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Athletic Training Education Program

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5659
Phone: (910) 962-7184
Fax: (910) 962-7073
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association
North Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association

 

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Dr. Kirk Brown, Program Director

Kirk Brown, Ph.D., ATC
Athletic Training Education Program Director
Clinical Instructor Educator
Associate Professor
Phone: (910) 962-7184
E-mail: brownk@uncw.edu

Andi Bender, ATEP Clinical Ed. Coordinator

Andi Bender, MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator
Approved Clinical Instructor
Phone: (910) 962-7537
E-mail: bendera@uncw.edu


Dr. Sutton, MD, Medical Director

Dr. Sutton, MD
Medical Director/Adjunct Professor
Wilmington Orthopaedic Group
http://www.wilmortho.com

Scott Hill, MSEd, LAT, ATC
Director of Athletic Training
Approved Clinical Instructor
Phone: (910) 962-3584
E-mail: Scott Hill

Julie Francis, Assistant Athletic Trainer


Julie Francis, MSEd, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Approved Clinical Instructor
Phone: (910) 962-3239
E-mail: francisj@uncw.edu

Stacy Downar, Assistant Athletic Trainer

Stacy Downar, MS, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Approved Clinical Instructor
Phone: (910) 962-7418
E-mail: downars@uncw.edu

Margery Ellis, Assistant Athletic Trainer

Margery Ellis, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Approved Clinical Instructor
Phone: (910) 962-2036
E-mail: ellism@uncw.edu

Aldegundo Plata, Jr. Assistant Athletic Trainer

Aldegundo Plata, Jr., M.A., LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Approved Clinical Instructor
Phone: (910) 962-2497
E-mail: plataa@uncw.edu

 


 

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Core Course Description

ATR 210: Introduction to Athletic Training (3) Introduction to the profession of athletic training.  This course will teach concepts related to the prevention and management of injury and illness in the physically active population, epidemiology of various injuries/illness common to the physically active population, the history of athletic training as a profession and  introductory medical terminology.

ATR 211: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only or by consent of instructor. Injury prevention; inflammation and tissue repair; injury recognition; emergency procedures and protective equipment relating to athletic training. Completion of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor/certified licensed athletic trainer. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour each week.

PED 216: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) The human integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory and respiratory systems as related to health and movement. Three lecture hours and three lab hours each week.

PED 217: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3) The human nervous, urinary, endocrine, digestive and reproductive systems as related to health and movement.

ATR 300: Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) Prerequisite; Athletic training majors only or by consent of instructor. This class is designed to expose athletic training students to various allied health care professionals from different settings.

ATR 302: Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (3)  Prerequisite; Athletic Training Majors only or by consent of instructor, ATR 211 and corequisite: ATR 304 and ATR 306.  The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the physiological response to tissue injury and pain, physical and physiological properties of therapeutic modalities, and application of therapeutic modalities as part of the comprehensive plan of care designed to facilitate the recovery of the injured physically active person. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour each week.

ATR 303: Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite; Athletic Training Majors only or by consent of instructor, ATR 302, ATR 304 and ATR 306 and corequisite: ATR 305 and ATR 307.  Physiological effects, indications, contraindications and applications of therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses for the physically active person. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour each week.

ATR 304: Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I (3) Prerequisite; Athletic Training Majors only or by consent of instructor, ATR 211 and PED 216 and corequisite: ATR 302 and ATR 306. Presents principles and techniques in the clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses in the physically active person.  The focus for this course will be the lower extremity and lumbar spine. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour each week.

ATR 305: Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II (3) Prerequisite; Athletic Training Majors only or by consent of instructor, ATR 302, ATR 304 and ATR 306 and corequisite: ATR 303 and ATR 307. Presents principles and techniques in the clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses in the physically active person.  The focus for this course will be the upper extremity, cervical spine and general medical conditions. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour each week.

ATR 306: Clinical I in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only and consent of instructor, ATR 211 and corequisites: ATR 302 and ATR 304. Instruction in clinical proficiencies skills including taping, first aid, and emergency procedures. Completion of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor/certified licensed athletic trainer.

ATR 307: Clinical II in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only and consent of instructor, ATR 302, ATR 304 and ATR 306 and corequisites: ATR 303 and ATR 305. Instruction in clinical proficiencies skills including modality application; evaluation and management of lower extremity and lumbar spine injuries. Completion of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor/certified licensed athletic trainer.

EXS 340: Biomechanics (3) Prerequisite; PED 216. Neuromuscular and mechanical principles of human movement, with emphasis on movement analysis most often encountered in fitness activities and sport skills.

EXS 349: Physiology of Exercise and Sport (4) Prerequisite; PED 216 or BIO 345. Fundamental responses of the human body to the stress of exercise, including compensatory adjustments to long-term physical training. Three lecture and two lab hours each week.

ATR 445: Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3)  Prerequisite; Athletic Training Majors only or by consent of instructor. Study of management strategies for health care facilities and associated venues that provide health care to athletes and others involved in physical activity.

ATR 448: Clinical III in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only and consent of instructor, ATR 307. Instruction in clinical proficiencies skills including therapeutic rehabilitation; evaluation and management of upper extremity and cervical spine injuries. Completion of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor/certified licensed athletic trainer.

ATR 449; Clinical IV in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only and consent of instructor, ATR 448. This is capstone class for clinical proficiencies skills including therapeutic modalities; evaluation and management of lower extremity and lumbar spine injuries. Completion of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct supervision from an approved clinical instructor/certified licensed athletic trainer.

ATR 450: Pharmacology for the Health Sciences (3); This course will expose the athletic training, therapeutic recreation, community health and exercise science students to common illnesses and health conditions. An emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis, indications for physician referral, impact on movement and activity: and pharmacologic management. The student will also be introduced to basic principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics as they apply to both prescription and over the counter medications.

HEA 465: Prerequisite; PED 216, PED 217 and junior status.Relationship of exercise, physical activity and performance to human nutrition. In depth information on human energy systems, weight control and proper dieting. Intermediate and cellular metabolism in relation to nutrition and overall health.

 ATR 490: Clinical V in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only and consent of instructor, ATR 449. This is a capstone class for clinical proficiencies skills including therapeutic rehabilitation; evaluation and management of upper extremity and cervical spine injuries. Completion of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an approved clinical instructor/certified licensed athletic trainer.



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Mission Statement


The mission of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is to provide a quality didactic and clinical educational experience for students to become entry-level Certified Athletic Trainers through successful completion of a nationally accredited program and Board of Certification (BOC) Exam. The curriculum is designed around the following five professional domains as they relate to the care of physically active individuals: 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 seeks to foster a powerful learning environment which facilitates collaboration between students, faculty and clinical staff through classroom instruction and supervised clinical experiences. Students will gain clinical skills experience through a rich community engagement in a variety of settings such as intercollegiate and high school athletics, sports medicine clinics, outpatient surgical facilities and primary care facilities. Additionally, the ATEP seeks to develop students' critical decision making skills and professional behaviors to become successful candidates for entry-level employment and post-graduate studies.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

 

The Athletic Training Education Program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington prepares undergraduate students entry into allied health care profession.  The program seeks to accomplish its mission through the following goals and objectives:
1. To adhere to the code of ethics established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the athletic training students will be expected to have demonstrated knowledge and clinical proficiencies in the following areas:
a.
 Risk Management and Injury Prevention
b.

Pathology of Injuries and Illness
c.
 Assessment and Evaluation
d.
 Acute Care of Injury and Illness
e.
 Pharmacology
f.
 Therapeutic Modalities
g.
 Therapeutic Exercise
h.
 General Medical Conditions and Disabilities
i.
 Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illness
j.
 Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
k.
 Health Care Administration
l.
 Professional Development and Responsibilities

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Professional Development and Responsibilities

 

1. To continue to evaluate and enhance the athletic training didactic and clinical proficiencies for athletic training students.
2. To provide athletic training students the opportunity to develop their clinical skills by working with those individuals involved in the areas of sport, athletics and physical activity.
3. To enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills through supervised clinical experiences.
4.  To provide the athletic training students the opportunity to work with other professionals of the athletic health care team both in the classroom and in the clinical settings.
5.  To prepare athletic training students to successfully complete the Board of Certification Examination. 
6.  To prepare athletic training students for successful entry into graduate education and/or employment as a Certified Athletic Trainer.

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Athletic Training Education Program applicants must meet the University entrance requirements as described in the University Undergraduate Catalog.  Once admitted to the University, students receive academic advising from the Student Academic Support Programs.  Students need to inform their advisor that they are interested in pursuing athletic training as a major and will be advised regarding the Pre-Athletic Training requirements. The Athletic Training Education Program application process is during the spring semester only. In order to be considered for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements (See Dr. Kirk Brown, PhD, ATC for application information).

 

1.
 Admission to University of North Carolina Wilmington
2.
 Grade point average of 2.0 or better on all course work attempted (both transfer course work and work completed at the University of North Carolina Wilmington are considered)
3.
 BIO 201, ATR 210, and PSY 105
4.
 Grade of “C-“ or better in for BIO 201, ATR 210, and PSY 105
5.
 Minimum of 40 hours observation in the athletic training room (completed while enrolled in ATR 210)
6.
 Two page reflection paper
7.
 Application form
8.
 Minimum of two faculty recommendation forms
9.
 Interview with Athletic Training Selection Committee
10.
Proof of physical examination including immunization and tetanu shot records
11.
 Proof of HBV or wavier
12.
 Must complete the technical standards

 

Students may apply to the program while enrolled in their last semester of prerequisite course work (see number 3 above).  Admission will be provisional until the student has passed the prerequisite course work with the standards set forth in number 4 above.  Successful completion of above stated minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission to the program.  Due to a restrictive student to staff ratio admission will be competitive.

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72 hours. BIO 201; 465; PSY 105; ATR 210, 211, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 445, 448, 449, 450, 490; PED 216, 217, 266, 340, and 349.  Student progression in the program is contingent upon the following: 1) Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better on all course work. 2) Students must successfully complete all clinical experiences as evidenced by an approved clinical instructor evaluations. 3) Students must successfully complete clinical experiences as determined by current program requirements for completion of clinical competencies. 4) Students found to have been in violation of the University’s Academic Honor Code will be subject to disciplinary action as set forth in the current Code of Student Life. 5) Students found to be in violation of the NATA Code of Ethics for practicing athletic trainers will be subject to dismissal from the program.

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It is required that all pre-athletic training students prior to being admitted to the athletic training education program receive a physical examination. Admission to the program is subject to successful completion of the physical examination.  Students admitted to the program must also demonstrate proof of current immunizations including tetanus and hepatitis B vaccinations.  Those students who choose not to receive the hepatitis B series must have a signed waiver on file with the Athletic Training Program Director. Additional costs once the student has been formally admitted into the ATEP to the student will be the purchase of Student Liability Insurance, Criminal Background Check, and 2 shirts per year that are to be worn during the athletic training student’s clinical rotations.

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Oral Communication Competency Requirement:
To satisfy the oral communication competency requirement for the B.A. degree in athletic training a student must successfully complete ATR 306

Computer Competency Requirement:
To satisfy the computer competency requirement for the B.A. Degree in athletic training a student must successfully complete PED 266

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Course Prefixes

Credit Hr.

Course Description

PSY 105

(3)

Introduction to Psychology

BIO 201

(4)

Principles of Biology

ATR 210

(3)

Introduction to Athletic Training (Only offered spring semesters )

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Course Prefixes

Credit Hr.

Course Description
ATR 211
(3)
 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and lab

PED 217

(3)

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

PED 266

(3)

Applications of Computers in physical Education and Health (computer comp.)
ATR 300
(1 - 6)
 Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals

ATR 302

(3)

Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training and lab

ATR 303

(3)

Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training and lab

ATR 304

(3)

Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I and lab

ATR 305

(3)

Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II and lab

ATR 306

(3)

Clinical I in Athletic Training (fulfill oral com.)

ATR 307

(3)

Clinical II in Athletic Training

PED 340

(3)

Biomechanics

PED 349

(4)

Physiology of Exercise and Sport

ATR 445

(3)

Organization in Administration in Athletic Training

ATR 448

(3)

Clinical III in Athletic Training

ATR 449

(3)

Clinical IV in Athletic Training

ATR 450
(3)
Pharmacology for Health Sciences

HEA 465

(3)

Exercise Performance and Nutrition

ATR 490

(3)

Clinical V in Athletic Training

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Course Prefixes

Credit Hr.

Course Description

CHM 101

(4)

General Chemistry I

CHM 102

(4)

General Chemistry II

PHY 101

(4)

Elementary College Physics I

PHY 102

(4)

Elementary College Physics II
BIO 201
(4)
 Principles of Biology: Cells
BIO 240
(4)
 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 241
(4)
 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

STT 215

(3)

Introduction to Statistics with Application in the Natural Sciences
PSY
(6)
 Student should contact PT school for recommended course.

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Course Prefixes

Credit Hr.

Course Description

STT 215

(3)

Introduction to Statistics with Application in the Natural Sciences

PED 359

(3)

Research and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education

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FIRST YEAR
31 Semester Hours

Fall (16)

Spring (14)

English Composition (3)

PSY 105, Introduction to Psychology (3)

BIO 201 (4)

ATR 210, Introduction to Athletic Training (3)

Social and Behavioral (3)

Literature (3)

Math (3)

 History (3)

Physical Science (3)

PED 101, Foundations of Physical Activity (2)

 

SECOND YEAR
32 Semester Hours

Fall (14)

Spring (16)

PED 216, Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)

PED 217, Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)

ATR 211,Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3)

ATR 304, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I and Lab (3)

Philosophy (3)

PED 266, Application of Computers (3)

English Composition (3)

ATR 306, Clinical I in Athletic Training (3)
ATR 302, Therapeutic Modalities and Lab (3)
ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1)

 

THIRD YEAR
33 Semester Hours

Fall (17)

Spring (16)

ATR 307, Clinical II in Athletic Training (3)

Foreign Language (3)

ATR 303, Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training and Lab (3)

PED 340, Biomechanics (3)

ATR 305, Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II and Lab (3)

ATR 448, Clinical III in Athletic Training (3)

PED 349, Physiology of Exercise and Sport (4)

Fine Arts (3)

ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1)

ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1)

Approved Electives (3)

 Approved Electives (3)

 

FOURTH YEAR
26 Semester Hours

Fall (13)

Spring (13)

ATR 445; Org. and Admin in AT (3)

HEA 465, Exercise, Performance & Nutrition (3)

ATR 449; Clinical IV in Athletic Training (3)

ATR 490, Clinical V in Athletic Training (3)

ATR 450; Pharmacology for Health Sciences (3)

ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1)

ATR 300, Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1)  

Approved Electives (3)

 Approved Electives (6)

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Last updated February 23, 2011
Designed and maintained by: Kirk W. Brown, Ph.D., LAT, ATC