Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

Department Chair and Associate Professor: Jain

Athletic Training Program Director and Professor: Moffit

Professor: Pelland

Associate Professors: Dye, Foley

Assistant Professor: Judge

Clinical Associate Professors: Jackman, Ralphs

Clinical Assistant Professors: Bean, Harris, Payne, Squires

Program Description	Type	Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy	Degree	Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Athletic Training	Degree	Master of Science
Master of Science in Athletic Training/Doctor of Physical Therapy	Degree	Master of Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy
Accelerated Exercise Science B.S. to M.S.A.T	Degree	BS/MSAT

Mission Statements and Learning Outcomes

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Prepare entry-level physical therapists who optimize human movement and function by providing educational opportunities in practice, service, and research.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the DPT program are:

• SLO #1 Obtain the foundational knowledge and skills to sit for the national physical therapy licensure examination required to assume roles as competent entry-level physical therapists.
• SLO #2 Gain experience in diverse practice settings or with a variety of patient populations.
• SLO #3 Be skilled in patient education.
• SLO #4 Develop habits of critical reflection and self-directed learning.
• SLO #5 Acquire professional advocacy and inter-professional collaboration skills.

Master of Science in Athletic Training Program

We foster multidisciplinary learning opportunities that produce athletic trainers who are uniquely qualified in interprofessional healthcare settings.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the MSAT program are:

• SLO #1 Provide high quality educational experiences both clinically and didactically, preparing students for success on the Board of Certification's (BOC) national certifying exam.
• SLO #2 Prepare graduates that practice with cultural competence and professional integrity.
• SLO #3 Promote the use of Evidence Based Practice for the delivery of patient care.
• SLO #4 Prepare graduates for employment in both traditional as well as non-traditional work environments associated with athletic health care.
• SLO #5 Prepare the athletic training students to incorporate a positive working relationship with fellow students, athletic, and allied health community members.