Thomas Weidner, PhD, ATC, LAT Director, Athletic Training
Education Program
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Sport and Exercise Science
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Top Ten Reasons to Attend BSU!                    Frequently Asked ?'s

 

The mission of the nationally-accredited Athletic Training Education Program at Ball State University is to prepare qualified entry-level athletic trainers for the Athletic Training profession.  Coursework and clinical components are blended to develop knowledge and skills in risk management and injury prevention; pathology of injuries and illnesses; assessment and evaluation; acute care of injury and illness; pharmacology; therapeutic modalities; therapeutic exercise; general medical conditions and disabilities; nutritional aspects of injury and illness; psychosocial intervention and referral; health care administration; and professional development and responsibilities.  Athletic Training employment settings include sports medicine clinics, high schools (including teaching), colleges/universities, industrial settings and professional sports. 

 

 

A strong emphasis is placed on clinical experiences which allow the athletic training student to practice
theories and concepts learned in the classroom. These experiences include working with upper extremity,
lower extremity, general medical, and equipment intensive sports, and in practicums/internships at local
high schools and sport medicine clinics. These experiences are invaluable in preparing the student for
athletic training employment settings.

 

The goals of the Ball State University Athletic Training Education Program are:

   1.         To provide quality evidence based athletic training didactic education.

   2.         To provide quality athletic training clinical education in a variety of settings
              (e.g., college/university, high school, clinic).

   3.         To provide students with ample opportunities for clinical skill instruction and evaluation.

   4.         To guide students in the development of their core professional attitudes/behaviors.

   5.         To prepare quality entry-level athletic training professionals for employment in a variety of
   settings (e.g., college/university, high school, clinic).

   6.         To assist students in gaining employment or admittance into graduate school.

   7.         To prepare students to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination.

 

 

Ball State University Quiz Bowl Team Places Second

at Student Quiz Bowl Competition

 

(Left to Right: Catherine Bowen, Amy Morton, and Chris Burton)

 

Senior athletic training students Catherine Bowen, Chris Burton, and Amy Morton
represented Ball State University at the Student Quiz Bowl Competition at the Indiana Athletic
Trainers' Association. Ball State placed 2nd of the 20 teams at the competition. Way to go Cards!

 

Ball State University Students Win Awards!

 

(Left to Right: Kirk Armstrong, Dr. Thomas Weidner, Amy Morton)

 

Senior Athletic Training Student Amy Morton was awarded one of the two Indiana Athletic
Trainers' Association Undergraduate Scholarships at the IATA Fall Meeting. Kirk Armstrong,
Doctoral Assistant for the Athletic Training Education Program was awarded the Indiana Athletic
Trainers' Association Graduate Scholarship.

 

NATA E-Card 

(Click to watch a presentation about the profession of Athletic Training)

 

 

2008 High School Athletic Training Workshop

July 16-19, 2008

 

Registration Brochure

 

               

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