Athletic Training at SBU

Department of Athletic Training

Mission Statement

The Athletic Training Education Program at Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered academic unit providing quality didactic and relevant clinical experiences preparing entry-level athletic training students to be skilled, dedicated, caring, and ethical allied health professionals.

Vision Statement

The Department is committed to academic excellence by providing leadership faculty holding the terminal degree in athletic training, as well as providing the best clinical education experience through the University's athletic programs and local health care communities.

Departmental Scripture

'A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher'.
Luke 6:40 (NIV)

Faculty:

TJ John, MA, ATC LAT, Department Chair/Program Director, Assistant Professor, CIE
Jason Halverson, MA, ATC LAT, Clinical Coordinator, Instructor

Clinical Faculty:

Mike Wolhoy, MS, ATC LAT, Head Athletic Trainer, Approved Clinical Instructor
Clint Carroz , MBA, ATC LAT, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Approved Clinical Instructor
David Gordon, ATC LAT, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Approved Clinical Instructor
Morgan Simpson, ATC LAT, Approved Clinical Instructor

Both of the leadership faculty within the Department of Athletic Training hold the terminal degree recognized by the University and the NATA. This degree is obtained from a NATA-Accredited post-professional education program. Information regarding these programs can be obtained on the NATA's website .http://www.nata.org/education/educational-programs/accredited-programs

The baccalaureate degree in Athletic Training requires a minimum of 130 semester hours of credit to be earned by completion of the University general education and graduation requirements, the Athletic Training major requirements, required support courses, and required electives.

To be certified by the Board of Certification (BOC), a student must successfully complete all required graduation elements from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) approved Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). The program at SBU is currently accredited by CAATE. Questions or concerns regarding the accreditation status of any athletic training education program should be directed to: