Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

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Overview

The Wright State University's College of Education and Health Services (CEHS) is in the process of proposing a new master’s degree program in athletic training (AT). As a result, the athletic training program is no longer accepting applications for undergraduate admission. The initial class is anticipated to begin in the Summer of 2020 culminating in a Master’s of Science degree in Athletic Training (MSAT) as specified by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). In 2015, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Strategic Alliance established the professional degree in AT at the master’s level. Institutions wishing to establish an entry-level, graduate AT program (GATP) must do so by 2022. Wright State AT Program was initially accredited in 2002 and has a long history of producing excellent athletic training professionals.

Athletic Training is defined as:

"Athletic Trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Students who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. Accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first-aid, and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences." — NATA web site, 2015

Wright State University Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), located at 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78731-3184. The program will have its next comprehensive review during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Contact Information

Rebekah Bower, M.S., A.T., A.T.C.
Program Director, Athletic Training Program
135 Wright State Physicians Building
(937) 245-7621
rebekah.bower@wright.edu

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Academics and Curriculum

View Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training program information and degree requirements in the University Catalog.

Wright State AT Program Costs

Year 1 = $460

NATA Membership ($75)
ATrack Assessment System Dues ($45)
Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSO) Membership Dues ($15)
Wright State ATP polo shirt ($30)
Gas Costs ($72)
Background Check – Ohio BCI/FBI ($55)
Two-step TB test (costs vary, approximately $40)
Influenza vaccination (costs vary, approximately $25)
Course fees
- ATR 2610 - fall ($75)
- ATR 2620 - spring ($50)
- ATR 2840 - spring ($25)
- ATR 3020 - spring ($25)

Year 2 = $385

NATA Membership ($75)
ATrack Assessment System Dues ($45)
Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSO) Membership Dues ($15)
Wright State ATP polo shirt ($30)
Gas Costs ($108)
Background Check – Ohio BCI/FBI ($55)
Two-step TB test (costs vary, approximately $40)
Influenza vaccination (costs vary, approximately $25)
Course fees
- ATR 3030 - fall ($25)
- ATR 3840 – fall ($25)
- ATR 3600 – spring ($25)
- ATR 3850 – spring ($25)

Year 3 = $405

NATA Membership ($75)
ATrack Assessment System Dues ($45)
Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSO) Membership Dues ($15)
Background Check – Ohio BCI/FBI ($55)
Gas Costs ($180)
Two-step TB test (costs vary, approximately $40)
Influenza vaccination (costs vary, approximately $25)
Course fees
- ATR 4840 – fall ($25)
- ATR 4860 – spring ($25)

Year 4 (when applicable) = $255

NATA Membership ($75)
ATrack Assessment System Dues ($45)
Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSO) Membership Dues ($15)
Background Check – Ohio BCI/FBI ($55)
Gas Costs ($180)
Two-step TB test (costs vary, approximately $40)
Influenza vaccination (costs vary, approximately $25)

Program Outcomes

Desired Wright State Athletic Training Program Outcome

MISSION

The mission of the Wright State University Athletic Training Program is to educate students in the domains of athletic training, preparing them to assume the role of a healthcare professional in a variety of employment settings and to optimize the quality of healthcare provided to patients of all ages and physical capabilities, thereby maximizing their health-related quality of life.

PROGRAM Goals

GOAL 1: AT Program faculty will be highly qualified and professionally diverse role models who exemplify excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service in order to provide comprehensive educational experiences for students.

2018-2019 Assessment: Achieved all objectives with a few comments related to specific course content which the ATP faculty are addressing in 2019 – 2020.

GOAL 2: Athletic training graduates will be prepared to pass the Board of Certification (BOC) exam and become entry-level athletic trainers.

2018-2019 Assessment: Achieved objectives related to preceptor evaluations of the students and exit survey data. In regards to the Alumni Survey, the benchmark was met in 3 areas, just missed the mark in one area (i.e. Therapeutic Interventions 72.75 vs. 80%) and more significantly in another area (i.e. Healthcare Administration & Professional Responsibility 54.5 vs. 80%). ATP faculty are focusing on improvement in these 2 areas in 2019 – 2020. In addition, the program did not meet the benchmark “80% of AT Program graduates will pass the BOC on the first attempt.” This year 11/17 (65%) of the 2018 – 2019 graduates passed on the first attempt. However, upon re-examination, 2 additional students passed the BOC. The remaining 4 students will not be retaking the exam until October (different assessment year). The ATP faculty have met and developed an action plan to address this issue and increase the 2019 – 2020 first time pass rate.

GOAL 3: AT Program preceptors will be highly qualified professional role models who exemplify excellence in clinical practice.

2018-2019 Assessment: Achieved all objectives.

GOAL 4: The AT Program will provide opportunities for high-quality clinical education at diverse, safe, and professional affiliated sites.

2018-2019 Assessment: Achieved all objectives.

GOAL 5: Athletic training students will participate in activities that will contribute to their professional development and the advancement of the field of athletic training.

2018-2019 Assessment: Achieved all objectives.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

AT students will be competent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the eight (8) Professional Knowledge content areas as specified by the NATA Executive Committee for Education’s 5th Edition of the Athletic Training Education Competencies:

CONTENT AREA 1: Evidence based practice

CONTENT AREA 2: Prevention and Health Promotion

CONTENT AREA 3: Clinical Examination and Diagnosis

CONTENT AREA 4: Acute Care of Injury and Illness

CONTENT AREA 5: Therapeutic Interventions

CONTENT AREA 6: Psychosocial Strategies and Referral

CONTENT AREA 7: Healthcare Administration

CONTENT AREA 8: Professional Development and Responsibility

2018-2019 Assessment: Achieved all objectives in each of the content areas with minimal concerns. AT Faculty have developed strategies to address these concerns in the up-coming academic year.

CLINICAL INTEGRATION PROFICIENCIES (CIPs)

ATP students will be able to synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into actual patient care.

2018-2019 Assessment: The 2018-2019 graduates completed all nine (9) of the Clinicial Integration Proficiencies (CIPs). In addition, all underclassmen are making satisfactory progress.

To review the full WSU ATP Assessment Plan and 2018-2019 results, email Program Director Rebekah Bower at rebekah.bower@wright.edu

Program BOC Pass Rate

	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	3 yr. aggregate
Number of students graduating from program	19	22	20	61
Number of students graduating from program who took exam	19	21	17	57
Number of students who passed the exam on the first attempt	15	14	11	40
Percentage of students who passed the exam on the first attempt	79	67	65	70
Number of students who passed the exam regardless of the number of attempts	17	18	13	48
Percentage of students who passed the exam regardless of the number of attempts	89	86	76	84

Program Retention Rate*

	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	3 yr. aggregate
Number of students beginning program (cohort numbers)	32	5	9	46
Number of students returning from subsequent year 2	24	3	7	34
Program retention rate (%)	75	60	78	74
Number of students returning for subsequent year 3	23	3	N/A	N/A
Program retention rate (%)	72	60	N/A	N/A

N/A: Third-year data not available yet for the 2019-2020 cohort (2020-2021)

Program Graduation Rate*

	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	3 yr. aggregate
Number of students graduating from program	19	22	20	61
Student graduation rate (%)	56	76	59	63

*The WSU ATP retention and graduation rates appear lower than anticipated because students can be admitted directly from high school into the program. This results in lower retention and graduation rates than programs which only admit upperclassmen.

Program Employment/Placement Rate**

	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	3 yr. aggregate
Number of students employed as AT	14	14	12	40
Student employment rate as AT (%)	74	67	57	66
Number of students employed as other	5	5	4	14
Student employment rate as other (%)	26	24	19	23
Number of students not employed	0	2	4	6
Student not employed rate (%)	0	10	19	10

**Students who enter the WSU ATP as upperclassmen finish the program requirements and graduate at the end of July each year. Therefore, the data listed above is only 2-months post-graduation versus the national norm for this data of 6-months post-graduation.