Departmental Website
http://www.eiu.edu/~athtrain/
Overview
The Athletic Program is for students who are interested in prevention, care, and evaluation of athletic injuries. The coursework and clinical experiences required to earn this degree will qualify students to sit for their Board certification. Students will take classes in biology, nutrition, and health studies in addition to Kinesiology classes such as Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Structural Kinesiology, Injury Recognition, Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Modalities, Biomechanics, and several clinical courses. This is a competitive program to which students apply in their freshman year. Students receive lots of hands-on-experience and enjoy a low faculty-to-student ratio.
Hours Required
122-125
Four Year Degree Plan
http://www.eiu.edu/kss/Undergraduate_Option_Athletic.php
Graduate Degree Opportunities After Graduation
Athletic Training
Course Catalog Listing
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=3378
Typical Starting Positions
Athletic Trainer in school, clinic, hospital, or sports facility.
Study Abroad Opportunities
University of Wincheter Study Abroad Program
Research Opportunities
Inclusion of evidence based practice in Athletic Training courses
Research papers in KSS 4500
Faculty/student collaboration on research projects
Student Professional Orginizations
KSS Student Athletic Training Club
National Athletic Training Association
Illinois Athletic Training Association
GLATA
GLATA
Professional Development Opportunities
IATA state meeting
IATA golf outing
GLATA district meeting
On-campus speakers
Competing in IATA and GLATA Quiz Bowl
Serving as Student Senators for the IATA Student Congress
Graduate Asisstant Opportunities
KSS Department - Athletic Training Education Program
Paris Hospital
EIU Athletics
Faculty Listing
http://eiu.edu/kss/Faculty_Staff.php
Faculty Research Interests
Athletic Training Education; Athletic Trainers in Secondary School Settings; Health Behaviors of Athletic Trainers; Parent Satisfaction with Athletic Training Services; Proper Helmet Fitting of Youth/High School Football Players; AT Accreditation
Faculty Honors & Awards
Larry Ankenbrand - Outstanding Teacher Award for the KSS Faculty (2010)
Mark Kattenbraker – Outstanding Teacher Award for the KSS Faculty (2011)
Kevin Hussey - AAHPERD / NAGWS Service Award March 2011 for 21 years of Presentation Service, March 2011
Brent Walker - Scientific Programming Division Head-Elect, Association for Applied Sport
Mark Kattenbraker - Vice President – IAHPERD
Tony Oliver - 2010 = Vice President Elect, Adults – IAHPERD, 2011-current = Vice President, Adults - IAHPERD
Stacey Ruholl - IAHPERD SE District Treasurer
Kevin Hussey - Head Badminton Coach for the Junior Pan American Championships, Dominican Republic, 2010; USA Badminton Coach, China, 2009;
Phyllis Croisant – 2009 Graduate Dean’s Award of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
Jeff Willardson – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Research & Creative Activity (2010)
Stacey Ruholl – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Teaching (2010)
Dr. Phyllis Croisant – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Service (2009)
Dr. Brian Pritschet – Faculty Achievement and Contribution Award: Service (2009)
Brian Pritschet – IAHPERD Service Award (2009)
Brent Walker – Mental Training Consultant – U.S. Soccer and U.S. Paralympic Soccer Teams