Goal 1: Actively engage students
in a comprehensive educational experience that is enhanced through
the interaction of classroom, clinical, and professional educational
experiences.
Objectives:
1. To
provide each student with a thorough knowledge base and a quality
education program.
2. To
provide quality practical experiences in the athletic training
facilities and laboratory that compliment the education program.
3. To
encourage and promote the personal and professional growth and
development of each individual student as an emerging professional.
4. To
develop professionals who abide by high professional and ethical
standards who will contribute in a positive manner to the continued
development of the profession of athletic training and the Longwood
University Athletic Training Education Program.
5. To
develop professionals who value education and recognize the
importance of lifelong learning.
Goal 2: Prepare students to successfully complete the BOC
examination.
Objectives:
1. To
monitor student progress at the entrance, mid-point and completion
of the Athletic Training Education Program.
2. To
ensure the student attainment and mastery of the minimal
competencies necessary to successfully complete the BOC examination
and to function as an entry-level certified athletic trainer.
Goal 3: Continually strive to exceed
the entry-level standards for athletic training education.
Objectives:
1. To
meet national standards for program accreditation.
2. To
ensure student mastery of the knowledges, skills, attitudes and
behaviors in accordance with accreditation standards.
3. To
actively engage in unique learning experiences beyond the
requirements of entry-level athletic training education.
A strong emphasis is placed on practical
experience which allows the athletic training student to implement
theories and concepts learned in the classroom. Theory classes
are intended to provide the student with a basic understanding
of injury prevention, injury care, injury mechanics, treatment
and management, and injury rehabilitation. Demonstrations, observations,
problem solving and skill performance are among the teaching methods
utilized in these courses.
Clinical methods courses introduce the student
to the skills necessary in the day to day task of caring for athletes.
Students work directly with intercollegiate athletes and function
as athletic training students under the supervision of a certified
athletic trainer. Athletic training students at Longwood accumulate
approximately 800-1000 hours of practical experience prior to
the clinical internship experience.
A "pre-curriculum student" in the Longwood
Athletic Training Education Program is a student who desires to
enter the curriculum. The pre-curriculum student completes 75 hours
of directed observation experience in the Longwood athletic training
facilities during the first year before making a formal application
to the program during the spring semester of the freshman year.
The staff will observe the performance of the prospective athletic
training student as well as the student's attitude, desire, and
dependability. Special consideration for program application will
be given to students who transfer Longwood and complete all course
requirements during the first semester in residence at Longwood.
The course of study for students planning to
participate as a member of an intercollegiate athletic team is five
years.*
