1988-1989 Academic Catalog

106 Health and Physical Education Athletic Training The athletic training program prepares students for careers as · r athletic trainers. This internship-based program is designed to help a student meet the necessary requirements to take the certifi– cation examination given by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Students seeking to qualify to take the certification examination must fulfill all the following requirements: A. Course requfrements, twenty-seven quarter hours including: PEM-240 First Aid and Safety Education ......... 3 PEH-201 Healthy Lifestyles ................... 2 PEH-202 Stress Management Strategies ........... 2 PEH-203 Nutrition for Health and Weight Control .. 2 BI0-216 Human Anatomy and Physiology ........ 5 PEA-355 Basic Athletic Training ................ 3 PEA-356 Advanced Athletic Training ............ 3 PEM-390 Physiology of Exercise ................ 4 PEM-392 Kinesiology ........................ 3 B. Internship requirements Complete 1500 hours under the direct supervision of a certi– fied athletic trainer. Note: Due to the laboratory hour requirement, students will be discouraged from participating in intercollegiate athletics after the freshman year. C. National Athletic Trainers Association core requirements 1. Earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in the United States. 2. Possess current American National Red Cross Standard First Aid Certification and current Basic CPR certification. 3. Receive the endorsement of certification by an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer. 4. Pass the Certification Examination (written, oral practical, and written simulation sections). Athletic training interns receive instruction and gain experience in sports medicine by assisting Evan Hellwig, a certified athletic trainer and licensed physical therapist.