Athletic Training Education Program
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Do you like athletics? Do you enjoy hands on training? Are you looking for an exciting career in sports medicine with many options? Delta State University's Athletic Training Education Program may be for you!
The Athletic Training Education Program at Delta State University offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training. The 124 required hours encompass general education, major and Exersice Science Minor requirements.
ATEP Mission Statement              To prepare and encourage the development of knowledgeable and skilled athletic training professionals with problem solving capabilities who will represent the profession of athletic training and provide quality health care.
ATEP Goals   The goals of the ATEP at Delta State University are simple and consistent:         The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to risk management and injury prevention. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to pathology of injuries and illnesses. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to assessment and evaluation. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to acute care of injury and illness. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to pharmacology. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to therapeutic modalities. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to therapeutic exercise. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to general medical conditions and disabilities. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to nutritional aspects of injury and illness. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to psychosocial intervention and referral. The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to health care administration.   The ATS will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to professional development and responsibilities.
ATEP Curricular Philosophy   The curriculum for the ATEP at Delta State University is founded in the educational requirements set forth by the NATA Education Council and contained in the Entry Level Athletic Training Clinical Proficiencies and Athletic Training Educational Competencies.  ATS will be placed in a “learning over time” atmosphere allowing them to build a foundation and progress their skills and knowledge throughout their enrollment in the curriculum.
Accreditation : Delta State University's Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. (CAATE)

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