Learning by Doing in the SLU ATEP

Classroom experiences are linked with experiential learning in many courses in the SLU ATEP.  In MAT 616 "Enhancing Athletic Performance", instructor Lori Khazen ATC, CSCS integrates her lectures with skill instruction.

The emphasis in MAT 616  this week for the students in lecture was to discuss the fitness component of power and its link to the sports of volleyball & basketball.  For both, they discussed the logistics/rules of the sports, technical skill and fitness necessities, and breakdowns of each position, including the special physical requirements and mechanics for each.  The students then went into the Chaifetz Arena Pavilion with SLU coaches to actually practice the skills they learned in the classroom.

 

SLU Men's Basketball Coach Alex Jensen and instructor Lori Khazen work with the class on their shooting technique.

 

Student Eric Sass takes a big swing at the volleyball net, from a feed by SLU Coach Andy Halaz.

Jonathan Burch, SLU Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Trainer conducted demonstrations on the use of the Swim-Ex at Chaifetz Arena with students in MAT 550 "Rehabilitation in Athletic Training".  In these demonstrations, the students not only "got their feet wet"....they actually participated in aquatic exercise in the Swim-Ex.

Jonathan Burch explains the use of the Swim-Ex control to students Ann Schmerbauch and Emily Monahan.

SLU athletic training student Emily Monahan performs aquatic exercise guided by SLU athletic trainer Jonathan Burch.

Congrats to the Webster Groves Statesmen!

Congratulations to Webster Groves High School, who won the MSHAA State Class 5 Football Championship today at the Edward Jones Dome versus Fort Osage High School.

Webster Groves is a clinical site for our program, where Head Athletic Trainer Sean Wright serves as an approved clinical instructor.  Students Heather King and Ann Schmerbauch had a thrilling fall working with the Statesmen.

Read about the game here.

Busy Time of the Year

The fall sports are winding down and the winter sports are ramping up, making this a busy time of the year for athletic trainers everywhere!

In addition to that...our students have a full docket of classes, which are keeping them busy!

Some photos of the activities....

Emily Monahan experiencing a diathermy treatment.

Ann Schmerbauch and Geanie Butts testing the effectiveness of a therapeutic modality.

The student assigned to Washington University are poised and ready! Jacob Blasingame, Kellie Black, Meghan Gehrs and Laura Gosewisch.


They spring into action when there is an injury with Washington University Head Athletic Trainer Rick Larsen observing closely.

Friday Night Lights!

The SLU Athletic Training Education Program is fortunate to have added a new clinical site at Webster Groves High School. Their athletic trainer, Sean Wright, also teaches at the school and is an excellent clinical instructor for the program. Heather King and Ann Schmerbauch are the students assigned to the site and they are having a great experience. The Statesmen beat Rockwood Summit 35-14 in their opening game.

Ann Schmerbauch, Sean Wright and Heather King

The early season humidity kept the sports medicine team busy!