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Athletic Training

ANNOUNCEMENT

"Admissions for Athletic Training Clinicals is once per year.Deadline for submitting applications is November 15th of each year. If November the 15th falls on a weekend/holiday, the deadline will be the first school day following November 15th. Applications to be submitted to Dr. Toby Dore',Office #130 at Bourgeois Hall "

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students completing this program are eligible to sit for the BOC (Board of Certification, Inc.) exam for the Athletic Trainer.

Information Video on Profession of Athletic Training and UL Lafayette ATEP

The program consists of four years of concentrated academic study including two and one half years of clinical education and field experience. The curriculum prepares students through instruction and evaluation of competencies related to injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for athletes and the physically active.

The program's mission is to provide an active learning environment for undergraduate students. Through didactic and clinical experience, students will master the skills, knowledge and clinical competencies required for a successful career as an BOC Certified Athletic Trainer. ATEP goals and objectives are to:

prepare students to pass the BOC Certification Exam
develop critical thinking skills in students
develop decision making skills in students
instill the value of professionalism in students
develop effective communication skills in students
promote involvement of students in their professional associations
promote student involvement in community service/volunteer activities
encourage students to be life-long learners
encourage significant contributions to the profession through research and service to professional organizations
facilitate students' efforts in securing a position in graduate school or in an athletic training setting

More Information :

Professional Organizations
Curriculum 2009-11(PDF)
Clinical Sites
Admission Requirements
Internships
Scholarships for our Kinesiology Majors
Policies & Procedures Manual

For further information, contact
Toby L. Dore (tldore@louisiana.edu)
Program Director, Athletic Training
Bourgeois Hall, Room 130-B
Phone 337/482-6283

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