This year we will start a new tradition to celebrate not only our soon-to-be graduates but the 35th year of our program by having an alumni coining ceremony for all alumni and soon-to-be graduates. The idea is borrowed from the military where challenge coins are given to unit members in recognition of special achievements. The challenge aspect is for unit morale and usually … [Read more...] about Attention SMAT Alumni…Come to the Coining Ceremony
Archives for April 2015
The Missouri State University women's lacrosse Bears are in the news again. Check out the article about this new team in the MSU Standard here http://www.the-standard.org/sports/new-kids-on-the-block-women-s-lacrosse/article_d0111a84-e252-11e4-956b-37a0fed3ca3c.html … [Read more...] about Women’s Lacrosse in The Standard
(Written by Dr. David Carr) 4th year athletic training students Dan Almkinder, Whitney Bixler, and Krystal Stump gathered at the KC Chiefs training facility to make a presentation for their senior project. The students presented the FMS system to the Athletic Training staff. Following their brief formal presentation they demonstrated the system on a few staff members … [Read more...] about SMAT AT Students Present the FMS to the KC Chiefs AT Staff
Dr. Landon Hough of Mercy Sports Medicine provided an interesting case of a patient he treated with hip pain for the "Running" Perspectives section of the recent Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fitness Festival newsletter. In this case, Dr. Hough describes the athlete's progression back after her injury and how the athletic training staff at Mercy was able to contribute with … [Read more...] about Dr. Hough Writes about Running Perspectives
Last week, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Students Colin Wilhite (4th year) and Anne Tabora (2nd year) joined Preceptor Jeremy Tjarks to present to a group of young students about the profession of athletic training. The three participated in career day at Reed Academy and were able to speak to the entire 7th grade class. Jeremy, Colin, and Anne all enjoyed the … [Read more...] about SMAT Students and Preceptor Spreading the Word About AT