Athletic
Training Educational Program
Program Goals
The athletic training major in the Department of Health and Physical
Education at Louisiana College will prepare professionals to work in the
areas of injury prevention, acute care, evaluation, follow-up care, rehabilitation,
and reintegration to activity for physically active individuals. This
program will facilitate the educational needs of students in Louisiana
and the southern region of the United States and integrate current concepts,
theories, and techniques in sports medicine. The athletic training major
will strive to prepare entry level professionals who are well equipped
to deal with the challenges of health care in our rapidly changing world.
The faculty and administration are committed to making the athletic training
major at Louisiana College a recognized leader in allied health care education.
Mission Statement
The athletic training major is designed to foster and nurture the educational
needs of interested students in the area of sports health care for the
physically active. The program of study offered within this major encompasses
three domains of learning: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Within
the structure of the program, students are guided through a series of
general education courses designed to heighten their awareness in the
arts and sciences. The cognitive development is focused on building a
strong foundation grounded in the liberal arts and informed by the Christian
faith. In addition, the athletic training program, with its small classes,
individual instruction, empathetic advising and personal attention, strives
to provide the student with a quality experience.
Accreditation
The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Louisiana College has
received initial accreditation under the guidelines and recommendations
of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training
(CAATE).
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