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If you are interested in becoming an athletic trainer, <strong>Central</strong> <strong>College</strong> is an excellent choice. <strong>Central</strong>'s athletic training education program is accredited<br />
by the Commission on Accreditation <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training Education. The athletic training major <strong>of</strong>fers educational experiences in collaboration with<br />
faculty and healthcare pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, enabling you to master competencies and clinical pr<strong>of</strong>iciencies to become a pr<strong>of</strong>essional entry-level athletic<br />
trainer. Our athletic training program occurs within a liberal arts framework that expands your educational background and makes you a critical<br />
thinker. You will be enriched intellectually through interactions with staff, faculty, mentors and healthcare pr<strong>of</strong>essionals on campus and through local,<br />
state, national and international experiences.<br />
"The new athletic training classroom in the Exercise Science building is awesome! It strengthens our connection between practical and classroom<br />
applications in sports medicine," says John Roslien, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> exercise science.<br />
"<strong>Central</strong> students have a unique balance between classroom concepts and real life situations when they graduate. They have marketable skills that<br />
facilitate their placement as graduate assistants in graduate programs in many disciplines, including physical therapy and athletic training," Roslien<br />
says. "Our students are in high demand by the most respected graduate programs. All <strong>of</strong> our students get in to the programs they choose."<br />
Faculty<br />
John Roslien, M.S., associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> exercise science, director <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training Education Program,<br />
roslienj@central.edu<br />
Leslie Duinink, M.S., associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> exercise science, assistant athletic trainer, Class Dean, duininkl@central.edu<br />
Chris Viesselman, M.Ed., instructor <strong>of</strong> exercise science, assistant athletic trainer, interim director <strong>of</strong> Athletic Training Education<br />
Program, viesselmanc@central.edu<br />
Dustin Briggs, M.S., instructor <strong>of</strong> exercise science, assistant athletic trainer, briggsd@central.edu<br />
Shelli Green, M.S., instructor <strong>of</strong> exercise science, assistant athletic trainer, greens@central.edu<br />
Frank Neu, M.S., instructor <strong>of</strong> exercise science, head athletic trainer, neuf@central.edu<br />
Successful Careers<br />
Assistant athletic trainer, Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa<br />
Assistant athletic trainer, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana<br />
Athletic trainer, Select Medical Corp. and Olympia High School, Orlando, Florida<br />
Clinic director, physical therapist and athletic trainer for Physiotherapy Associates, West Des Moines, Iowa<br />
Assistant athletic trainer, Green Bay Packers, Green Bay, Wisconsin<br />
Athletic trainer, Athletico, Chicago, Illinois<br />
Athletic trainer, U.S. Navy, San Diego, California<br />
Graduate school placement:<br />
Sports science, A.T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona<br />
Sports psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona<br />
Doctoral program in physical therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska<br />
Dental school, University <strong>of</strong> Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa<br />
Medical school, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa<br />
Doctoral program in physical therapy, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina<br />
Athletic training, Indiana State University, Terra Haute, Indiana<br />
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Athletic training, Indiana State University, Terra Haute, Indiana<br />
Internships<br />
Health administration, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa<br />
Kinesiology and exercise physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan<br />
Athletic training, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio<br />
Athletic training Ph.D., Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia<br />
Masters <strong>of</strong> anatomy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska<br />
Green Bay Packers, Green Bay, Wisconsin<br />
Lister Hospital, London, England<br />
Denver Broncos, Denver, Colorado<br />
San Diego Chargers, San Diego, California<br />
Iowa Cubs, Des Moines, Iowa<br />
Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons, Des Moines, Iowa<br />
Des Moines Menace Soccer, Des Moines, Iowa<br />
Pella Family Dentistry, Pella, Iowa<br />
Iowa Barnstormers, arena football, Des Moines, Iowa<br />
Learn more about internships at <strong>Central</strong>.<br />
Courses<br />
Human anatomy and physiology<br />
Introduction to athletic training<br />
Foundations <strong>of</strong> exercise science<br />
First aid and sports injuries<br />
Anatomy and kinesiology<br />
Fitness assessment and exercise prescription<br />
Exercise physiology<br />
Exercise physiology lab<br />
Level 1: clinical rotation 1<br />
Level 1: clinical rotation 2<br />
Sports nutrition<br />
Athletic injury assessment: lower<br />
Athletic injury assessment: upper<br />
Level 2 clinical rotation 1<br />
Therapeutic exercise<br />
Therapeutic modalities<br />
Level 3: clinical rotation 1<br />
Level 3: clinical rotation 2<br />
Exercise physiology lab<br />
Medical conditions for Athletic Trainer<br />
Administration for Athletic Training<br />
Pharmacology in Athletic Training<br />
Sample Schedule<br />
Curious about courses you’ll be taking your first year at <strong>Central</strong> as an athletic training major? A typical first-year schedule for each <strong>of</strong> the program<br />
areas includes:<br />
Human anatomy and physiology<br />
Introduction to athletic training<br />
Foundations <strong>of</strong> exercise science<br />
First aid and sports injuries<br />
Core courses and/or electives<br />
Get more details from the course catalog! (Note: this is a PDF file)<br />
Facilities<br />
<strong>Central</strong>'s state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art exercise science building, built in 2010, features four technologically-equipped classrooms as well as an athletic<br />
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<strong>Central</strong>'s state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art exercise science building, built in 2010, features four technologically-equipped classrooms as well as an athletic<br />
training classroom completely dedicated to the athletic training education program. The athletic training classroom features stools and tables<br />
instead <strong>of</strong> desks and also includes taping stations. The building also features two conference rooms, which are completely computer<br />
integrated, a hydrostatic underwater weighing tank, which is one <strong>of</strong> only three that exists in the Midwest, and is located in the human<br />
performance lab. The building also showcases LCD screens for teaching instead <strong>of</strong> projection screens and also features classroom capture,<br />
which enables all classes to be videotaped for review by students.<br />
The Ron Schipper Fitness Center opened in 1999 and features a 2,000-square-foot athletic training area.<br />
Department Web site<br />
<strong>Central</strong>’s athletic training education program maintains its own website with even more information about majoring in athletic training.<br />
Organizations<br />
Athletic training students might be interested in CAAT's (Club Associated with Athletic Training), <strong>Central</strong>'s Exercise Science Club, or Health<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essions Club. No matter what your interests are, <strong>Central</strong> has a student group or organization that you’ll want to join! Learn how you can get<br />
involved with groups and organizations at <strong>Central</strong>.<br />
Study Abroad<br />
Students are encouraged to study abroad with one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong>’s eight international programs to enhance their development as global citizens, or with<br />
<strong>Central</strong>’s Chicago program and the Washington, D.C., program. Learn more about <strong>Central</strong>’s study abroad programs.<br />
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