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School of Health and Human Performance

 

 

   GRADUATE DEGREE(S) OFFERED:

   Master of Science – Athletic Training

   Department of Athletic Training
   Room C-06, Health and Human Performance Building
   Indiana State University
   Terre Haute, IN 47809
   Phone:  (812) 237-8232
   Fax:  (812) 237-4368
   E-mail:  at-info@indstate.edu
   Web Site:  http://web.indstate.edu/athtrn/

 

   DEPARTMENT CHAIR:  Dr. Mitchell L. Cordova
   Room C-06, Health and Human Performance Building
   (812) 237-8232

   GRADUATE FACULTY

    ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

    Cordova, Mitchell, L., Ph.D., The University of Toledo
    Chairperson and Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Life Sciences*
    Specialization(s):  Clinical Biomechanics, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Statistics

    Edwards, Jeffrey E., Ph.D., Indiana University
    Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Training**
    Specialization(s):  Exercise Physiology

    Klootwyk, Thomas E., M.D., Indiana University
    Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training
    Specialization(s):  Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

 

    ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

    Demchak, Timothy J., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
    Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
    Specializations:  Muscle Physiology, Therapeutic Modalities

    Hojnicki, Darlene G., D.O., Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Director, Indiana State University Student Health Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
    Specialization(s):  Emergency/Disaster Medicine, Sports Medicine

    Stemmans, Catherine L., Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi
    Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
    Specialization(s):  Clinical Education, Learning Styles, Systematic Observation

    Welch, James J., M.D., St. Louis University
    Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
    Specialization(s):  General Family Practice, Sports Medicine

    Welch, John C., M.D., University of Kentucky
    Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
    Specializations:  General Family Practice, Sports Medicine

     * Joint appointment with Department of Life Sciences. 
     ** Joint appointment with Department of Athletic Training

    

      INTRODUCTION

               In addition to its undergraduate degree offering, the Department of Athletic Training  offers a M.S. degree
      for students who  want to further enhance their careers in athletic training. The M.S. program is accredited by the
      National Athletic Trainers Association.  The department also offers a Ph.D. degree specialization in Sports
      Medicine in conjunction with the Department of Life Sciences.

 

      FACILITIES

               The Department of Athletic Training is located in the School of Health and Human Performance Building.
       The department houses a modern, fully equipped athletic training facility and clinical instructional laboratory,
       and supports an active sports injury research center. In addition to the classrooms, activity areas, and the
       swimming facility, the laboratories in human performance, biomechanics, and motor learning, support the
       graduate athletic training education curricula. Further, the University library holdings in athletic training are
       excellent and include subscriptions to many athletic training, sports medicine, and fitness journals and periodicals.

      
       MAIN OBJECTIVE

                Graduates of our programs are prepared to pursue additional study in areas such as:  Physical Therapy,
       Physician’s Assistant programs, and Medical School. Additionally, employment opportunities are widely
       available in the following settings: high school, collegiate, professional, corporate, industrial, clinical, or research
       environments.

       The Department of Athletic Training is located in the School of Health and Human Performance Building. The
       department operates three modern, fully equipped athletic training rooms, a teaching laboratory and supports an
       active sports injury research laboratory. In addition to the classrooms, activity areas, and the swimming facility,
       the laboratories in human performance, biomechanics, and motor learning, support the undergraduate and graduate
       athletic training curricula. Further, the University library holdings in athletic training are excellent and include
       subscriptions to many athletic training, sports medicine, and fitness journals and periodicals.

 

        ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

     Students must meet the general entrance requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and present
        evidence of having completed a bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related discipline from an accredited
        institution of higher education. Students must also be NATA-BOC certified or certified eligible.

      

        DEGREE/GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

        Master of Science‑‑Athletic Training (34 semester hours minimum)

                 The primary objective of this degree is to develop clinicians with a strong theoretical basis for, and a
        wide base of, clinical skills. The basic knowledge and skills that students enter with will be developed through a
        combination of lecture, seminar, and laboratory class work, clinically related research, and clinical experiences.

   Research (6-9 hours): 691--3 hrs. and 698--3 hrs.; or 699--6 hrs.

        Major (19 hours): Required 7 hours 643--3 hrs.; 655--2 hrs.; 656--2 hrs.; and
       12 hours from among:  525--3 hrs.; 661--3 hrs.; 662--3 hrs.; 675--3 hrs.; 676--3 hrs.; 686--3 hrs.

        Electives (6-9 hours)

        Culminating Experience: Successful completion of thesis or 698 project.

         NOTE: At least 6 hours of credit must be from inside or outside the Department of Athletic Training as
                     approved by a faculty advisor