Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP)

Athletic Training Education Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Athletic Training Educational Program is to provide students with a unique and comprehensive education as it relates to the profession of athletic training. The UWSP athletic training faculty and the sports medicine team are committed to educational approaches that encompass didactic, clinical and field educational experiences that prepare the athletic training student as an entry-level professional. Field experience opportunities are provided in the collegiate, high school and clinical environments. The athletic training student will have the opportunity to learn, develop, and master competency knowledge and proficiency skills, as defined by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE) competencies.  
   
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Goals of the Athletic Training Program

  • To prepare students athletic trainers for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certification examination.
  • To provide the students with appropriate clinical education and subsequent field experience to develop and master clinical proficiencies.
  • To encourage personal and professional development through proper supervision and evaluation.
  • To integrate new and current trends or topics as they relate to allied health professions.
  • To provide an open and facilitating learning environment in the clinical setting as well as the field experiences.
  • To continue to assist student athletic trainers in the accomplishment of their professional goals past their education at UWSP.