Athletic Training (ATHP)
The Athletic Training Education Program at The University of the Incarnate Word promotes the education of future athletic trainers and the development and improvement of the athletic training profession. An athletic trainer Is a qualified health care professional educated and experienced in the management of the health care problems associated with exercise and sports participation. In cooperation with physicians and other health care professionals, the athletic trainer functions as a member of the athletic health care team In secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics and other athletic health care settings.
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 B.S. degree, prepares the student to meet the requirements of the NATA Board of Certification examination and the State of Texas licensure examination.
The NATA Education Council Identifies twelve athletic training educational competency and proficiency domains In which to prepare the athletic training student:
- Risk Management and Injury Prevention
- Pathology of Injuries and Illness
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Acute Care of Injury and Illness
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- General Medical Condition and Disabilities
- Nutritional Aspects of Injury and Illness
- Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
- Health Care Administration
The UIW Athletic Training Education Program is currently in candidacy for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs.
Links:
- Admissions Information
- Athletic Training Courses
- Athletic Training Degree Plan
- Athletic Training Program Information
Director of Athletic Training Education Program:
William “Brad” Robinson
The University of the Incarnate Word
Wellness Center 131 – CPO 472
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Office 210-829-2787
Fax 210-829-3174
