About Athletic Training
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Our Program
Hands-on and forward-thinking.
The UW-Green Bay athletic training program emphasizes a collaborative, active approach that bridges classroom and clinical experiences. You'll learn new and innovative ways of evaluating, treating and preventing injuries so your patients can return to the activities they love.
Expectations
Find out what standards you have to meet to stay in the program, and view our success rates for students.
Student Handbook
From technical jargon to clinical education policies, here's everything you need to know about our program.
Admission
Get on track to an affordable, high-quality education, and apply to the UW-Green Bay Athletic Training program.
Immerse Yourself in Athletic Training
At UW-Green Bay, you'll have a wealth of experiences—both on campus and in our community—to hone your skills and gain professionally-mentored, hands-on experience.
Three Healthcare Systems
The Green Bay Area is home to three major healthcare systems. Bellin, Prevea and Aurora give our students the ability to complete clinicals in hospitals.
Research
As part of a U.S. Department of Defense research project, UW-Green Bay is studying new ways to assess concussions. We'll work with collegiate varsity teams, including St. Norbert's football and hockey teams, to test an eye tracking device.
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Division I Athletics
From women's basketball to men's soccer to Nordic skiing, you can help Green Bay Phoenix athletes in 14 different NCAA Horizon League teams stay at the top of their game.
MAT Mission, Vision & Goals
Mission Statement
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program in the Department of Human Biology provides students an education focused on an evidence-based approach to healthcare. In conjunction with our community and clinical partners, graduates of the UW-Green Bay MAT are prepared to practice athletic training as part of an interprofessional healthcare team focused on improving patient outcomes across the life span.
Vision Statement
Our program aspires to be known nationally for producing highly competent athletic trainers committed to working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care to a diverse patient population.
MAT Goals
- The UW-Green Bay MAT prepares students who are qualified to provide patient centered care as part of an interprofessional team incorporating evidence best practices and patient values.
- The UW-Green Bay MAT will provide students a curriculum, classroom instruction, and clinical education experiences that prepares graduates to practice Athletic Training as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- UW-Green Bay MAT Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the practice of athletic training.
- MAT students will develop the qualities of professionalism expected of an athletic trainer working as part of an interprofessional healthcare team.
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Professor Gear is geared up to help answer any questions you have—as a professor and program director for athletic training, he is here to help!