Athletic Training
Student resources
Athletic Training program resources
Curriculum
The academic program is 68 credits and requires 23 months to complete. The program begins in the summer and continues for 6 semesters. The curriculum has strong components in athletic training and medical content, research, and clinical experiences. Students complete the program in a cohort with approximately 15 students per cohort based on quality of applicants and available positions.
Student Outcomes
The ATP combines a strong classroom experience with valuable, supervised clinical educational opportunities. As such, the objectives of the ATP are:
- Assemble a thorough knowledge base beginning in the classroom setting;
- Provide students meaningful laboratory experiences to foster learning athletic training skills;
- Complete clinical experiences with a variety of activities and patient populations;
- Prepare students for the Board of Certification examination;
- Develop professionals that abide by high professional and personal ethical standards, who value education and the importance of lifelong learning;
- Contribute in a positive manner to the continued development of the profession of Athletic Training.
By keeping these objectives in mind, the ATP seeks to prepare students for an ever-changing job world.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Summer
3 cr ATS 700 Professional Practice and Athletic Training Healthcare
3 cr ATS 701 Athletic Training Clinical Evaluation Techniques
4 cr ATS 710 Emergency Care Principles in Healthcare
3 cr ATS 740 Research Methods and Statistics in AT
13 cr
Fall 1
3 cr ATS 702 Functional Anatomy and Medical Physiology
5 cr ATS 712 Diagnosis & Therapeutic Interventions I
4 cr ATS 731 Athletic Training Clinical I
12 cr
Spring 1
3 cr ATS 704 Applied Neuroscience in Athletic Training
5 cr ATS 714 Diagnosis & Therapeutic Interventions II
4 cr ATS 732 Athletic Training Clinical II
12 cr
Year 2
Summer 2
3 cr ATS 716 Pathophysiology of General Medical Conditions
5 cr ATS 720 Lifespan Wellness and Conditions
2 cr ATS 722 Rehabilitation Psychology and Healthcare Sociology in Athletic Training
10 cr
Fall 2
3 cr ATS 718 Healthcare Administration
4-10 cr ATS 733 Athletic Training Clinical III
2 cr ATS 750 Athletic Training Readings
9-15 cr
Spring 2
4-10 cr ATS 734 Athletic Training Clinical IV
2 cr ATS 750 Athletic Training Readings
6-12 cr
68 cr Total
Advising
Catalog quicklinks:
- Major requirements
- Sample degree plan
How do I find who my advisor is?
Log in to your WINGS account. Your "Program Advisor" is listed on the right side of your student center. Your advisor is typically a faculty member who teaches in the department and is well-versed in the coursework required for your specific major/concentration/career path. The primary adviser for all Athletic Training Graduate Students is the Director of the Program. The Director will assist you scheduling your course work for each semester.
Final project/thesis
Athletic training students will be responsible for completing a scholarly product of publishable quality during their graduate studies. Completion of the project will occur in conjunction with the research courses (ATS 740, 741, 742, 743, and 744). The scholarly products will be presented during the Spring semester of the second year.
Policies & procedures
Policies for Withdrawal and Refund
Photo Release
Background Disclosure
Declination of Immunization Information
Clinical Experience Policy
The following guidelines delineate the role of an athletic training student at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. As a student in the athletic training program, you are expected to conduct yourself in accordance with these guidelines during any and all clinical experience.
Athletic Training Student Responsibilities include:
- Athletic training students are enrolled in a clinical education course for which they will receive a grade primarily based on the completion of clinical proficiencies, attendance and participation in assigned clinical experiences and supplemental clinical experiences, clinical evaluations and other assigned coursework. All clinical experiences are part of academic credit load.
- Students will communicate with their assigned preceptor at least one week prior to the start of the clinical experience.
- Students and preceptors will complete a clinical assignment agreement for each clinical experience.
- Students will represent the Athletic Training Program with professionalism and high personal ethical standards during all clinical experiences.
- Students will meet with the preceptor to review the student’s assessment at the midway point and end of the clinical experience.
- Students will evaluate the clinical site and the preceptor at the completion of all experiences.
- Students and Clinical Education Coordinator will meet after the completion of each clinical experience to review student’s clinical progress.
- Students will be expected to provide their own means of transportation to and from clinical experience sites as well arrange their own accommodations as necessary.
- Students must maintain current CPR/AED/First Aid (Minimum of CPR for the Professional Rescuer or BLS) certification throughout the duration of the program
UWL graduate student resources
Graduate students should be aware of resources available as well as the policies and guidelines impacting graduate education. Links to this much of this important information are available below. If you can't find what you need below, please contact us, gradstudies@uwlax.edu.
Academic policies
Graduate students must adhere to university policies as well as program specific requirements. Information on various university graduate student policies and forms is available on the Graduate Studies website via the link provided.
Equity resources
The Office of Equity and Affirmative Action provides resources for policies and procedures in regards to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Office of Title IX and Compliance is responsible for providing information and resources relating to sexual misconduct policies.
Campus resources
Graduate students at UWL have access to numerous campus resources. Visit the Campus Life page to learn about services that are available to grad students.
International student resources
International Education & Engagement
International Education & Engagement (IEE)
The International Education & Engagement office team of advisors and knowledgeable student staff are here to offer specialized support for international students.
Grants & scholarships through Graduate & Extended Learning (GEL)
Graduate and Extended Learning with support from the Academic Initiatives Differential Allocation Committee, and the Graduate Student Organization work to provide funding opportunities for our graduate students. The grant writing and scholarship competition processes involved also serve as unique professional development opportunities for students.
Visit the program's Financial Aid page for additional scholarship opportunities.
Representation - Make your voice heard, get involved
As a graduate student, you are eligible to serve on campus committees and to run for Student Association. University involvement can be an important professional development experience during graduate school, we encourage you to check out the opportunities on our Get involved page!
Not sure where to start?
Graduate & Extended Learning is dedicated to helping graduate students from application through commencement. We are here for you throughout your UWL journey. Email your questions to gradstudies@uwlax.edu.