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THE MAJOR FOR THE B.A. IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) has been fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) since 2006.  The ATEP incorporates a liberal arts foundation, introduces and advances evidence-based practices, and promotes professional development of athletic training students, all through the lens of Christian ideals. The program prepares students to sit for the Board of Certification Exam in order to be nationally credentialed as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

MISSION

As a major within the Biokinetics Department, the mission of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Eastern University also focuses on the preparation of competent entry-level Certified Athletic Trainers with regards to the educational competencies and clinical proficiencies developed by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Education Council.  Our goal is to educate students in preparation for entry-level careers in athletic training and allied health settings.

GOALS

• Foundational Knowledge: Students will demonstrate basic understanding of foundational knowledge and skills within the athletic training education program.
• Critical Thinking Skills:  Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills that will allow them to reason clearly and analytically.  They will be able to identify and evaluate problems, utilize critical thinking skills to find solutions, implement solutions and evaluate the consequences. 
• Communication Competence:  Students will communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals/groups, professionals and society. 
• Research Literacy/Evidence-Based Medicine:  Students will understand the foundations of evidence-based medicine in Athletic Training.  They will successfully access and accurately interpret a variety of research data and apply basic research methodology in order to answer clinical questions and guide clinical practice. 
• Christian Discernment:  Students will demonstrate an integration of a Christian world view in athletic training.
• Clinical Competence: Students will demonstrate an integration of didactic knowledge and skills in a supervised clinical practice setting.  Students will demonstrate entry level proficiency through the completion of established clinical proficiencies.
• Post graduation preparedness: Students will demonstrate their ability to integrate themselves into a post graduate professional setting.

ATR 275    Sports Nutrition and Conditioning    3
ATR 195    Introduction to Athletic Training     3
ATR 220    Practicum I    1
ATR 221    Practicum II    2
ATR 250    Foundational Techniques in Athletic Training    2
ATR 280    Pharmacology for Athletic Training    1
ATR 301    Care and Prevention    3
ATR 320    Practicum III    2
ATR 321    Practicum IV    2
ATR 370    Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation    4
ATR 371    Lower Extremity Evaluation    3
ATR 372    Upper Extremity Evaluation    3
ATR 375    Therapeutic Modalities    4
ATR 420    Practicum V    2
ATR 421    Practicum VI    1
ATR 425    Medical Aspects of Physical Activity    3
ATR 450    Senior Seminar    3
ATR 475    Pathology and Differential Diagnoses in Athletic Training    3
BIO 152          General Biology II with Lab        4
BIO 233,234    Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II    8
                      (Pre-requisite: BIO 152)
EXSC 200        Health Promotion    3
EXSC 250W     Research Methods in Biokinetics    3
EXSC 351        Kinesiology    3
EXSC 352        Physiology of Exercise    3
PSY 100          General Psychology    3

Total Credit Hours:    72

ADMISSION INTO ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM (ATEP)

Students who wish to enter the Professional Phase of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) must formally apply and be accepted through an official application process. Acceptance to the ATEP will be granted according to the following standards:

• An Overall GPA of 2.5

• A GPA of 2.5 in the Pre-Professional Phase

Courses: ATR195: Intro to Athletic Training, BIO 152: General Biology II

• All students must demonstrate a minimum

grade of “C” in Biology 152 and all other pre-professional

phase courses prior to the start of professional phase coursework.

• 2 formal letters of recommendation:

letters may be written by a former teacher, administrator, a coach or a facultymember who is not a part of the ATEP Selection Committee).

-ATEP Selection Committee Members: Tom Franek, MS, ATC; Doug Horton, MS,

ATC; Patricia Reger, PhD, PT; John Post, MBA, ATC; and one Approved Clinical Instructor

from our ATEP.

- At least one letter must be from an academic source (a current or former teacher) who can

speak to the applicant’s academic abilities and gifts.

• Completion of 30 hours of Observation

• A complete application packet

• A formal interview by the Athletic Training Selection Committee

• A complete “3-part” professional essay

Eligible applicants will be informed of the committee’s decision at the end of the spring semester of application. Available openings in the program do not guarantee acceptance into the program. Open positions in the program will not be filled if the student does not meet minimum requirements. Admission is offered to the most qualified students until all positions are filled or there are no more qualified student applicants. Those seeking to enter the program should consult Tom Franek, Director of Athletic Training Education, and ATEP information on the University Web site (www.eastern.edu/academic).

Retention in ATEP:

All students admitted to the ATEP must satisfy certain abilities and expectations. These are listed on the ATEP Web site. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, the student will not be retained in the program. In order to be in good standing in the program, the athletic training student must maintain a minimum (1) overall 2.5 GPA, (2) 2.75 GPA in the major, and (3) C or better in all major courses.

Practicum Courses

The focus of each practicum course is to provide the athletic training student a supervised clinical practicum experience.   Direct supervision is provided be a licensed health care profession professional in the State of Pennsylvania.  The student must adhere to all ATEP and site-specific policies and procedures. This information can be accessed at www.eastern.edu/academic). These courses include limited classroom lecture, practical applications and educational competency and clinical proficiency completion for the purpose of review and assessment.  The didactic portion of each practicum will provide evaluation of athletic training educational competencies from previous coursework.  Students must have current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification, current First Aid Certification and current PA State child abuse / criminal background / fingerprinting clearances prior to beginning their sequence of practicum courses.

Practicum Sites:

Arcadia University	Haverford College	Shipley School
Bryn Mawr College	The Haverford School	St. Joesph's University
Cabrini College	Malvern Preparatory School	Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC)
Eastern University	North Penn High School	VFMAC Health Center
Drexel University	Radnor High School	Villanova University

4-year Plan in Athletic Training (2010-2011)

Fall			Spring
BKIN 100	Life Fitness course	3	EXSC200	Health Promotion	3
INST 150	Faith/Reason/Justice	3	ATR 195	Intro to Athletic Training	3
			BIO 152	Biology	4
Fall			Spring
ATR 220	Practicum I	1	ATR 221	Practicum II	2
BIO 233	A&P I	4	BIO234	A&P II	4
EXSC 250W	Research Methods	3	EXSC 351	Kinesiology	3
PSY 100	General Psychology	3	ATR 371	Lower Extremity Evaluation	3
ATR 301	Care and Prevention	3	ATR 275	Sports Nutrition and Conditioning	3
ATR 250	Foundational Techniques	2
Fall			Spring
ATR 372	Upper Extremity Evaluation	3	ATR 370	Therapeutic Exercise	4
EXSC 352	Exercise Physiology	3	ATR 321	Practicum IV	2
ATR 375	Therapeutic Modalities	4	ATR 425	Medical Aspects	3
ATR 320	Practicum III	2	ATR 280	Pharmacology	1
Fall			Spring
ATR 420	Practicum V	2	ATR450	Senior Seminar	3
ATR 475	Path & Differential Dx	3	ATR 421	Practicum VI	1

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