San Diego State University Athletic Training Program:

ATS EVALUATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

The SDSU Athletic Training Education Program continually strives for excellence in teaching and scholarship. We rely on student feedback for suggestions to improve the program. As you near exiting the program please complete the following evaluation of the PROGRAM as a whole and the PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND CLINICAL COORDINATOR . This evaluation cannot be traced back to your e-mail address, therefore we appreciate your mature, honest, and candid responses.
 
1. Please enter the name of your PRIMARY CLINICAL SITE:
 
2. RATE the Program's Admission/ Retention Policies: 1=STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2=DISAGREE, 3=NEITHER DISAGREE/AGREE, 4=AGREE, 5=STRONGLY AGREE
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Information regarding the Program and Application Process was straight forward and readily available
The APPLICATION PROCESS was straight forward
The APPLICATION PROCESS was effective in screening potential ATS applicants for admission into the program
The INTERVIEW PROCESS was effective in screening potential ATS applicants for admission into the program
The ACADEMIC retention policy was straight forward and effective in maintaining a program academic standard
The CLINICAL EDUCATION retention policy was straight forward and effective in maintaining a program clinical education standard
 
3. Please explain any of your above responses rating the Program's Admission/ Retention Policies:
 
4. Please rate your ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: 1=STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2=DISAGREE, 3=NEITHER DISAGREE/AGREE, 4=AGREE, 5=STRONGLY AGREE
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The "Preparation for Major" courses prepared me for upper division coursework
The quality of the upper division coursework prepared me for my clinical education experience
The sequencing of courses was logical and functional
The instructors of the academic coursework were effective overall
 
5. Please explain any of your above responses rating your ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
 
6. RATE your CONFIDENCE LEVEL with the following subject areas pertaining to preparation for the NATABOC exam: 1=NO CONFIDENCE, 2=FAIRLY CONFIDENT, 3=UNSURE, 4= CONFIDENT, 5=VERY CONFIDENT
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Risk Management and Injury/ Illness Prevention
Assessment of Injury/ Illness
First-Aid and Emergency Care
General Medical Conditions and Disabilities
Medical Ethics and Legal Issues
Pathology of Injury/ Illness
Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitative Techniques
Biomechanics
Psychosocial intervention and Referral
Statistics/ Research Design
Weight Management and Body Composition
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Strength Training and Reconditioning
Professional Development and Responsibilities
Therapeutic Modalitties
Health Care Administration
Anatomy
 
7. Please explain any of your above responses rating your CONFIDENCE LEVEL with the above subject areas pertaining to the NATABOC exam.
 
8. RATE the PROGRAM on it's effectiveness for preparing the ATS for the NATABOC exam 1=STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2=DISAGREE, 3=NEITHER DISAGREE/AGREE, 4=AGREE, 5=STRONGLY AGREE
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The program adequately prepares the ATS for the WRITTEN portion
The program adequately prepares the ATS for the PRACTICAL portion
The program adequately prepares the ATS for the WRITTEN SIMULATION portion
 
9. Please explain any of your above responses rating the PROGRAM on it's effectiveness for preparing the ATS for the NATABOC exam
 
10. What suggestions do you have for improving the academic component of the program?
 
11. RATE the program in terms of the CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: 1=STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2=DISAGREE, 3=NEITHER DISAGREE/AGREE, 4=AGREE, 5=STRONGLY AGREE
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Each clinical edcuation experience provided a quality orientation each semester
The rotation component of the clinical education experience was valuable
The overall quality of supervision for each clinical assignment was adequate
The exposure to a variety of sports teams was accomplished in my clinical education
The quality of exposure to practicing my evaluation skills was adequate in my clinical education experience
The quality of exposure to practicing my rehabilitation skills was adequate in my clinical education experience
The quality of exposure to practicing use of therapeutic modalities was adequate in my clinical education experience
 
12. Please explain any of your above responses rating the program in terms of the CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
 
13. What suggestions do you have for improving the CLINICAL EDUCATION component of the program?
 
14. Please rate the PROGRAM DIRECTOR (DR. MOORE) on his performance: 1=STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2=DISAGREE, 3=NEITHER DISAGREE/AGREE, 4=AGREE, 5=STRONGLY AGREE
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The PD is available for questions and discussion regarding the Athletic Training Program
The PD provides adequate advising regarding academic coursework and scheduling
The PD provides constructive suggestions for improving my academic abilities and/or clinical skills
The PD is organized
The PD demonstrates sincere interest in my professional preparation
The PD is enthusiastic about the Athletic Training Program
The PD effectively facilitated NATABOC exam registration
The PD was available for questions/advise/support regarding post-graduate placement/opportunities
 
15. Please explain any of your above responses rating the PROGRAM DIRECTOR (DR. MOORE) on his performance:
 
16. Please rate the CLINICAL COORDINATOR (Gregg Voight) on his performance: 1=STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2=DISAGREE, 3=NEITHER DISAGREE/AGREE, 4=AGREE, 5=STRONGLY AGREE
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The CC is available on campus for questions and discussion regarding the Athletic Training Program
The CC provides adequate orientation regarding the 389 series clinical education courses
The CC is available during SITE VISITS for questions and discussion regarding the Athletic Training Program
The CC is organized
The CC provides direction regarding clinical competencies/ proficiencies expectations
The CC provides constructive suggestions for improving my academic abilities and/or clinical skills
The CC demonstrates sincere interest in my professional preparation
The CC was available for questions/advise/support regarding post-graduate placement/opportunities
 
17. Please explain any of your above responses rating the CLINICAL COORDINATOR (Gregg Voight) on his performance:
 
18. Considering all aspects of the SDSU Athletic Training Program, what do you consider to be the greatest STRENGTHS of the program?
 
19. Considering all aspects of the SDSU Athletic Training Program, what do you consider to be the greatest area(s) of the program NEEDING IMPROVEMENT ?