The Springfield College Athletic Training Student Workshop is a residential program intended for high school students interested in careers in athletic training and sports medicine.

Classes and Labs Focuses on:

· Injury prevention

· Injury Evaluation

· Management of athletic injuries

· Lectures

· Demonstrations

· Athlete reconditioning exercises

An exciting new addition to the workshop is a hands-on exploration of “Cadaver Anatomy.”

Quotes from previous participants:

“It helped me decide if this is what I

really wanted to do in my life and assured me I’d be making the right decision.”

“I appreciated being able to meet new people and get a better understanding of what Athletic Training really is about.”

“I liked learning about how to prevent injuries and also to help stabilize the injury.”

All Students have 24 hour supervision

The Athletic Training major at Springfield College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and is one of the most competitive of its kind in the country. Program graduates can be found working in sports medicine, clinics, at high schools, colleges, universities, and with professional trainers.

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 14 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Camp Director(s): Wayne Rodrigues, assistant professor of physical education & Bob Kuzmeski, athletic trainer Nearest Large City: Springfield, MA Off Season Rental: Yes

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Medicine Sports Camps: Athletic Training

Additional Activities:
Athletic Training, Medicine, Recreational swim, field trip to Six Flags New England

July 12 – July 16, 2009

Fee:

Option 1: $690.00 per camper

Option 2: $655.00, Early registration discount. Must register by May 1, 2009

*Fees included include all meals and a recreational trip to Six Flags New England

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