Policy and Procedure ManualLearn more about the program's expectations

For Prospective Students:

On behalf of the athletic training program and the health and exercise department at Gustavus Adolphus College, I want to warmly welcome you to discerning your future in athletic training and our Master of Athletic Training program! The athletic training program has dedicated and engaging faculty with a passion for developing holistic athletic trainers with strong critical thinking skills, a passion for advocacy, lifelong learning. We hope that these qualities speak to you, and you will find a professional and personal home at Gustavus and in our Master of Athletic Training program. 

The faculty, staff, and preceptors of the athletic training program promise to work persistently to implement a comprehensive and challenging curriculum to prepare you for autonomous practice as an athletic trainer upon graduation. Just as each of you will bring your own unique experiences and perspectives to your role as an athletic training student, the faculty bring their own experiences and perspectives to their philosophy on athletic training and style of teaching. They also bring a diverse array of experiences to the classroom and clinical environments. We are excited that you may entrust us in facilitating your learning and pledge to do so in a responsible and respectful manner. We will also expect responsible and respectful behavior from each of you. 

The curriculum is designed to build from being a novice to a certified athletic trainer. This policy and procedure manual, while intended for our current students, will hopefully give you an insight into what many lie in store for you during your time in the Master of Athletic Training program. We hope to be helpful in your career and admission discernment process. Please reach out to any of the program faculty with questions. We are here for you!

Here’s to learning more about athletic training and the Gustavus Athletic Training Program!

Mary Westby, EdD, LAT, ATC

Program Director, Athletic Training

For Current Students:

On behalf of the athletic training program and the health and exercise department at Gustavus Adolphus College, I want to warmly welcome you to the master of athletic training program! You have worked extremely hard these past few years, diligently and successfully completing all of the pre-athletic training requirements necessary to enter the program. The athletic training program has dedicated and engaging faculty with a passion for developing holistic athletic trainers with strong critical thinking skills, a passion for advocacy, lifelong learning. The program trusts that your dedication and passion for the vocation of athletic training will continue to grow during your time here. 

The faculty, staff, and preceptors of the athletic training program work persistently to implement a comprehensive and challenging curriculum to prepare you for autonomous practice as an athletic trainer upon graduation. Just as each of you bring your own unique experiences and perspectives to your role as an athletic training student, the faculty bring their own experiences and perspectives to their philosophy on athletic training and style of teaching. They also bring a diverse array of experiences to the classroom and clinical environments. We are grateful that you have entrusted us in facilitating your learning and pledge to do so in a responsible and respectful manner. We also expect responsible and respectful behavior from each of you. 

The curriculum is designed to build from being a novice to a certified athletic trainer. You will have many experiences and opportunities over the next two years that will elicit many emotions. From some of the best days of your patients’ lives to some of the worse, you will walk with your patients through it all while advocating for their health and wellbeing. With that, you are a community within your athletic training cohort. Care for each other. Care for yourself. Treat each other with respect. You do not have to agree on everything, but value each other and what each brings to the profession of athletic training. You make each other stronger and set the foundation for how you will perform as a certified athletic trainer.

This student policy and procedure manual was prepared to help guide you along the way. Other resources that will help you are the Gustie Guide and the Gustavus Adolphus Academic Catalog

Here’s to a productive and fulfilling experience in the Gustavus Athletic Training Program! 

Shine on Gusties, shine on!

Mary Westby, EdD, LAT, ATC

Program Director, Athletic Training