The athletic training major, in conjunction with sports medicine, should provide students with opportunities to gain current knowledge and skills, develop professional attitudes and behaviors, acquire tools for problem solving, analysis, and synthesis; and integrate them into traditional and non-traditional settings.
Mission
The athletic training major is dedicated to preparing those desiring to become certified athletic trainers. The athletic training major provides structure for the students’ learning experiences, documentation of students’ progress, and continuous assessment of the major to aid in its improvement.
Goals & Objectives
The ATM is dedicated to the educational and professional growth of its students.
Program Goals:
1. Provide a comprehensive education program in athletic training that encompasses the domains of athletic training.
2. Provide quality classroom, clinical (laboratory), and internship experiences to students in the athletic training major.
3. Provide mentoring and an environment that encourages students to embody a spirit of pride and professionalism.
4. Prepare students to challenge and pass the BOC certification exam.
Program Objectives:
1. Athletic training major graduates will be competent in the NATA athletic training educational competencies demonstrated by successful completion of competencies within required classes. (Goal 1)
2. Athletic training major graduates will be competent in the NATA athletic training educational proficiencies demonstrated by meeting at least minimal standards on each of the proficiency exams. (Goal 1)
3. Faculty and clinical instructors will be committed to and capable of providing quality education to athletic training majors demonstrated through student evaluations for classroom and clinical instruction. (Goal 2).
4. Athletic training major graduates will be competent in the foundation behaviors of professional practice in athletic training demonstrated through clinical instructor evaluations. (Goal 3)
5. Athletic training major graduates will challenge the BOC certification exam within a year of graduation. (Goal 4)
Contact Information
Diane Bartholomew DHSc
Program Administrator
641-784-5043
bartholo@graceland.edu
