"Promoting
Excellence and Diversity
in Athletic Training
Education"
Athletic Training is an allied health
profession dealing with the the prevention, assessment,
treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.
Athletic Trainers are unique health care providers who work
as part of a health care team to provide quality care in
a variety of health care settings. Athletic trainers are
certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and licensed
in the state of Ohio by the Occupational Therapy, Physical
Therapy, and Athletic Trainers' Board. This Program
is Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic
Training Education (CAATE).
Athletic Training Education Program
Mission Statement
It is the mission of this program to
promote sound educational and clinical experiences for athletic
training students in preparation for entry-level careers.
A strong commitment to providing a comprehensive perspective
of the athletic training profession through cognitive, psychomotor
and affective tasks guide this program as it prepares athletic
training students for the challenges of caring for the physically
active in diverse athletic training settings.
Athletic
Training Education Program Mission Statement
The Kent State University Athletic Training
Education Program strives to promote excellence and diversity
in education through a variety of clinical and academic experiences
for athletic training students. Through an optimal mix of
challenge and support, athletic training students are prepared
to face the challenges of providing health care to the physically
active. Kent State University Athletic Training is dedicated
to involving community resources in the educational preparation
of athletic training students to broaden the scope of the
program. Additionally, the students and staff recognize the
nature of the rapidly changing allied health care field and
remain informed on current techniques through dedication to
continuing education. In an effort to remain consistent with
the university mission of promoting research, this program
is also committed to advancing research in the field of athletic
training through student and staff projects and presentations.
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