The University of Toledo

Mission Statement and Program Goals

Mission

The mission of the CAATE-accredited undergraduate athletic training education program at The University of Toledo is to offer students the skills and knowledge necessary to become an entry-level athletic trainer while instilling the mindset of a scholarly clinician. Our program seeks to develop professionals who make an impactful contribution to the field of athletic training through service and scholarship.The athletic training education program promotes cultural pluralism, racial diversity, gender representation and respect for divergent views in its quest to improve the education of athletic trainers at all levels.

Goals

•    To offer students diverse clinical opportunities that prepare them as athletic trainers to provide healthcare to physically active individuals in a variety of settings.
•    To promote the use of evidence-based practice to guide students’ clinical decision-making process.
•    To enhance the learning environment by affording students the opportunity to participate in scholarly endeavors by collaborating alongside graduate level athletic training students, faculty and staff.