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THE MAJOR FOR THE B.A. IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

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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.

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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

INTERVIEW PROCESS/ADMISSION STANDARDS

Students wishing to enter the professional phase of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Eastern University must submit a formal application to the ATEP Program Director and ATEP Selection Committee during the spring semester of their freshman year (or the semester in which the student is enrolled in ATR 195: Introduction to Athletic Training).  All students who meet the qualifications to earn an interview will be notified individually by the Program Director.

Acceptance to the ATEP will be granted according to the following standards:

  • A GPA of 2.5 in the Pre-Professional Phase courses ATR195: Intro to Athletic Training, BIO 152: General Biology II, EXSC 200: Health Promotions
  • All students must demonstrate a minimum grade of “C” in Biology 152 and all other Pre-professional phase courses at the completion the course (spring semester)
  • 2 formal letters of recommendation from an administrator, a coach or a faculty member 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 1 ATEP ACI
  • Completion of 30 observation hours (as described in ATR 195)
  • A complete application packet
  • A formal interview by the Athletic Training Selection Committee
  • A complete “3-part” professional essay
Students who do not meet the standards listed above will not be granted an interview.  These students may meet with the ATEP Program Director to discuss any deficiencies in the application packet as well as academic options.  These students are welcome to and encouraged to re-apply during the next academic year once any deficiencies are rectified.  Students wishing to make a formal appeal must first meet with the ATEP Director then generate a formal appeal which will be sent to a faculty member within the Department of Biokinetics who is not a member of the ATEP Selection Committee.  Please note that completing the appeal process does not guarantee admittance into the ATEP.

Transfer students intending to enter the ATEP must meet with the Program Director to determine eligibility.  These students must complete an application packet, submit official transcripts and interview with the Program Director.  If the student is deemed eligible by the Program Director, the candidate’s application will be discussed with the ATEP Selection Committee.  The ATEP Selection committee, in conjunction with the Program Director, will make the final decision of acceptance.

Professor FranekEligible applicants will be informed of the committee’s decision within seven days of the interview. 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, at tfranek@eastern.edu or 610-225-5670.

Acceptance to the ATEP is not in any way based on an applicants race, gender, religious denomination, sexual orientation or any other demographic characteristics.

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

All practicum courses contain an intensive clinical rotation at an approved clinical site. The student must adhere to all ATEP and site-specific policies and procedures. Professional phase students access the ATEP policy and procedure manual through the University Blackboard system.   The didactic portion of each practicum course will provide evaluation of athletic training educational competencies and clinical proficiencies from previous semester’s coursework. Students will have the opportunity during class time to demonstrate clinical proficiency in skills learned prior to the course thus facilitating learning over time. In the clinical setting, students will observe the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitative phases of injuries and illnesses. Demonstration of clinical proficiencies will occur under direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor; they will reflect content learned in current semester’s coursework. Students must have current Professional Rescuer Certification, and current PA State child abuse/criminal background /fingerprinting clearances for each practicum experience.

Practicum Sites:

Arcadia University

The Haverford School

St. Joseph’s University

Bryn Mawr College

Malvern Preparatory School

Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC)

Cabrini College

North Penn High School

Eastern University

Radnor High School

VFMAC  Health Center

Haverford College

Shipley School

Villanova University

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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 375

Therapeutic modalities

4

EXSC 352

Exercise Physiology

3

ATR 321

Practicum IV

2

ATR 370

Therapeutic Exercise

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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