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.

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/L, Department Chair/Program Director, Assistant Professor, CIE
Jason Halverson, MA, ATC/L, Clinical Coordinator, Instructor
Mike Wolhoy, MS, ATC/L, Head Athletic Trainer, Approved Clinical Instructor
Tara "Nikki" Rogers, MS, ATC/L, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Approved Clinical Instructor
David Gordon, ATC/L, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Approved Clinical Instructor

Staff:
Caleb Wooderson, ATC/L, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Lindsey Moore, ATC/L, Assistant Athletic Trainer

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:

CAATE
2201 Double Creek Drive
Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX 78664
CAATE Website
Phone: 512-733-9700
Fax: 512-733-9701
Lynn Caruthers
Administrative Director
email: caate@sbcglobal.net

Sheila Caruthers
Administrative Assistant
email:sheila.caate@sbcglobal.net