Message from the Director:
The West Liberty University Athletic Training Program is proud to announce it is currently in the process of transitioning to a Master’s degree. Part of this transition is a “teach-out” process for remaining Athletic Training students that are currently in the undergraduate program. The University Administration has made the decision not to accept any new students into the AT Program at this time as part of this transition.
However, any prospective student wishing to pursue Athletic Training will be enrolled in the Exercise Physiology Pre-Athletic Training concentration and have the opportunity to complete the Masters of Science in Athletic Training as part of a 3+2 program (Bachelor’s degree Exercise Physiology + Master’s degree Athletic Training) in 5 years. Click here to learn more about the Pre-Athletic Training concentration area and 4-year Plan of Study in Exercise Physiology.
Current Athletic Training students that are “in-program” will not be affected, and they will complete a “teach-out” plan that includes: continuing the curriculum and clinical requirements; on-time graduation provided the student completes the coursework; and eligibility verification to sit for the BOC examination.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Dr. David R. Hanna PT, MS, ATC
Program Director/Professor
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Mission Statement
Athletic Training Curriculum & Courses
Athletic Training Course Requirements
Becoming an Athletic Trainer: Prospective Students
Athletic Training Program Faculty, Clinical Sites, and Preceptors
| BOC Pass Rate Table | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 3-Year Aggregate |
| Number of students graduating from WLU AT program | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
| Number of students graduating from WLU AT program that took exam | 4 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| Number of students from WLU AT program that passed the exam on the first attempt | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Percentage of students from WLU AT program that passed the exam on the first attempt | 100% | 50% | 67% | 69%
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| Number of students who passed the exam regardless of the number of attempts | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Percentage of students who passed the exam regardless of the number of attempts | 100% | 50% | 67% | 69% |
West Liberty University Athletic Training Program Probation Clarification
On behalf of the Athletic Training Program at West Liberty University, I would like to inform all potential students about the Probation status…
CAATE Standard 11:
- Outcomes – BOC Data Analysis
Description
Data Analysis: Programs must meet or exceed a three year aggregate of 70 percent first-time pass rate on the BOC exam.
There are 109 standards, and our program has met all but this one. Therefore, we are required by the CAATE to display a “probation” disclaimer on our website using a CAATE drafted statement. The Program is also required to submit and analytical report and and action plan for the future. I encourage anyone with concerns to visit the CAATE website which reveals the accreditation status of all Athletic Training Programs in the country. This is public information and the Program is complying fully with the CAATE.
The Program has successfully completed this process and is confident the plan will provide compliance in the next review cycle for 2019. The Program is and will continue to accept eligible students into the Program at the undergraduate level without hesitation.
Please feel free to call me with any questions.
Dr. David R. Hanna, Program Director
The West Liberty University Athletic Training Program is currently on probation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101. The program has chosen to Voluntarily Withdraw its Accreditation effective May 20, 2022. The program will remain on probation until the Withdraw is effective and the program is closed. For questions about the Athletic Training major at WLU or the accreditation status listed above, please contact:
Dr. David R. Hanna PT, DPT, MS, ATC
Program Director/Associate Professor
Athletic Training Program
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