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Penn State Athletic Training Department
Oct. 25, 2007 Mission Statement Welcome to the Pennsylvania State University athletic training department website for athletic training graduate assistants. This website is dedicated to those interested in receiving a Master's degree from Pennsylvania State University and working with our competitive Division I athletic teams. The athletic training staff at Pennsylvania State University uses a diverse treatment approach that has its foundations in manual medicine techniques. Integration of traditional athletic training with exercise and use of modalities is coupled with an osteopathic model of treatment. This integration provides a very efficient and effective treatment model for the athletic population we serve. Graduate assistant athletic trainers will be mentored in this approach and be given an opportunity to learn hand skills valuable to clinical practice. Graduate assistant athletic trainers also experience a flexible academic selection which allows you the ability to select from a variety of courses in the areas of Health Education & Administration along with course work based in the Kinesiology, Biomechanics, and Physiology. Graduate assistant athletic trainers have opportunity to perform a graduate level Capstone Project or Research Paper which can explore any of the medical aspects within the athletic training domain. Athletic trainers graduating from Pennsylvania State University with their Master's in Education will be well prepared to enter into many different areas of athletic training. From clinical athletic training, to teaching and research, graduate students have gone on to contribute to the field of athletic training in many different ways. Graduate Assistant Application Process Athletic training students eligible to apply can submit applications for a graduate assistant athletic training position as early as October 1st. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled in the early spring semester. Openings for the graduate assistant positions will also be listed on the NATA Career Center web page. Qualifications: Prospective students must be NATABOC certified or eligible to sit for the examination. Students must meet minimum requirements for entry into the Graduate program at Penn State Harrisburg. (Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, GRE of 1000 is preferred not required). Graduate program: Graduate Students will receive a Masters of Education from Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg Campus. Courses are taken at both the Harrisburg and University Park campuses. Academic advisor is Dr. Samuel W. Monismith, D.Ed. Dates of service: The starting date is August 1 and the ending date is May 30 of the academic year. This is a 2 year Master's degree program of study. Benefits: Full tuition waiver, yearly stipend of $12,600 for 10 month contract. Supplemental income is available working both during the academic year as well as summer months for Penn State athletic camps. Contact Person: Questions about the positions should be directed to Michael Gay, MS, ATC (mrg201@psu.edu or 814-867-0478). Application Procedure: Applicants must apply directly to the Penn State University Harrisburg Graduate School, ( http://php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/iit/hbg/Programs/Graduate/HealthEd.php), in addition to sending a cover letter, resume and at least 3 reference letters to Dr. George Salvaterra. Interviews will only be granted to those individuals who meet the graduate school requirements and will be contacted during the fall semester or early spring semester.
Address: Common Questions: Q: What will are the clinical assignments? Where will I be assigned? A: Assignments are made based on several factors. Placement is available in three different athletic training rooms on campus. Graduate assistants work out of the Bryce Jordan Center, East Area Locker Room and Recreation Hall. This allows the graduate assistant to see a variety of different athletic settings from contact to chronic injury. Team assignments aren't given until later in the summer prior to the onset of your first semester. Team assignments will be rotated your second year to allow for the graduate assistant to have a variety of exposures to different athletic settings. Q: What are my responsibilities like? Will I supervise athletic training students? A: You will be paired with an athletic trainer on staff and work with a team or teams in your clinical location. This mentorship approach allows you to have levels of autonomy while still being trained and instructed in manual techniques. All GA's will go through approved clinical instructor training (ACI Training) which will allow you to mentor, supervise and work with athletic training students here at Pennsylvania State University. Q: When do I start? A: The assistantship is a 10 month paid position which starts August 1st and finishes at the end of May. Graduate assistants are expected to report at that time. Q: What courses are offered and where do I take my courses? A: The degree awarded is given through the Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg campus. Graduate assistants will take one course at the Harrisburg campus per week, while their remaining course work is on the University Park campus. This gives the graduate assistant flexibility within their degree interests allowing them to choose from many different course offerings on the University Park campus. For details on the core course requirements please visit the Master's program website at: http://php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/iit/hbg/Programs/Graduate/HealthEd.php
Q: What is the stipend for Graduate Assistants? A: The stipend for full time Graduate Assistants includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend of ~ $12,600. There are also opportunities for GA's to make supplemental income throughout the course of the year and summer by working Q: What is State College like? A: State College is located in central Pennsylvania. With access to two of Pennsylvania's major cities just hours away, State College is an ideal combination of city attractions within a rural location. For more information on the Centre County and the State College area please visit, www.happyvalley.com for more detailed information.
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