Education in Action: Athletic Training
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| 10/29/2009 |
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| For some Minot State University students, a career as a sports trainer isn`t a stretch. That`s because the university`s latest program, athletic training, is officially getting off the ground. "We`ve been kind of waiting for it," Courtenay Burkhard said. Burckhard is one of a half dozen students who completed experimental classes last year and is currently enrolled in the program. She`s so excited about the new major that she`s extending her time at MSU. "I think in the end it`ll be worth it. Two more years of school won`t be that much," Burkhard said. Classes like one on taping and bracing are part of the new curriculum. The students get hands-on as they wrap legs, knees, and ankles. "They`re actually applying what they`re learning in a classroom setting and they`re seeing what the outcomes are," said Heather Golly, the program`s director. And MSU’s transition to Division II sports will add to the opportunities for athletic training majors. Team`s that play across campus will require extra training time because of NCAA regulations. "So it`ll be really good for our program as far as getting our students more clinical hours and more practice sessions," Golly said. That extra experience will give students in the program a leg up in meeting their goals. "The certification exam is quite strenuous, so we want to make sure they`re prepared for that," Golly said. And by combining theory and practice instructors say these students will be ready for the real world when they wrap up their education. |
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