WHAT THEY’RE SAYING “The availability of the instructors in the program made it easier to succeed. I could always find them and talk to them about anything I may have had a problem with. All the instructors were easy to talk to and were very receptive. They were genuinely concerned about me and wanted me to do well.” Allison Averitt, ATC Class of 2010 “Methodist University Athletic Training Program helped me beyond wonders preparing me for the BOC exam! The hands on program helped tremendously.” Lindsey Oliphant , ATC Class of 2011 “The Athletic Training Program allows you the opportunity for hands on interaction with athletes from the start of an injury to the completion of a rehabilitation program. There has not been a day at Methodist when I started second guessing my journey to become an athletic trainer; this program has only inspired me to achieve my goal even more than before.” Kristina Wolfrom, Class of 2011
THE METHODIST UNIVERSITY JOURNEY Methodist University students participate in an active, engaged classroom environment. They have the opportunity to pursue internships, workplace and community-based learning experiences, and student-faculty collaborative projects and research. Enriched by a community that values leadership, ethics and character development, MU students are exposed to diverse global and cultural perspectives. This journey empowers our graduates, preparing them for success in the workplace and graduate school.
“You are hands-on from the beginning.” John O’Keefe, Class of 2011 “The experience earned in this program is worth the hard work & dedication that each student & faculty member put into it everyday.” Sara Altman, Class of 2012 “Working with the athletic teams at MU, gives me an opportunity to meet different people, as well as gain tons of learning experience! Being out on the field, doesn’t seem like “an assignment” at all! I love it!” Tyler Wiles, Class of 2013 “Being a part of Methodist University’s Athletic Training program has given me an experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world. I love the fact that every single instructor wants you to succeed, their positive energy empowers me to do my very best” Raevin Harvey, Class of 2013
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) nata.org Board of Certification (BOC) bocatc.org Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education caate.net Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association maata.org Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Educational Honor Society methodist.edu/student_life/clubs.htm
MU AT A GLANCE Over 80 majors and concentrations Four graduate programs and 40 minors More than 100 clubs and student organizations, and students representing 41 states and 53 countries 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams An active student activities program, which was recently named the 3rd best in the country by Campus Activites Magazine Recently voted #1 on the list of “Best Cities for Recent Grads” by The Daily Beast, Newsweek’s online “young news” outlet Rated a top-tier southern regional college by U.S. News & World Report CONTACT INFORMATION The Office of Admissions
5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311 (910) 630 - 7027 (800) 488 - 7110
The Athletic Training Department Hugh Harling Program Director (910) 630 - 7148 or (800) 488 - 7110 E-mail: hharling@methodist.edu Website: methodist.edu Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability for otherwise qualified persons in the administration of its admissions, educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics, employment, or any other university-sponsored or advertised program.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
WHAT IS ATHLETIC TRAINING? “Athletic training (AT) is practiced by athletic trainers and health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.” - National Athletic Trainers Association
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Certified Athletic Trainers work with physically active people in a variety of settings, some of which include: professional and Olympic sports, universities and colleges, secondary schools, physicians’ offices and hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, military and law enforcement agencies, private industry, and corporations.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Methodist University Athletic Training Program is to: 1) develop and prepare students as future certified and licensed athletic trainers; 2) provide high quality athletic training services to the student-athletes of Methodist University; 3) serve as a resource for the community about topics in which athletic trainers possess knowledge, skills, and abilities.
“Not for the faint-hearted, a very intensely rewarding course.” — William Beddows, Class of 2013
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Athletic Training Program at MU is a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited undergraduate program. The program is designed to prepare students for professional opportunities as BOC Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC). Students accepted into the program will be working toward either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts. ATHLETIC TRAINING AT METHODIST Methodist University is fortunate to have six certified athletic trainers on staff. In addition, students in the program will receive individual didactic and clinical instruction in both the classroom and in the athletic training facilities. Athletic training students gain valuable experience working with the athletes and coaches of the 19 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs at MU, many of which are nationally ranked and are perennial USA South Athletic Conference powers. Each student is assigned to a certified athletic trainer for individualized clinical education in a variety of athletic settings on and off campus. Athletic training students are expected to attend practices and home events related to their clinical experience, as assigned by the supervising certified athletic trainer. ADMISSION The Athletic Training Program is a limited space, competetive admissions program. Requirements for admission include successful completion of the following:
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in select athletic training courses and a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 A physical examination by a qualified physician A completed application and an interview
HOW TO APPLY Visit our program application Web page at http://www.methodist.edu/athtraining/application.htm