Athletic Trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who provide patient-centered
care in collaboration with a physician. As part of the healthcare team, services provided
by ATs include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent
care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation
of injuries and medical conditions.
The Athletic Training Program at Western Carolina University focuses and promotes
critical thinking and problem solving in our students through a hands-on curriculum
that provides a wide variety of clinical education opportunities.
Please Note: The Athletic Training Program is no longer accepting students for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree.
Athletic Training Faculty
The faculty and staff of WCU’s Athletic Training Program are committed to students’
success and to building strong, competent athletic training professionals.
Core Faculty
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Dr. Melissa Snyder, LAT, ATC, CSCS
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Undergraduate Program Director, Associate Professor
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Tara Peterson, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
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Coordinator of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
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Dr. Ashley Thrasher, LAT, ATC
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MSAT Program Director, Assistant Professor
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Dr. Jessica Kirby, LAT, ATC
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Teaching Assistant Professor
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Associated Faculty
Medical Directors
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Dr. Larry Supik, MD
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ATP Medical Director
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