Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Policies & Procedures

The above policies and procedures manual provides detailed information about the athletic training program, including guidelines for transfer students.

The athletic training major, accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), provides students with a variety of courses and practical experiences related to the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Admission to this program occurs prior to the sophomore year.

See Curriculum requirements | Admissions requirements

Once accepted into the program, students will be required to do a total of four clinical assignments over no less than four semesters. Upon completion of the athletic training major, students are eligible to apply for the Board of Certification exam.

Transfer students who qualify to be at the sophomore level or higher will be required to apply to the athletic training program prior to enrollment in athletic training courses. Acceptance is based on a minimum overall grade point average, success in designated professional courses, recommendations, athletic training competencies and proficiencies, and a minimum completion of observational hours under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and skilled healthcare professional.  In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the healthcare team in a wide array of work settings including: secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports, hospitals and the military.

For further details, please download the athletic training policies and procedures manual.

Mission Statement

Park University's Athletic Training Education Program provides academic excellence to allow learners to effectively explore their knowledge in caring for the physically active, while continuing to positively serve their respective community.

Vision Statement

Park University's Athletic Training Education Program is committed to the development of athletic training education and strives to produce leaders for the athletic training profession.

Goals

Park University's Athletic Training Education Program prepares entry-level athletic trainers that represent the dynamic changes of the profession, while simultaneously upholding the standards of professional practice. In addition, the program strives to both obtain and maintain students who impart a positive contribution to society.

Program Objectives

Park University’s Athletic Training Education Program educates and prepares students toward specific skills in the following areas:

• Risk management and injury prevention
• Pathological mechanism of various injuries and illnessess
• Clinical evaluation skills and diagnosis of a patient for the purpose of identifying risk factors and injuries to determine proper care
• General medical conditions and disabilities associated with physically active individuals
• Immediate care procedures for various injuries and illnessess
• Prepare, execute, document, and evaluate the importance of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of injuries and illnessess
• Patients exhibiting psychological problems/issues
• Pharmacological applications which are relevant to the treatment of injuries, illnessess, and diseases
• Nutritional aspects of injury and illness
• Develop and administer policies and procedures, and manage facilities that provide health care to the physically active
• Resposibilities of professional development that promote the athletic training profession

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