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    Fort Lewis College
   
    Mar 29, 2024  
2015 - 2016 Catalog of Courses 
    
2015 - 2016 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Athletic Training


Program Director: Carrie Meyer
Email: meyer_c@fortlewis.edu

See Exercise Science  for faculty listing.

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) prepares students for certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) and then employment as an athletic trainer (AT).

An Athletic Trainer is a highly educated and skilled allied health professional specializing in athletic health care. The athletic trainer is a member of the sports medicine team providing health care to individuals engaged in activity, exercise, and/or sport. Under the direction of a licensed physician, the AT provides services within the following domains:

  • Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection
  • Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
  • Immediate and Emergency Care
  • Treatment and Rehabilitation
  • Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being

The ATEP is a very demanding major requiring significant commitment of time, study, and professionalism. Because of the academic and clinical requirements of this program, athletic training students may have limited opportunities for extracurricular activities and job participation during the semester. Athletic training students gain practical experience by helping to provide coverage of practices and competitions for a variety of college sports. They also gain hands-on experiences working in out-patient rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and at local high schools. All clinical experiences are under the direct supervision of an athletic trainer or other qualified health professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, or physician assistant). The majority of these clinical experiences occur in the afternoons to early evenings and on the weekends.

The ATEP is divided into two phases:

1. Pre-Professional Phase
2. Professional Phase

During the Pre-Professional phase, students take prerequisite classes and other general education courses. It is highly suggested that students begin meeting with the Program Director early in the Pre-Professional phase (i.e., as soon as they are on campus). Once students are accepted in the ATEP, they are in the Professional phase of the program. It is an accreditation standard that students must spend a minimum of four semesters (two academic years) in the Professional phase of the ATEP.

Athletic Training Education Program Admissions Process

Prerequisites to application:

  1. Declared Athletic Training Major
  2. Proof of Enrollment in or completion of:
    1. AT 220  with a grade of B or better
    2. AT 224  with a grade of B or better
    3. BIO 233  with a grade of C- or better
  3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better
  4. An Athletic Training major grade point average of 3.00 or better
  5. Completion of a minimum of 50 hours observation in the Fort Lewis College Athletic Training Room at the time of application

Application Procedure

All applicants for the ATEP must submit the following materials to the Program Director by the first Tuesday in April (for fall admittance) or the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving (for spring admittance):

  1. Application cover sheet
  2. Letter of application
  3. Resume
  4. A completed Candidate Questionnaire
  5. Letters of recommendation:
    1. One from a Fort Lewis College faculty member (cannot be an Athletic Training faculty member).
    2. One from FLC faculty member. This could be completed by community college or high school teacher, if more appropriate – see Program Director for approval.
    3. One from an adult professional (not including immediate family). This should be someone who is familiar with your professional goals and your work ethic.
  1. Copies of all unofficial transcripts
  2. Documentation of 50 clinical hours in the Fort Lewis College Athletic Training Room
  3. Completed Technical Standards document

Once the application has been received and reviewed, an interview with the admissions committee will be conducted to discuss the application. A completed application and interview will not guarantee admittance into the ATEP at Fort Lewis College.

Upon acceptance into the program, the student will be responsible for several program specific expenses. These include: immunizations, name tag, background check, professional liability insurance, clothing purchases to meet dress code, CPR/AED and 1st aid certifications, as well as transportation costs to/from clinical rotations. See current Athletic Training Student Handbook for detailed information about requirements and related costs. This document can be found on the Athletic Training Program’s website: fortlewis.edu/athletic-training/.

Note: Students should refer to the current Athletic Training Student Handbook for complete information regarding program fees, retention information and other programmatic specific policies. This document can be found on the Athletic Training Program’s website: fortlewis.edu/athletic-training/.

Note for Transfer Students: Please contact the Program Director as soon as possible to discuss your transition to Fort Lewis College. Students cannot transfer directly into the Professional phase of the ATEP. Therefore, transfer students must plan to spend a minimum of 2½ years in residence at Fort Lewis College to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training.

Technical Standards

The Athletic Training Education Program at Fort Lewis College is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Education Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE]). Please see the Program Director for specific information and go to Athletic Training Program for more information.

Major in Athletic Training

Athletic Training Major