Sheridan’s Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) (BAHSc, AT) Program was specifically designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience to become an athletic therapist certified by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. The Athletic Therapy program equips you with:
- Advanced skills in athletic therapy including field assessment and injury treatment, and clinical assessment and rehabilitation for all types of injuries
- Entrepreneurial business skills to help you establish a practice
- Research skills to ensure you always stay current in the field
- 1,200 hours of embedded athletic therapy course experience while in school
The program integrates practical, hands-on field and clinical experience through combined lecture and lab experinces. Sheridan’s facilities include a new, state-of-the-art Athletic Therapy Clinic with aquatic rehab, dedicated lab space with brand new equipment as well as new training facilities. All educators are Certified Athletic Therapists with advanced degrees in the areas of rehabilitation sciences, biomechanics and physiology as well as extensive experience working in the field.*
*Sheridan's program is accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
Field Placement
Each semester of the last three years of your Athletic Therapy program includes field and/ or clinical work. During Year 2 you'll undertake a field practicum in a high school sports team or community hockey team environment. Year 3 is spent predominantly with Varsity teams in colleges and universities. In Year 4 you'll have more clinical responsibility working both in the Sheridan Athletic Therapy Centre as well as community clinics. Between Years 3 and 4, you'll have an opportunity to participate in a 14-week internship gaining hands-on experience in athletic therapy.
N.B. Sheridan has been granted consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a further five-year term starting May 30, 2008. Sheridan will ensure all students admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) Program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.
Sheridan’s training gives you a fast start in your career. When you complete your Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences you'll be well prepared to work in a variety of athletic therapy settings including:
- Sports health care team (amateur, varsity or professional)
- Athletic therapy clinics (established clinics, college/university or private practice)
- Corporations concerned about corporate wellness
- Insurance companies
- Orthopaedic bracing
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including the following required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
plus
plus one of:
- Physics, Grade 12 (U) or
- Science, Grade 12 (M) or
- Exercise Science, Grade 12 (U) or
- Chemistry, Grade 12 (U)
plus
- Three additional Grade 12 credits at the U or M level
- Minimum 65% overall average
or
- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required courses with a minimum 65% overall average
APPLICANT SELECTION
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses) and the results of their related work/volunteer experience which includes:
Related Work/Volunteer Experience:
- Complete 100 hours of volunteer work with an Athletic Therapist or Sports Physiotherapist (SPD)
- Co-op experience related to Athletic Therapy strongly recommended
- Attend an information session and submit an essay that will be used to evaluate writing skills
- Hold valid Standard First Aid and CPR- HCP credentials prior to entrance in the program Criminal Record Check and Immunization Requirements Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities. A blank immunization form can be found at: http://healthforms.sheridancollege.ca Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a further five-year term starting May 30, 2008. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) Program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
| CODE |
TITLE |
CREDITS |
| |
|
|
| TERM 1 |
|
|
| BIOL 19401 |
Introduction to Biological Science |
4 |
| SCIE 12941 |
Introduction to Biomechanics |
3 |
| SCIE 17893 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| ATHL 17688 |
Introduction to Athletic Therapy 1 |
2 |
| PSYC 16571GD |
Principles of Psychology |
3 |
| ENGL 17889GD |
Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
18 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 2 |
|
|
| BIOL 25960 |
Human Systems Physiology |
4 |
| ATHL 21365 |
Current Trends in Athletic Therapy |
2 |
| PHYG 20025 |
Exercise Physiology |
5 |
| ATHL 28768 |
Introduction to Athletic Therapy 2 |
3 |
| SOCI 17221GD |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| FLPL 26529 |
Sports Injury Clinic 1 |
1 |
| PSYC 26859 |
Psychology of Sport |
3 |
| |
|
|
Total:
|
|
21 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 3 |
|
|
| ANAT 23672 |
Anatomy of the Lower Quadrant |
5 |
| ATHL 24998 |
Emergency Conditions 1 |
3 |
| ATHL 27900 |
Conditions of the Lower Quandrant |
4 |
| ATHL20082 |
Protective Equipment and Bracing |
3 |
|
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| FLPL 20082 |
Sports Injury Clinic 2 |
1 |
| FLPL 20123 |
Field Practicum 2 |
0 |
| Total: |
|
|
|
|
19 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 4 |
|
|
| ANAT 27545 |
Anatomy of the Upper Quadrant |
5 |
| ATHL 20001 |
Emergency Conditions 2 |
3 |
| PHYG 23672 |
Growth Development and Physical Activity |
3 |
| ATHL 20000 |
Conditions of the Upper Quadrant |
4 |
| PHYG 27900 |
Pathophysiology |
4 |
| FLPL 23314 |
Field Practicum 3 |
0 |
| |
|
|
Total:
|
|
19 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 5 |
|
|
| ANAT 38448 |
Anatomy of the Spine |
4 |
| ATHL 37545 |
Injury Treatment Modalities |
4 |
| ATHL 37370 |
Therapeutic Exercise 1 |
4 |
| ATHL 30001 |
Clinical Assessment and Rehab 1 |
3 |
| FLPL 36529 |
Field Practicum 4 |
0 |
|
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
Total:
|
|
18 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 6 |
|
|
| ATHL 30199 |
Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Quandrant |
3 |
| ATHL 38263 |
Therapeutic Exercise 2 |
4 |
| ATHL 33314 |
Clinical Assessment and Rehab 2 |
7 |
| SOCS 17370GD |
Applied Research Methods |
3 |
| FLPL 36367 |
Field Practicum 5 |
0 |
|
Breadth Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Total:
|
|
20 |
| |
|
|
| Summer 14-Week Internship |
|
|
|
|
| TERM 7 |
|
|
| ANAT 43672 |
Anatomy of the Head, Thorax and Abdomen |
3 |
| ATHL 46048 |
Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper Quadrant |
3 |
| ATHL 40102 |
Clinical Assessment and Rehab 3 |
7 |
| ATHL 49999 |
Independent Research Proposal |
2 |
| FLPL 30009 |
Sports Injury Clinic 3 |
2 |
| FLPL 40172 |
Field Practicum 6 |
0 |
|
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
20 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 8 |
|
|
| ATHL 45586 |
Manual Therapy Techniques |
8 |
| ATHL 40001 |
Clinical Assessment and Rehab 4 |
4 |
| FLPL 40001 |
Sports Injury Clinic 4 |
3 |
| FLPL 43314 |
Field Practicum 7 |
0 |
| BUSM 13796GD |
Business Administration |
3 |
| |
Breadth Elective |
3 |
| Total: |
|
21 |
Note: Courses subject to change.