Athletic Training - Gardner - Webb University

Athletic Training from Gardner - Webb University is a Campus Bachelor Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Athletic Training Educational Program The athletic training major is housed in the Department of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Studies (PEWSS). The athletic training major consists of seven semesters of course work and clinical education. Upon successful completion of the academic and clinical aspects of the athletic training educational program the athletic training student will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training, and will then be eligible to challenge the Board of Certification's (BOC) examination. The athletic training major is a CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) accredited athletic training program. A minimum of 128 semester hours is required for graduation, 40 hours within the major, 54-65 hours of general studies requirements, 15 - 18 hours for a minor required by the Athletic Training Educational Program, and the remainder of hours being completed as electives. Mission Statement of the Athletic Training Educational Program The mission of the Gardner-Webb University Athletic Training Educational Program is to provide the highest quality education to each and every athletic training student regardless of race, age, or gender while upholding a Christian set of values. Upon graduation each athletic training student will be a well educated critical thinker in the prevention, recognition and evaluation, management/ treatment and disposition, rehabilitation, organization and administration, and education and counseling for injuries occurring to athletes and physically active individuals as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association. At the completion of the athletic training educational program, each athletic training student will be eligible to challenge the Board of Certification's Examination and function as a competent entry level Certified Athletic Trainer and contributing member of society. Athletic Training Educational Program Goals 1. To develop competent and contributing entry-level BOC Certified Athletic Trainers. 2. To achieve and gain proficiency with the entry-level competencies through a combination of didactic and clinical learning experiences. 3. To develop highly respected professionals who function competently in diverse settings and situations. 4. To foster a high commitment to individuals and community through service oriented projects. 5. To maintain the philosophy for life-long learning through scholarly research and continuing education. View more details on Gardner - Webb University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.