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Professor: Tracye Rawls-Martin -Director,
Athletic Training Education Programs #718-780-4081.
Assistant Professor: Petersen-
Clinical Coordinator, Athletic Training Educational
Programs
Associate Professor: Spatz-
Division Director, Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education
Track & Coaching and Conditioning Track
Assistant Professor: David Spierer
Professor:
M.V. Stricevic, Associate Dean, School of health Professions
(Director, M.S. in health Sciences & Coordinator Exercise
Physiology Track)
Adjunct Faculty: 15
The Division of Sports
Sciences offers a dual B.S./M.S. degree in Athletic Training
and Sports Sciences. The B.S./ M.S. program recently received
accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Eduction(CAATE). This program prepares
students to become an entry-level athletic trainer. The post
professional Advanced Graduated Athletic Training Program
is open to certified athletic trainers, licensed therapists,
and other allied health professionals.
Our program at Long Island University will provide the entry-level
students with not only the learning experiences within the
classroom setting, but also with an enriching array of professional
field experiences. Here, they will be able to work side-by-side
with highly experienced Certified Athletic Trainers, dedicated
to the education of the athletic training student. We are
also proud to offer state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
to provide each student the opportunity to gain additional
practice of all clinical competencies. Individualized instruction
is provided by Advanced Teaching Fellows. A mentorship program
allows higher-level students to share knowledge experience
with the entry-level student.
The curriculum is divided into two phases: a two-year pre-professional phase
and a three-year professional phase. Students entering without a baccalaureate
or associate degree are required to complete the full five years of study; students
holding a previous degree are required to complete three years of study, providing
there are adequate liberal arts and sciences for the baccalaureate degree awarded
in the program. The expanded three-year professional phase allows for the following
advantages: the ability to take more advanced courses, increased time to interact
and train with mentors, and the opportunity to integrate a variety of clinical
experiences. At the end of the professional phase of the program, the athletic
training student will receive a combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
degree. The BS/MS degree prepares the student for the National Athletic Trainers
Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
examination
for
certification as an athletic trainer (ATC).
Program Goals
- Prepare student to pass NATABOC examination through required
GPA and competency/proficiency evaluation minimums
- Offer field/clinical experiences in appropriate settings
that provide adequate exposure to required clinical education
experiences
- Provide network opportunities for possible future employment
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The program is registered with the New York State Education Department and
is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Eduction(CAATE).
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Academic Standards
The courses offered during the professional
phase must be taken in the
required sequence. Grades below a C are
not acceptable in prerequisite courses or
in professional phase courses. Once
accepted into the program, a cumulative
professional grade point average of at
least 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 scale must be
maintained each semester. During the
final year, a cumulative grade point average
of 3.00 must be maintained. Students
must also meet standards of professional
behavior with faculty and peers.
Please see the Athletic Training Student Handbook regarding failure to maintain academic standards.
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Application Policies and Procedures
High school graduates may apply as Pre-Athletic Training
candidates. This simplified application process is based
on academic performance i.e. high school average
of 80%.
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Pre-Athletic Training Candidacy
Pre-Athletic Training candidates attend the Brooklyn Campus on a part- or full-time
basis, completing their courses in the pre-professional phase of the program.
The students then have at least two years to explore their career choice,
complete the required athletic training volunteer experience, demonstrate
their academic ability, and complete their prerequisite work. At the end
of their pre-professional course of study, students apply for progression
into the professional phase of the program. Admission to the professional
phase is both competitive and selective whereby a limited number of students
will be admitted annually. Students meeting all selection (application) criteria
may be denied admission to the professional phase. Enrollment in the pre-professional
phase does not by itself guarantee entrance into the professional phase.
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Application to the Professional Phase
All Pre-Athletic Training candidates, other Long Island University students,
and transfer applicants seeking admission to the program’s professional
phase must present the following:
- A cumulative college grade point average of at
least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale;
- Satisfactory completion of all prerequisite work
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
attended. Grades more than ten years old cannot be accepted.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals involved in the field of
athletic training.
- Submission of completed Long Island University Athletic
Training and Sports Sciences Application.(See Division
for application)
- A minimum of eighty hours of volunteer experience under the supervision
of a Certified Athletic Trainer is required.
- Successfully demonstrate clinical proficiencies from pre-requisite courses
(Pass/Fail with 1 retest).
- Meet Technical standards of the program (See below)
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Technical Standards for the Athletic Educational Training
Program
The Athletic Training Educational Program (ATEP) at Long
Island University (LIU) is a rigorous and intense program
that places specific requirements and demands on the students
enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is
to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings
and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged
in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by
the ATEP establish the essential qualities considered necessary
for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge,
skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer,
as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting
agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Eduction [CAATE]).
See the Athletic
Training Student Handbook regarding the ability to meet the Technical Standards
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Required Course Work
Long Island University Students are required to complete all
the prerequisite Liberal Arts and Sciences core and health
Professions courses listed below:
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