​Field Experience: 

Descr iption, timing and number of credit hours:​

The program offers three clinical courses:

Clinical practice I (3 credits) : offered in the second term

This course provides students with the opportunity to practice the skills they gained in immersive clinical and field placements in a variety of settings. Students will be assigned with different professional teams affiliated with The University of Jordan or other teams. In this clinical course, students will practice the skills of assessment and management of conditions encountered with the sports teams. In addition, students are expected to reflect on what they have learned during all previous courses, apply the concepts of ethics and emergency care, and practice under the supervision of skilful athletic therapists.

Clinical practice II (3 credits): offered in the third term

This course is a continuation of clinical practice I course in which students are expected to advance the scope of their clinical practice skills. Students will practice all the skills they gained in immersive clinical and field placements in a variety of settings. Students will be assigned with different professional teams affiliated with The University of Jordan or other teams. In this clinical course, students are expected to continue to improve the skills gained during clinical practice I course and will develop clinical reasoning skills, apply the concepts of ethics and injury prevention, and will reflect on what they learned and practice under the supervision of skilful athletic therapists.

Clinical Practice III (3 credits): offered in the fourth term

This course is a continuation of clinical practice II course in which students are expected to advance the scope of their clinical practice skills. Students will practice all the skills they gained in immersive clinical and field placements in a variety of settings. Students will be assigned with different professional teams affiliated with The University of Jordan or other teams. In this clinical course, students are expected to continue to improve the skills gained during clinical practice I and II courses and will develop clinical reasoning skills, apply the concepts of ethics and injury prevention, and will reflect on what they learned and practice under the supervision of skilful athletic therapists.