Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Athletic Training Education Program

Phone: 580.774.3073

Fax: 580.774.7059

atep@swosu.edu

Overview

Program Mission

Action ImageIt is the mission of the Athletic Training Education Program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University to impart a foundational didactic and structured clinical education that will foster personal and professional excellence. The program will direct the student in the grasp of athletic training theory while encouraging competent and proficient practical skills development.

The Profession

Recognized by the American Medical Association as an Allied Health Profession, the Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is highly educated and skilled in prevention, recognition, management and rehabilitation of injuries resulting from physical activity. As a sports medicine expert and member of the complete healthcare team, the ATC works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other healthcare professionals and sports medicine team members. Students pursuing Athletic Training as a career must graduate from a CAATE accredited degree program, pass the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification Exam, and obtain the correct credentials from the state in which they hope to practice. The ATEP at SWOSU is accredited by Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Clinical and Field Experience

Action ImageThe strong practical component of the Athletic Training Education Program provides for unique educational experience.
Junior year enrollment in ATEP 3733 Practicum in Assessment (Co-requisite enrollment in ATEP 4344 AT Eval. of Ortho. Injury: UE w/lab) during the fall semester and ATEP 3753 Practicum in Therapeutic Intervention (Concurrent enrollment in ATEP 3743 AT Rehab and Reconditioning) during the spring semester allows the student to physically apply knowledge in the athletic training facility. Senior enrollment in ATEP 4813 Application of Athletic Training I during the fall and ATEP 4823 Application of Athletic Training II during the spring encourages continual athletic training proficiency and competency development. Student exposure occurs in the traditional collegiate athletic training setting as well as non-traditional environments.  Student clinical education will occur in a variety of athletic training settings including collegiate, secondary, clinic, hospital, industrial, and rehabilitation facilities.

After Graduation

Following graduation and attainment of BOC certification and proper state licensure, the athletic trainer may practice in a variety of settings. These include but are not limited to secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional athletics, sports medicine clinics, fitness/wellness centers, or corporate and industrial facilities.