Athletic Training Education Program

The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and currently has more than 30 majors, with graduates working in high schools, colleges and universities, as well as clinics, corporations and professional sports teams.

This major is designed for those students who are interested in becoming certified athletic trainers. This major will prepare students to sit for the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer Examination, and work competently in the field of athletic training and sports medicine. Students must apply and be accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program. Admission to the program is based upon evaluation of the student's application materials.

We believe we have an up-to-date, comprehensive and exciting program to offer you.

If you have questions or want to setup an advising appointment with one of our faculty, please feel free to contact Jeff Kawaguchi, program director, 509.359.7967, jkawaguchi@ewu.edu, or Garth Babcock, clinical coordinator, 509.359.2427, gbabcock@ewu.edu, or the PEHR Department, PEB 200, Cheney, WA 99004-2431.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: 

     Program Requirements

     Application Process

     Cover Page

     Physical Form

     Proof of Hours

     Technical Standards

EWU Student Athletic Trainers

Our Work is Never Done!

The major welcomes both current and transfer students, and generally requires three years to complete. If specific prerequisites are met, however, the program can be completed within a two-year time frame. Students wishing to be admitted must apply and be accepted in to the Athletic Training Program. Applications are due at the end of the winter quarter. Students in the program will receive formal instruction and clinical practice in development of proficiencies in: risk management and injury prevention, pathology of injuries and illnesses, assessment and evaluation, acute care of injury and illness, pharmacology, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, general medical conditions and disabilities, nutritional aspects of injury and illness, psychosocial intervention and referral, health care administration, and professional development and responsibilities.

Program Curriculum

EWU Athletic Training Staff