Athletic Training and Exercise Science
Faculty
Chairperson: Shelby Yeager, M.Ed., LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, CPT CES
Jeanine M. Engelmann, Ed.D., LAT, ATC
Lindsay Howard, M.S., CSCS
Chelsea Pasukinis, LAT, ATC, MPH
*Marueen Burke, LAT, ATC, PES
*Maggy Hanlon
* Heidi Peters, DAT, LAT, ATC
*Nicole Schofield
*Part-time
Program Overview
The Department of Athletic Training and Exercise Science offers:
- The CAATE accredited five-year BS/MS program in Athletic Training.
- A non-accredited undergraduate program in Exercise Science.
The Department facilities are located in the Center for Athletics and Wellness which houses a Human Performance Laboratory (used for research studies, courses, and laboratories). The Center for Athletics and Wellness also houses an athletic training lab, fitness center, indoor track, and aquatics center.
Program Goals
Athletic Training and Exercise Science
Graduate students who demonstrate the knowledge and clinical skills that serve as the foundation for sound practice and leadership in the profession of athletic training.
Graduate students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in four years or a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training in five years.
Provide a variety of clinical experiences to all students
All graduating students take the BOC examination.
Attain a first-time passing rate on the BOC exam, pf 80%
Attain a three-year overall passing rate on the BOC exam of 100% for all graduates attempting the examination.
Encourage faculty and student scholarship at the university, state, region, and national level.
Support the university mission and core values of teaching as a priority in providing quality service to students, to the university and to the community.
Program Mission
Athletic Training and Exercise Science
The Athletic Training and Exercise Science programs prepare students for entry- level careers and graduate study in exercise science and other allied health care professions such as physical therapy and occupational therapy. The major programs within the department are content rich, laboratory supported, and field based. Faculty accomplish the mission of the department through effectiveness in teaching, productivity in research or other creative activity, and contributions in service.
Courses in Athletic Training and Exercise Science are designed to:
- Actively engage students in a comprehensive educational experience that is enhanced through the interaction of classroom, clinical, and professional educational experience.
- Provide each student with a theoretical and analytical knowledge base.
- Provide quality field practicum and clinical experiences.
- Develop professionals with high ethical standards who will positively contribute to their professions.
- Develop professionals who value self-directed learning and professional development.
- Achieve satisfactory preparation reported by graduates and employers, for entry level positions and/or graduate school.
- Prepare students to sit for and successfully complete national and/or state certification examinations.
- Acquire physical skill to incorporate physical activity and wellness for a diverse society.
In support of the university’s mission and core values, the mission of Marywood University Athletic Training Program is to provide dedicated, effective undergraduate teaching, scholarship, and service to our students preparing to be health care providers to benefit the people of the state of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Students in the Athletic Training Program are offered a curriculum of didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences which emphasize a hands-on learning approach. The Athletic Training Program is committed to providing students with educational, clinical, and professional growth opportunities that will prepare them for The Board of Certification (BOC) examination, and entry into the athletic training profession. The Athletic Training Program at Marywood University does not discriminate against religion, race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or disability.