ATHP Vision, Mission and Goals
Program Vision
The vision of the Athletic Training Education Program at the University of the Incarnate Word is provide excellent instruction and clinical experiences to produce highly qualified, confident and successful graduates who serve, educate and gain leadership roles in their communities as athletic trainers.
Program Mission
The mission of the Athletic Training Education Program at UIW is to prepare graduates who are skilled In the competencies and proficiencies of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Education Council. The program, which leads to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, prepares the student to meet the requirements of the Board of Certification examination and the State of Texas licensure examination.
The NATA Education Council identifies thirteen athletic training educational competency and proficiency domains In which to prepare the athletic training student:
- Foundational Behaviors of Professional Practice
- Risk Management and Injury Prevention
- Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses
- Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
- Medical Conditions and Disabilities
- Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercise
- Pharmacology
- Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
- Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses
- Health Care Administration
- Professional Development and Responsibility
Program Goals
The Athletic Training Education Program at the University of the Incarnate Word strives to do four simple things: education and expose the student to an expanded scope of experiences; produce willing, involved and active individuals in the community; and development of the person, more than the individuals mind. With this in mind, there are seven goals for the program:
Goal 1: Provide the student with a multi-faceted education and expose them to a variety of practical and clinical settings that will further their education and experience needed in the profession of athletic training.
Goal 2: Develop and modify the existing instructional and clinical aspects of the program to the requirements set forth by the CAATE, NATA-BOC and the State of Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers.
Goal 3: Expose the student to athletic trainers in a variety of employment settings and gain an understanding of roles and responsibilities of other allied health professionals.
Goal 4: Prepare the student to successfully pass the Board of Certification examination and the State of Texas licensure examination.
Goal 5: Promote the importance of scholarly research, continuing education, professional development and professional conduct to the student.
Goal 6: Aid the student in reaching their fullest potential past their education at the University of the Incarnate Word.
Goal 7: Promote the Athletic Training Education Program and the University of the Incarnate Word to the local and state communities.
