athletic training

undergraduate education

Athletic training is an allied health profession which is growing rapidly in the general field of health care. As the number of professional, collegiate, scholastic, and physically active athletes increase nationally, so does the need for qualified athletic trainers.

The athletic trainer is part of a sports medicine team. The team includes allied health professionals, allied medical personnel, and, in some situations, a hospital administrator or athletic director. The emphasis of Indiana State University’s undergraduate athletic training curriculum is to provide students with classroom knowledge and clinical experiences that are appropriate for the entry-level preparation of a certified athletic trainer.

Coursework in the Department emphasizes strong theoretical foundations within each of the areas in athletic training, as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills associated with obtaining clinical proficiency. Students also benefit from hands-on clinical education experiences with health care professionals. Indiana State University’s Athletic Training Program prepares students to prevent, recognize, and evaluate injury. Students also learn how to manage and rehabilitate injury; organize and administer programs; and educate and counsel athletes.

mission and objectives

Mission
The Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is dedicated to prepare students for employment in entry-level athletic training positions through research, coursework, and service in the community.   The ATEP supports excellence and develops productive citizens who function as skilled professionals.

Objectives

  1. Cognitive and psychomotor skill mastery, clinical proficiency and demonstration of sound clinical decision making in the application of injury/illness prevention.

  2. Cognitive and psychomotor skill mastery, clinical proficiency and demonstration of sound clinical decision making in the application of clinical evaluation and diagnosis.

  3. Cognitive and psychomotor skill mastery, clinical proficiency and demonstration of sound clinical decision making in the application of immediate care of injuries/illnesses.

  4. Cognitive and psychomotor skill mastery, clinical proficiency and demonstration of sound clinical decision making in the application of the treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries/illnesses.

  5. Cognitive and psychomotor skill mastery, clinical proficiency and demonstration of sound clinical decision making in the administration and organization of athletic health care services.

  6. Cognitive and psychomotor skill mastery, clinical proficiency and demonstration of sound clinical decision making in the application of professional responsibility.

  7. Demonstration of foundational behaviors.

  8. Demonstration and understanding of life-long learning behaviors.

  9. Achieve Certification credential from the Board of Certification.

  10. Demonstration of quality performance in a professional/employment setting.

pre-professional component

This component of the curriculum is designed to provide the student with basic study in ISU's foundational studies, introductory course work in athletic training, and job shadowing experiences.  Students are required to complete the following courses before entering the professional component:

ATTR 110 Introduction to Health Professions
ATTR 202 CPR & First Aid for the Professional (or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification)
ATTR 210 & ATTR 210L Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions with Lab
ATTR 212 & ATTR 212L Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and Illness with Lab
ATTR 225 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professions
ATTR 280 Clinical Kinesiology

professional component

In the professional component, students complete clinical and didactic coursework.  Classroom educational requirements uphold the standards of CAATE and includes the evaluation of cognitive and psychomotor competency and clinical proficiency within the scope of the Athletic Training profession.  Courses include the study of orthopedic evaluation and diagnosis, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitative and therapeutic exercise, pathophysiology, pharmacology, organization and administration of health care delivery systems, psychosocial intervention and referral, exercise physiology and conditioning, statistics, and technical writing.

Our CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program is delivered in a structured course sequence.  We encourage students to expand their education opportunities through minors in other areas and to pursue additional education in Post-Professional Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Chiropractic Medicine. Students wishing to do so should work with their academic advisor to customize their schedules to achieve these goals.

Students engaged in the University Honors Program are encouraged to complete the Honors in the Major concentration.  The following courses required for the Athletic Training major are available for Honors course credit: PSY 101H, PE 385H, ATTR 363, ATTR 365, ATTR 425, and ATTR 473.
To access individual course descriptions, please use the University Catalog.  The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

 

      

 

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.