Vision

Creating a Healthy, Progressive Global Community 

Mission

The School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training prepares graduates to be competitive entry level professionals or candidates for advanced study in applied and clinical health professions. The faculty, staff, and students of the School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training engage in professional education, scholarly activity, and meaningful public service. The School emphasizes the integration of healthy lifestyles, basic science, preventative medicine, and clinical care across the lifespan.   

The School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training has established the following goals in support of our vision and mission:

• Provide high-quality education and experiential learning opportunities in order to foster professional competence in students and recent graduates.  
  
  
• Foster an environment of interprofessional learning and cooperation for future professionals and healthcare.
  
  
• Contribute cutting-edge basic and applied research and scholarly activity in the field.
  
  
• Invest in faculty and staff development to ensure students are optimally prepared for an evolving professional workplace.
  
  
• Cultivate community relationships to serve students’ needs, while providing outreach and service to our discipline, community, and university.

IPAT also offers a comprehensive graduate curriculum that prepares post-graduates to become effective health professionals or competitive candidates for advanced study in related disciplines.