12th ANNUAL SWATA ATHLETIC TRAINING
STUDENT COMPETENCY WORKSHOP

JANUARY 30–February 1, 2020
 
OVERVIEW: The 2.5 day SWATA Competency Workshop is intended to be a complement to CAATE athletic training programs and to assist students preparing for professional credentialing examinations in athletic training (state and/or national exam formats). The examinations, covering the domains of athletic training, will be scored to provide attendees with a baseline of their cognitive knowledge.  Feedback will be provided on exam questions.  The workshop will also provide nationally recognized speakers, active hands-on learning labs, and networking opportunities.  The District VI Quiz Bowl Competition is also held in conjunction with the Competency Workshop.  The winning team will represent District VI at the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia Atlanta, GA.


TARGET AUDIENCE:  College and University Juniors, Seniors; and Entry-level Master's Graduate Students
2019 DATES:  Thursday, January 30 through Saturday, February 1, 2020
LOCATION:  Campus of Texas State University, San Marcos Texas  (for a map click on: http://www.maps.txstate.edu)
 
TESTING FORMAT:  Attendees will complete the domain exams via an online format similar to the BOC exam.  The examinations will also be offered via paper and pencil, as needed. However, students are highly encouraged to bring their laptops for wireless internet access.
 
QUIZ BOWL: The District VI Quiz Bowl Competition is also held in conjunction with the Competency Workshop.  The winning team will represent District VI at the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia, June 17-20, 2020 in Atlanta, GA. Students attending the Competency Workshop will be eligible to enter a team for the Quiz Bowl.   To register a team, please email the school and team member names (3 members + alternate) to Grace Savage at [email protected] by Friday, January 24th.

REGISTRATION COST:
   
EARLY NATA MEMBERS                 $80
LATE NATA MEMBERS                    $90*
NON-NATA MEMBERS EARLY        $95
NON-NATA MEMBERS LATE           $105*


*Late registration will require an additional fee of $10, for all registrations received after 11:00pm on January 16, 2020.
 
**Anyone requesting a refund of registration fees must make that request directly to Sarah Mitchell ([email protected]).  Upon her approval, a refund will be processed minus a $4.00 refund/cancellation processing fee.
 
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Country Inn & Suites San Marcos – Hotel Room Rates at $99 per night for up to 4 people per room (through January 14th). Please click on the Hotel page for details. 
 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SWATA COMPETENCY WORKSHOP
  • Assessment of all Domains, with feedback and discussion (multiple practice questions provided)
  • Two tracks available: junior/first year masters student track and a  senior/second year masters student track
  • Information concerning the BOC exam and question format
  • Presentations by leaders in athletic training and sports medicine
  • Active learning (hands-on) labs (such as manual therapy, MMT, etc. 
  • Additional practice questions concerning particular areas (such as pharmacology, psychosocial issues, professional development, EBP)
  • Roundtable discussions with SWATA Young Professional Committee Members 
  • Computer Based Format (similar to BOC exam)
  • Ice-breakers, social activities, and time to network with students and professionals