Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

110 Sports and Health Center, 1216 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812

Phone: 218-726-7120: Fax 218-726-6243: Email: hper@d.umn.edu

Athletic Training

University of
Minnesota
Duluth

College of Education &
Human Service Professions

Sports and Health Center

Goals

Facilitate student knowledge, and clinical skill development as the foundation for sound practice and leadership in the profession of Athletic Training.
Athletic Training Students will complete a variety of clinical experiences.
Support university values of teaching and learning as a first priority providing quality service to students, to the university, and to the community.
Graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in four years.
All gradutes of the UMD ATEP sit for the BOC examination.

Objectives

At the completion of the Athletic Training Education Program, the students will:
- Demonstrate educational competency and clinical proficiency in the following content areas for the practice of Athletic Training:
  - Risk Management and Injury Prevention
  - Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses
  - Assessment and Evaluation
  - Acute Care of Injury and Illness
  - Pharmacology
  - Therapeutic Modalities
  - Therapeutic Exercise
  - General Medical Conditions and Disabilities
  - Nutritional Aspects of Injury and Illness
  - Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
  - Health Care Administration
  - Professional Development and Responsibilities.
- Understand the profession of Athletic Training, the athletic trainer's role in the health care arena, and the professional and ethical responsibilities associated with the athletic trainer as a health care professional.
- Recognize the need for the support of clinical practice through ongoing education, research and service.
- Demonstrate respect for and treat the patient as an individual, without regard to race, color, sexual preference, socioeconomic status, political or religious affiliation, or athletic ability. Facilitate student knowledge, and clinical skill development as the foundation for sound practice and leadership in the profession of Athletic Training.