Athletic Training Program Outcomes | Springfield College

Athletic Training Program Outcomes

Goal 1 : Recognize and differentiate the subdisciplines within exercise science and understand trends and issues within each.

  • SLO 1 : Students will demonstrate knowledge of trends and issues with the following subdisciplines: Exercise physiology, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Sport/Exercise Psychology.

Goal 2 : Independently select, administer, interpret and design fitness-related testing and exercise protocols for healthy individuals.

  • SLO 2 : Students demonstrate competency in selecting, administering and interpreting appropriate fitness tests for healthy population.
  • SLO 3 : Students demonstrate ability to design and implement exercise programs for healthy populations.

Goal 3 : Understand common and significant diseases, illnesses, and disabling conditions, as well as the impact of these conditions on communities, patients and their families.

  • SLO 4 : Students will be able to describe the epidemiology of common and significant diseases, illnesses, and conditions.
  • SLO 5 : Students will describe the principles of evidence-based practice as well as to characterize the importance of the different components involved in this practice such as cultural competence and the social determinants of health.

Goal 4 : Gain the professional and leadership skills necessary to prepare for success in the graduate-level athletic training program and to engender enthusiasm for their future career.

  • SLO 6 :  Students will exhibit a sufficient understanding of the basic core principles of qualitative and quantitative research studies and the ability to effectively access and use key resources and databases for scholarly works referenced in healthcare practice.

  • SLO 7 : Students will demonstrate acceptable and appropriate foundational and professional behaviors expected in the delivery of quality healthcare.

  • SLO 8 : Students will successfully advance to the professional-phase of the athletic training program.