Department of Athletic Training and Nutrition

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Department Chair: Jennifer Turley, PhD
Location: Reed K. Swenson Building, Room 302E
Telephone Contact: Raquel Clay 801-626-6741
Professors: Rodney Hansen, Valerie Herzog, Jennifer Turley; Associate Professor: Matthew Donahue; Assistant Professors: David Aguilar-Alvarez, Alysia Cohen, Conrad Gabler, Damon Joyner; Instructor: Hannah Stedge

The Department of Athletic Training and Nutrition (ATN) in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education offers programs that educate students on prevention, evaluation and management of injuries and optimal nutrition for development, athletic performance and health. The variety of teaching environments and facilities are supported by faculty with diverse expertise which create quality-learning communities that offer graduate and undergraduate students exceptional educational experiences. The state-of-the-art facilities - including fully equipped laboratories (biomechanics, nutritional biochemistry, foods, and athletic training), a networked computer lab, swimming and hydrotherapy pool, and ample indoor and outdoor fitness and activity areas - provide outstanding arenas for student instruction and research. With a curriculum designed to develop professional knowledge and skills, graduates from the department are prepared for careers in allied health care and to work in a variety of educational, health and fitness settings.

Through instruction, scholarship and service, the department of Athletic Training and Nutrition offers a Master of Science degree in athletic training, Bachelor of Science degrees in athletic training and athletic therapy, and a Minor in nutrition education.

The department also supports the efforts of undergraduates seeking the bachelor of integrated studies degree, offering nutrition education and sports medicine as emphases for the BIS Program.

Mission Statement

The Department of Athletic Training and Nutrition supports and enhances the mission of the University by promoting and integrating into the University experience the applied sciences of athletic training and nutrition through effective and impactful instruction, scholarship and service. This is accomplished by professional preparation and personal service that helps individuals promote health, recovery and an active lifestyle.

See also Master of Science in Athletic Training (MS)  

Courses

  Athletic Training and Nutrition Course Descriptions  

Programs

• Athletic Therapy (BS)
• Nutrition Education (BS)

   BIS emphases are also offered for most programs with a minor.

• Nutrition Education (BIS)
• Sports Medicine (BIS)

• Nutrition Education Minor

• Athletic Therapy Departmental Honors
• Athletic Training Departmental Honors

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