and strategies required for athletic trainers to practice in a variety of settings.

Detailed Description of Content of Course

This course provides students with advanced practice in communication and conflict resolution skills required to successfully practice as certified athletic trainers (ATCs).These include, but are not limited to, active listening, handling conflict with coaches and athletes, motivation of athletes through the rehabilitation process, and communication with other members of the sports healthcare team.

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Course instruction may include but is not limited to: presentations by the instructor and by guests, professional readings in these areas, role playing sessions and and skills demonstration.

Student Learning Outcomes

The student will:

Demonstrate the ability to perform active listening
Recognize and manage emotions to foster positive workplace relationships
Describe nonverbal communication skills to effectively convey messages
Use conflict resolution strategies to effectively negotiate workplace issues
Use behavior change strategies to motivate patients who are in rehabilitation
Appropriately provide feedback in the workplace
Describe effective networking strategies to enhance organizational initiatives

Assessment Measures

Assessments may include but are not limited to:

Written examinations

Practical examinations

Role playing and simulation

Written papers

Other Course Information

Real world problems submitted by Athletic Trainers working in a variety of clinical practice environments will serve as the foundation for the skills learned by, and demonstrated by, students in this course.

Review and Approval

June 5, 2025