Athletic Training Program Flyer - University of Tampa

College of Natural and Health Sciences
Athletic Training
EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORT STUDIES
With engaged faculty, stimulating coursework and hands-on learning opportunities, The University
of Tampa’s Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies offers a unique learning environment
ensuring students are highly competitive whether they enter the job market or graduate school.
Students pursuing majors within the department are preparing for careers in teaching, adult fitness,
sport management, allied health, athletic training, public health and related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Athletic training is an allied health profession that deals with the prevention, evaluation, emergency
care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. UT’s athletic training major is designed to offer the
knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for a student to become eligible to take the BOC
national certification examination. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
for Athletic Training Accreditation (CAATE), which mandates limits on the size of the program.
Admission is competitive and space is limited.
Admission
Admission is a two-phase process. All applicants are first admitted to the pre-professional phase of
the program. Students then must complete specific requirements to be considered for admission to
the professional phase. Admission to the pre-professional phase of the program does not guarantee
admission to the professional phase.
NOTE: Since athletic training majors must have flexible schedules to participate fully in laboratory
sessions, clinic visits and internships, most students are unable to maintain regular employment
during enrollment in the curriculum.
Professional Standards
All applicants and students in the athletic training major must meet the approved professional
standards of the program. No one who jeopardizes the health or well being of an athlete/patient,
coworker or self will be accepted into or continue as a student in the program.
Exercise Science/Sport Studies Majors
• Athletic Training
• Exercise Science: Physical Education
• Exercise Science: Adult Fitness
• Exercise Science: Allied Health
• Public Health
• Sport Management
Athletic Training Admission
Requirements
Pre-Professional Phase
• Admission to The University of Tampa
• Completed pre-professional application
• Minimum 1000 SAT or 21 ACT
• Freshmen: minimum 3.0 GPA
• Transfer students: minimum 2.5 GPA
Professional Phase
• Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
• At least 24 credit hours completed
including:
— HEA 230 and 234 with at least a C
— ATT 175 with at least a B
• Current certification in CPR with AED
• Complete professional application
For More Information
For complete details on admission
requirements and curriculum visit:
www.ut.edu/athletic-training-major

College of Natural and Health Sciences
Athletic Training
Exercise Science and Sport Studies Faculty
• Dr. J.C. Andersen, ATC, PT, SCS, specializes in evidence-based practice, therapeutic modalities,
rehabilitation, medical aspects of sport, and emergency preparedness in sports medicine.
• Ross Bartow’s research interests include community development through sports, international
sport business and hosting hallmark events.
• Dr. Robert Birrenkott specializes in all aspects of the problems of modern sport management.
• Dr. Jay Jisha’s research focuses on sport marketing and professional preparation and
development for sport management undergraduate students.
• Dr. Abraham Miller’s research interests focus on the behavior of scorpions, mating habits,
geographical distribution and other attributes.
• Kim Morris is a specialist in athletic training, both as a teacher and as a practitioner, and is
certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Florida Department of Health.
• Dr. Rebecca Olsen specializes in health services research. Previous work includes organizational
and leadership performance; healthcare access, delivery and effectiveness; and patient safety.
• Dr. Jay O’Sullivan specializes in the study of evolution and ecology of mammals.
• Dr. Amber D. Phillips specializes in physical education pedagogy, with special interests in
curriculum and instruction, and elementary physical education and program assessment.
• Dr. Michael Smucker’s research interests include job satisfaction and organizational justice in
sport organizations, careers in sport management and sport management education.
• Dr. Ronda C. Sturgill’s career specialties center on the general area of health education,
specifically studying the health behavior of college students..
• Dr. Eric Vlahov is a practicing sports psychologist with additional areas of expertise in exercise
physiology, individual and team sports, coaching methodology, volleyball, nutrition and fitness.
• Dr. Jen Wortham’s research interests focus on the behaviors of marine animals.
Athletic Training Student Organization
Athletic Training Student Organization promotes the profession of athletic training by encouraging
the education and exchange of ideas, developing and maintaining professional relationships, and
participating in a range of activities on campus and throughout the Tampa Bay area.
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Accreditations, Professional
Organizations
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs
• American Council on Exercise
• American Council on Sport Medicine
• American Occupational Therapy Association
• American Physical Therapy Association
• American Public Health Association
• National Association of Healthcare
Executives
• National Athletic Trainers Association
• National Strength/Conditioning Association
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about the College of Natural and Health
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• Chemistry and Physics
• Exercise Science and Sport Studies
• Nursing
About UT
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experience in its undergraduate and
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