Department of Sports Medicine - West Chester University

The Department of Sports Medicine, within the College of Health Sciences, has as its primary role the preparation of students for careers in athletic training and related health care fields. Fundamental to such a career is successful completion of the certification examination given by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC). The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in the Department of Sports Medicine provides access to all the prerequisites for the board of certification exam.

The certified athletic trainer (ATC) is a health care professional who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. As part of a complete health care team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals, athletics administrators, coaches and parents.

The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
The BS in Athletic Training program at West Chester University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

WCU to offer Summer Athletic Training Program – 15 credits total
Courses will run from May 26, 2009-August 3, 2009

Courses offered:
Pathology/evaluation of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses II (covers lower extremity, shoulder and elbow pathologies) – 3 credits
Pathology/evaluation of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses III (covers wrist, hand, head, spine and pelvis pathologies) – 3 credits
Therapeutic Modalities lecture and laboratory – Lecture 3 credits, Lab 2 credits
Therapeutic Exercise lecture and laboratory – Lecture 3 credits, Lab 1 credit

Courses can be taken individually and are approved for Act 48 Credit

OFFICIAL DATES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED JANUARY 2009

For more information contact:
Carolyn Jimenez, PhD, ATC

Sports Medicine Department Chair
(610) 436-3293
cjimenez@wcupa.edu

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-1000