2004-2005 Academic Catalog

31 Athletic Training School of Health and Human Performance Department Requirements Admission and retention Athletic training clinical education is a relatively labor-intensive product to deliver well. Because there is a finite number of quality sports medicine opportunities available on campus, The CU ATEP limits each academic class to no more than 10 students each (i.e. 10 seniors, 10 juniors, and 10 sophomores). There is currently no limit to how many freshman may declare athletic training as their major, but if more than 10 students desire to continue as athletic training majors beyond the freshman year, the competitive admission process is enforced. Transfer students are considered on an individual basis but are only eligible to be admitted directly into the CU ATEP if: 1) there is space available in their graduating class and 2) they have met all the admission criteria. Anyone thinking about transferring to Cedarville for the purpose of being an athletic training major should contact the Program Director as early in the process as possible. Admission criteria include: 1. Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better 2. Completion of college-level biology and chemistry courses with a grade of “C-” or better. 3. Completion of college-level first aid and basic athletic training courses with a grade of “B-” or better. 4. Completion of at least 150 clinical hours in the Cedarville University Athletic Training Facility. 5. Satisfactory physical exam 6. Hepatitis B vaccine or signed declination 7. Signed acceptance of technical standards, available at www.cedarville.edu/dept/es/athletictraining 8. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including AED. Retention criteria include: 1. Earn a grade of “C-“ or better in all athletic training courses 2. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 3. Maintain current CPR certification 4. Successful completion of clinical proficiencies established for each term 5. Positive recommendation by the faculty/clinical instructors of the ATEP Graduation requirements include: 1. Earn a grade of “C-” or better in all athletic training courses 2. Member of the NATA 3. Successful completion of all clinical proficiencies 4. Apply for the NATA-BOC certification exam 5. Meet university requirements for graduation Students are encouraged to combine the athletic training major with another program of study depending upon their career objectives. Possible options include a business minor for those planning to be employed in the sports medicine clinic setting or a teaching certificate for those planning to be employed in the high school setting, and exercise science or biology electives for those pursuing graduate education or employment in higher education. Students need to be aware that preparing to be a marketable athletic trainer may require more than the traditional four years of college. Faculty Robert Duchardt, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA-BOC). Education: B.S., Taylor University, 1965; M.S., Union College, 1973; graduate study, West Chester State College, 1977. At Cedarville since 1989. Evan Hellwig, Associate Professor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA-BOC); licensed physical therapist. Educa- tion: B.S., Mankato State University, 1984; Physical Therapy Certificate, University of Iowa School of Medicine, 1986; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1992. At Cedarville 1986-89, 1992 to present. William Vine, Associate Professor of Athletic Training. Head Athletic Trainer; Certified athletic trainer (NATA-BOC). Education: B.A., California State University–Chico, 1982; M.A., San Jose State University, 1989. At Cedarville since 2001. Christopher Cross, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA-BOC); B.S., Alderson-Broaddus; M.S., West Virginia University. At Cedarville since 2004. The Cedarville Athletic Training program practices the skills associated with the prevention, recognition, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that are associated with the physically active.