At the start of the year, upon recommendations from Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) Faculty Advisor Bart Anderson, DHSc, AT, ATC, ’03, ATSA voted to participate in the National Athletic Training Association-Research and Education Foundation (NATA-REF) Student Challenge. This annual event features athletic training student associations from across the country competing in a year-long fundraising […]

Survey results reflect 90 percent graduation rate and 100 percent job placement. But that’s just the beginning. See how AT alumni ranked program outcomes, post-professional core competencies, and core professional attributes.

Katie Ritter Hometown: Fremont, CA Graduate assistant position: Hamilton High School Future plans: Work as an athletic trainer for USA Swimming What I will miss most: Being with and learning from our amazing professors and classmates everyday. Amber Herr Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Graduate assistant position: Head athletic trainer at Benjamin Franklin High School Future plans: […]

This year, the Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) had the opportunity to help several organizations and families over the holidays. First, we participated in a canned food drive at the food pantry at Vineyard Community Church in Gilbert. ATSA was able help collect and organize food items for the food pantry. We also helped box […]

Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) had several opportunities to provide medical care and assist in the prevention of injuries, working with A.T. Still University (ATSU) students from other programs. ATSA members participated in Day for Special Smiles, Team of Physicians for Students (TOPS) pre-participation physicals, Corbin’s Legacy, and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) […]

Each year the Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) puts on a high school workshop, inviting high school students from around Arizona to come to A.T. Still University’s Mesa campus and learn more about anatomy, sports medicine, and athletic training. This year, 100 students from nine schools participated in the event. ATSA members developed educational materials […]

The Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) was excited to continue our annual work with City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Led by post-doctoral fellow, Hayley Root, PhD, MPH, ATC, ATSA members have volunteered to work and promote the profession of athletic training in association with Mesa’s parks. Mesa’s parks host youth flag football […]

The Athletic Training Student Association (ATSA) has had an impactful and meaningful year. ATSA’s goal is to make a meaningful impact within the community and help to create a better understanding of the athletic training profession. With the addition of 12 new members to the organization and several new club events, the association has fulfilled […]

Greetings from a very sunny and warm Arizona. I hope this newsletter finds you taking some time for yourself to relax with family and friends before heading to New Orleans for another National Athletic Training Association (NATA) meeting and starting up another academic year. This June, we celebrated the accomplishments of our students with our […]

Students, faculty, and staff on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus have the opportunity to utilize two unique rooms in A.T. Still Memorial Library. The Meditation and Reflection Room and the Military and Veteran Room opened for use last April. The Meditation and Reflection Room provides a designated space where users can quietly reflect on what gives […]