Athletic Training Archives - College of Education and Human Development

Jordyn Shaw: Outstanding Student in Athletic Training

Jordyn Shaw of Anchorage, Alaska is the 2025 Outstanding Student in Athletic Training in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.

A picture of a rugby scrum during a women's club match at the University of Maine.

UMaine professor examines athletic trainers’ role in treating and preventing concussions in women’s rugby

As a full-contact sport played with little or no protective equipment, rugby has a reputation for high injury rates, including concussions. When a player gets hurt playing any sport, athletic trainers are often the first medical professionals to respond.

Lacy discusses athletic training organizational-professional conflict with Athletic Business magazine

University of Maine Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Alicia Lacy was interviewed for the November/December issue of Athletic Business magazine.

Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Alicia Lacy (middle) works with students at the Wes Jordan Athletic Training Education Complex on the University of Maine campus.

UMaine research helping secondary school athletic trainers manage conflict

University of Maine Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Alicia Lacy’s research focuses on organizational-professional conflict in the secondary school athletic training setting.

Luke Hamlin: Outstanding Student in Athletic Training

Lucas (Luke) Hamlin is the 2024 Outstanding Student in Athletic Training in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.

UMaine students, alum recognized at EATA annual convention

Athletic training students Gabe Benson and Gavin Parks and alumnus Tim Weston were among the members of the University of Maine community to participate in the 76th Annual Convention of the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA), January 5-8 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

Students in the College of Education and Human Development utilize the Lengyel Gym training resources.

UMaine’s Master of Science in Athletic Training earns CAATE accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) has granted accreditation to the University of Maine’s new Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program through the 2030–31 academic year.

‘The Maine Question’: The evolution of athletic training and how UMaine’s program is evolving with it

On the latest episode of “The Maine Question,” host Ron Lisnet welcomes Christopher Nightingale, director of the University of Maine Athletic Training program, along with assistant professors of athletic training Alicia Lacy and Shannon Wright, and senior athletic training major Katie Brittain to discuss the work of athletic trainers, how the field has evolved and the learning opportunities available through the university’s program.

News outlets share release on new MSAT program

The Bangor Daily News and Penobscot Bay Pilot republished the University of Maine’s news release about the College of Education and Human Development offering a new Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree.

A photo of University of Maine athletic training students working on skills in the Wes Jordan Athletic Training Education Center..

UMaine launches new master’s program in athletic training

The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development is now offering a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree that prepares students to join the growing allied health profession providing acute care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as prevention from injuries and illness.