Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences
ATHLETIC THERAPY
Athletic Therapy Info Session
 What is an AT?
What is an Athletic Therapist?
The scope of practice of a
Certified Athletic Therapist
includes the assessment,
prevention, immediate care, and
reconditioning of
musculoskeletal injuries.
 Field assessment and care
 Clinical assessment and
rehabilitation
On Field Medical Care
 Injury assessment
 Basic emergency life
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support
Recognition and
management of acute
traumatic neurological
dysfunction
Provision of first aid
Preparation for entrance
into appropriate health
care delivery systems
Utilization of techniques
facilitating a safe return to
participation (where
appropriate)
Clinical Assessment & Rehabilitation
 Assess injuries and conditions
 Utilizes rehabilitative techniques
 Therapeutic modality application
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such as Ultrasound, TENS,
Neuromuscular Electrical
Stimulation & Interferential
Current
Soft tissue mobilization
Physical reconditioning
Supportive strapping procedures
Promote an environment
conducive to optimal healing
Prepare the individual for safe
reintegration into an active
lifestyle
Athletic Therapy Governing Bodies
Canadian Athletic
Therapists Association
Founded 1965
Annual Dues –
Certification Candidate
~ approx $200
Ontario Athletic
Therapist Association
 Founded 1974
 Annual Dues –
Certification Candidate
~approx. $95
Athletic Therapy at Sheridan
Leaders in Sports Injury education for 40 years
First Athletic Therapy program in Canada
Currently graduate more Athletic Therapists than any other program in
Canada
First degree in Athletic Therapy in Canada
High certification success rate
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma plus:
 English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
 Biology, Grade 12 (U)
 Plus one of:
 Physics, Grade 12 (U) or
 Chemistry, Grade 12 (U) or
 Math, Grade 12 (U)
 Three additional Grade 12 credits at the U or M level.
 Minimum 65% average in each course
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 Two semesters of postsecondary education including
required courses with a minimum 65% in each course.
Applicant Selection
 Academic Performance
 100 hours working with a Certified Athletic
Therapist or Sports Physiotherapist (SPD)
 Attendance at today’s Information Session
Direct Entry and Advanced Standing
Do you have a University degree? (B Kin, BHK,
BPE, BSc)
 Consideration for advanced standing into 2nd year
is made with completion of the following:
 Completion of the first year curriculum learning
objectives via completed B Kin, BHK, BPE or BSc
degree courses
 Minimum grade of 65% in each course that covers the
learning objectives of the Sheridan courses
 Completion of supplementary package
requirements
Extensive Field Placement Experience
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Six consecutive semesters
of field placement
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Four semesters of Sports Injury Clinic placement
One summer internship
Over 1200 hours of placement in total
Placement Examples
Colleges, Universities, High Schools
Private clinics
OHL, AHL, Amateur hockey
Toronto Blue Jays
National Ballet of Canada
Canada Basketball
Hamilton Ti-Cats
Toronto Argonauts
Scholarships and Awards
 Over 20 program-specific scholarships
 Sheridan scholarships and bursaries
Sample Program Scholarships
Toronto Blue Jays
Hamilton Ticats
National Ballet of Canada
Dr. Tom Fried Memorial Award
Basketball Canada
Anne Hartley Award of Excellence
Dunbar Medical
Dr. Ron Taylor Award
CATA Leadership Award
Tuition
Approximately $9080.00 this
year
Kit fees vary depending on year
of enrollment.
Who Should Choose Athletic Therapy?
 Have a desire to help
people
 Enjoy challenges
 Like to explore Science and
Sports Medicine
 Like to solve puzzles and
can think outside of the
box
 Enjoy meeting new people
 Enjoy traveling to new and
different places
For More Information…
 http://www.athletictherapy.org
 http://www.ontarioathletictherapists.org
 http://www.sheridancollege.ca/academics/programs-
and-courses/athletic-therapy.aspx