Athletic Training Major
Introduction
The School of Health, Exercise Science
and Athletics (HESA) offers a comprehensive athletic training major which leads
to a Bachelor of Science degree. The professional program of athletic training
is centered in educational opportunities surrounding the prevention, evaluation,
management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The major prepares students
for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
Examination. Each course in the major is designed to provide the student with
entry-level competencies outlined in the NATA’s role-delineation studies. The
major also allows students to add minors to develop professional credentials
that enhance marketability. Possible minors include Biology, Computer
Information Systems, Gerontology, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Science &
Health, and Strength and Conditioning.
Benefits of UWSP
The UWSP Athletic Training program is
the first comprehensive major in the state. The department offers students a
cutting edge learning environment in which excellence in teaching is of prime
importance. Small upper-level class size, active academic advising, superb
laboratory facilities and internship rotations promote academic success.
The Athletic Training instructional
staff consists of members who all have completed athletic training curriculum
degrees. Each has an understanding and commitment to the teaching/learning
process involved in an athletic training educational program. The UWSP Athletic
Department hosts 18 mens’ and womens’ intercollegiate athletic teams which
provide field experience for the student. The facility boasts state-of-the-art
equipment in modalities and rehabilitation. It also houses a computer-based
laboratory allowing students practical experience with the latest computer
applications.
The HESA Department has five adjunct
physicians from the Rice Clinic Medical Center who contribute to the athletic
training educational program. Also involved are other allied health
professionals from the nearby St. Michael’s Hospital and Rice Clinic, Physical
Therapy Associates, McDonough Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and Riverside
Medical Center.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in
Athletic Training often find employment in secondary school systems, college and
universities, hospitals, clinics, corporate/industry, the military, and the
performing arts.
Academic Background
Students interested in the Athletic
Training major should have a strong focus on courses in the sciences, such as
biology, anatomy, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computers.
Further Information
Holly Schmies Program Director -
Athletic Training Education
School of Health, Exercise Science and
Athletics
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
129 Health Enhancement Center
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-2922
hschmies@uwsp.edu