Nov 21, 2024

2003-2004 Springfield College Graduate Catalog

2003-2004 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Athletic Training

The graduate Athletic Training Program is designed for National Athletic Trainers Association Certified (ATC) or certification eligible athletic trainers and other athletic health care professionals. The program will allow students to focus on one of three concentrations: (1) Athletic Training Administration, (2) Athletic Training Professional Preparation, (3) Athletic Training Rehabilitation. The thirty-six semester hour program will provide students with a strong theoretical and research basis in their concentration. All students will be required to complete a fieldwork experience specific to their concentration and professional goals. Students who receive a grade of C+ or lower in any of three courses will be expected to move from the Athletic Training concentration to another program or area of concentration. NOTE: The program is not a NATABOC certification preparation program.

Undergraduate prerequisites/competencies: Applicants will need to demonstrate course work proficiency in the following areas in addition to NATABOC certification or eligibility for certification.

Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (with Lab)
Chemistry (with Lab)
Physics (with Lab)
Psychology
Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology/Biomechanics
Basic and Advanced Athletic Training
Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise
Statistics
Computers
Skills

Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Application for admission for graduate study in Exercise Science and Sport Studies Programs is highly competitive. Even though Springfield College has a rolling admission policy for graduate school, completion of the application process as early as possible is encouraged. All applications must include the following: undergraduate transcripts, GRE scores, three references, and a personal statement relative to professional goals. Any and all other materials required by graduate admissions must be included.

Contact Person:
Charles J. Redmond
Chair, Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Telephone: (413) 748-3178
E-Mail: credmond@spfldcol.edu

Basic Program

(Minimum of thirty-six semester hours of graduate credit)

Core Requirement:

RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research (CORE Course) Credits: 3 s.h

Research Requirement: 4-6 s.h.

Either:

ATRN 692 - Independent Study in Athletic Training Credits: 2 s.h
HPER 626 - Independent Study Proposal Design Credits: 2 s.h
Successful completion of a capstone experience is required with this option.

Or:

RSCH 612 - Proposal Design Credits: 2 s.h
RSCH 635 - Thesis Credits: 1-4 s.h

Program Requirements: 9 s.h.

ATRN 582 - Seminar in Athletic Health Care Credits: 3 s.h
ATRN 586 - Fieldwork in Athletic Training Credits: 3 s.h
RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3 s.h

Concentration Options:

Student selects one of three concentration options:

Athletic Training Administration
Athletic Training Professional Preparation
Athletic Training Rehabilitation