Person walking on a pad, and a student tracking their footsteps and foot pressure on software. Students passing a medicine ball back and forth. Student using foot massage equipment. Student monitoring a student excising with a resistance band, followed by an arm strength exercise. Student being talked through what is on software screen. Students gathered listening to a lecture. Students using a Dyatronics machine and electric nodes on a student. Person bandaging up a person's foot injury.
The Alfred University major in Athletic Training provides you with the opportunity for concentrated study and hands-on clinical work experiences. The program is based on a solid foundation in the allied health care arena with a strong emphasis in professional domains like injury and illness prevention and clinical evaluation and diagnosis. Our student-to-faculty ratio is low, and our faculty includes a physician who is a specialist in sports medicine. A built-in minor in Exercise Science is also a key feature of the program.
The Athletic Training program is based on the philosophy that education is a life-long process. This is particularly true for a profession, which through its practice of specific skills, seeks to fill the needs of athletes and recreationally active individuals. The needs of this select group are dynamic due to continually improving methods of training and new findings through research.
Upon successful completion of the Athletic Training program, you will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training, thus making you eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam. Upon passing the BOC exam, you will attain the qualification of a Certified Athletic Trainer.
At Alfred University, we are committed to the health of the whole athlete. Athletes undergo a comprehensive physical conducted by the athletic training staff and the team physician prior to competition. A certified athletic trainer is present for all in-season practices and competitions for contact sports.
Sergio Ibarra, MS, ATC, EMT is in his fourth season with San Diego State as an associate athletic trainer with his primary focus on the men’s basketball and men’s golf programs. He also provides assistance for SDSU’s other athletic teams. Ibarra handles all the medical needs for the men’s basketball squad throughout the entire year. He also supervises and coordinates all rehabilitative efforts in case of injury.
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For the fifth year, students in the Alfred University Athletic Training major, along with Clinical Education Coordinator Liam Glover and Assistant Athletic Trainer Don Demchak, volunteered their time to serve on the medical staff for the Wineglass Marathon, contributing to the overall medical supervision of the race alongside full-time medical professionals.
Alfred University Athletic Training students examine the in-flight medical equipment on-board one of Mercy Flight of Western NY's helicopters. The in-flight medical staff demonstrated how the medical equipment is used during the flight and also shared stories of their travels while in the air.
Students complete the Basic Program and the Athletic Training Program (below), the College of Business General Education Program, the University Physical Education and Global Perspective Requirements, and enough electives to reach at least 124 credit hours.
Once a student is formally accepted into the ATP, he/she must adhere to the following guidelines and policies:
As an Athletic Training student, while pursuing your degree, you will develop proficiency in the following performance domains as determined by the Board of Certification (BOC):
Students enrolled in the Athletic Training major have enjoyed real-world work experience in their degree through local internships with:
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Athletic Training program graduates work in the traditional sports and athletic training settings with organizations such as:
Graduates of the Alfred University Athletic Training major have gone into several multidisciplinary training and medical-related careers, including:
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| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 3 yr aggregate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students graduating from program. | 9 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 37 |
| Number of students graduating from program who took examination. | 9 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 37 |
| Number of students who passed the examination on the first attempt. | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 29 |
| Percentage of students who passed the examination on the first attempt. | 78 | 53 | 64 | 100 | 72 | 70 | 100 | 78 |
| Number of students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. | 9 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 32 |
| Percentage of students who passed the examination regardless of the number of attempts. | 100 | 87 | 82 | 100 | 83 | 90 | 100 | 89 |
Graduation rate (taken from United States Department of Education): Measures the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate seeking students by showing the percentage of these students who complete their degree or certificate within a 150% of “normal time” for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Graduation rate is calculated as: the sum of students with a Graduated status divided by the total number of students in the cohort (excluding students with the status of leave of absence (medical) or deceased).
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 3 yr aggregate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students graduating from program. | 9 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 37 |
| Student Graduation Rate (%) | 90 | 94 | 90 | 64 | 82 | 53 | 82 | 71 |
Graduate employment/placement rate: Percentage of students within 6-months of graduation that have obtained positions in the following categories: employed as an athletic trainer, employed as other, and not employed.
Employment/Placement rate is calculated as: the sum of students with a Employed as an Athletic Trainer or Employed as an Athletic Trainer and in a degree or residency program then divided by the total number of students who have graduated (excluding students with a Not Employed, due to military service and Deceased).
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 3 yr aggregate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students employed as AT | 9 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| Student Employment/Placement rate as AT (%) | 100 | 73 | 33 | 29 | 39 | 60 | 100 | 50 |
| Number of students employed as other | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Student Employment/Placement rate as other (%) | 0 | 7 | 28 | 43 | 11 | 30 | 11 | 17 |
| Number of students not employed | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Student Not Employed Rate (%) | 0 | 20 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 14.3 |
The Athletic Training staff at Alfred University provides medical services to all intercollegiate athletes participating in NCAA-sanctioned sports. All staff Athletic Trainers at Alfred University are NATA certified and have extensive education in the exercise science field. The staff has a vast array of experiences ranging from Division I athletics, semi-professional athletics, professional athletics, emergency services, clinic services, etc.
Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training may also consider majoring or minoring in the following similar programs:
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