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Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. | |
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Athletic Training
Education Program
Chapman University's Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) boasts a 30-year history of producing hundreds of graduates who are successfully employed as allied healthcare professionals and educators in various settings.
Combining rigorous academic coursework with clinical hands-on experiences, our program prepares students for careers and graduate studies in a variety of fields, including:
§ Athletic training
§ Physical or occupational therapy
§ Physician assistant or medical school
§ Nursing/nurse practitioner
§ Healthcare administration and leadership
Chapman's ATEP offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and was awarded a 10-year re-accreditation in August 2009 by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
ATEP Family Member Joins Athletics Hall of Fame
CU ATEP alumnus and former staff athletic trainer, Craig Bennett, MA, ATC, was inducted to the university’s Athletics Hall of Fame this past October. Along with one other inductee, Craig was honored at a reception and on-field ceremony during Chapman’s home football game vs. Pomona-Pitzer.
As team captain and starting goalkeeper from 1993-95, Craig led our men’s soccer team to its first and only appearance at the NCAA Division III Final Four in 1995. He received All-West Region honors twice and is still the CU record holder for career shutouts (26).
Craig earned both his BS in Movement and Exercise Science with an Emphasis in Athletic Training (1996) and an MA in Organizational Leadership (1998) from CU. He served as our assistant athletic trainer from 1996–2004 and taught ATEP courses.
Study Abroad Program Continues to Shine
"Danke schÖn" Deutschland!
During January 2011, the ATEP returned to Germany for its second travel course in partnership with the German Academy of Applied Sports Medicine (GAASM). This 18-day course featured various clinical application workshops and cultural experiences, including K-Taping certification and diagnostic ultrasound, participation with the FC Nürnberg Sports Medicine Think Tank, and a "Luge Challenge" in St. Moritz. Chapman’s ATEP faculty and students were accompanied by those from other ATEPs across the U.S. Read more about our study abroad program...
ACI Spotlight
Chapman’s ATEP enjoys affiliations with top athletic trainers in Orange County who serve as approved clinical instructors (ACIs) for our students, guiding their experiences working with real patients in a variety of settings. Our ACIs are integral to our program’s success…
This ACI Spotlight features Juan Cuevas, co-head athletic trainer at Fullerton College and fifth year ACI. His passion for athletic training and assisting students is evident through his humor, energy, and love for his job. Senior student Audrey O'Neill says that his positive approach and enthusiasm foster a great environment for learning while also having fun. What are Juan’s best tips for students? "Be prepared for the unexpected, work hard, and make the best of each situation." We thank Juan for all that he does!
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Why Choose Our Program?
A recent grad explains.
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Our Graduates’ Success: The class of 2010 graduates of Chapman's ATEP passed the Board of Certification (BOC) examination on the first attempt at a rate of 87.5% (14 out of 16), greatly exceeding the national rate of approximately 50%. The class of 2008 first-attempt candidates passed at a rate of 76.2% (16 out of 21). And 62.5% of the class of 2009 (5 out of 8) passed the exam on the first attempt.
- Alyssa Alpert, ATC (2010) has been appointed as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Long Island University where she will also pursue a master's degree.
- Brittany Bauer, ATC (2010) is serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Cal State Fullerton while pursuing her master's degree.
- Todd Bui, ATC (2010) is pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy as USC.
- Nick Conte, ATC (2010) is an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Maggie Lanctot, ATC (2010) is serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the University of Oregon. She will be working at a high school while completing her master's degree.
- Matt Morrell, ATC (2010) has been appointed as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University of Toledo and will be working with men's baseball.
- Andrew Van Leuven, ATC (2010) is pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at USC.
- Kelly Wierema, ATC (2010) is serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer while pursuing her master's degree at Chico State University.
- Andrea Correia, ATC (2009) is Head Athletic Trainer at John F. Kennedy High School in La Palma, CA.
- Matt Quijano, ATC (2009) is a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Cal State University Chico.
- Francesca Gresik, ATC (2009) is pursuing her doctorate of physical therapy at USC.
- Gina Biviano, ATC (2008) is pursuing her master's degree in athletic training at San Jose State University and serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Santa Clara University.
- Ken Burns, ATC (2008) is a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Cal State Fullerton, working with wrestling and pursuing a master's degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in performance enhancement. Ken is also working with Athletes' Performance.
- Chaz Kekipi, ATC (2008) is Head Athletic Trainer at Servite High School in Anaheim.
- Elizabeth McGonagle, SPT, ATC (2008) is pursuing her doctorate of physical therapy at USC.
- Christine Schwass, ATC (2008) is pursuing her doctorate of physical therapy at Northwestern University.
- Brandon Kayser, ATC (2007) is pursuing his PhD in exercise physiology at USC.
- Michael Banes, ATC (2007) is serving as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Los Angeles Avengers arena football team.
- Kelsey Bains, ATC (2006) is Head Athletic Trainer at Santiago Canyon College and serving as a clinical instructor for Chapman’s ATEP.
- Kenta Yamada, ATC (2006) is serving as athletic trainer of the Rera Kamuy Hokkaido basketball team in Japan.
- Gayle Sonoda, ATC (2005) is a firefighter with the Los Angeles Fire Department. See her in action!
- Mike Hannegan, MS, ATC (1997) is serving as the Assistant Athletic Trainer with the St. Louis Blues hockey team (NHL).
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