ATEP Mission & Outcomes
Athletic Training Education Program
Mission & Outcomes
Mission of the Athletic Training Education Program
The primary mission of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is to educate each student, in a liberal learning environment, about the theoretical and clinical skills necessary to work effectively with the physiological, psychological and biomechanical aspects of injury, illness and performance of the physically active. The didactic and clinical education experiences will guide the student in the development of sound ethical judgment, achievement of satisfying careers, making positive contributions to the community, and becoming a life-long learner through continuing education.
Outcomes
At the conclusion of this program the graduate will:
- Develop a body of knowledge and the ability to seek additional knowledge in all domains of athletic training, this includes: risk management and injury prevention; pathology of injuries and illnesses; orthopedic clinical examination and diagnosis; acute care of injury and illness; pharmacology; therapeutic modalities; conditioning and rehabilitative exercise; medical conditions and disabilities; nutritional aspects of injury and illness; psychosocial intervention and referral; health care administration; and professional development and responsibility.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize clinical skills in the process of injury prevention, assessment, and evaluation, therapeutic modality use, therapeutic exercise and strength training program design, recognition of general medical conditions, nutritional evaluation and recommendation, as well as psychosocial intervention and general health care administration;
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and successfully deliver quality services to patients/athletes as well as educate the community in a variety of healthcare settings;
- Demonstrate the ability to use verbal, written, and technological communication skills within the profession of athletic training;
- Demonstrate the development of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors towards life-long, self-directed learning, citizenship, and ethical practice and decision making for the athletic training profession.