Athletic Training
 
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED AND LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER?
An Athletic Trainer certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and licensed by the state of Illinois, is a highly qualified paramedical professional, educated and experienced in dealing with the health care problems associated with sport.

To learn more go to WHS athletic trainer website

Wheeling High School has been using computer nuero-coginitve concussion testing since 2002. Our goal is to return the athlete back to activity as safely as possible.
 

To learn more go to WHS athletic trainer concussion website


The certified and licensed athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician when practicing in the state of Illinois.  

The WHS students athletic trainers work under the direction of the certified athletic trainers.
 

ATHLETIC TRAINING AT WHEELING HIGH SCHOOL

• prevention of athletic injuries through preseason testing, equipment fitting, and advice to coaches on off-season developmental programs
• recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries?
• rehabilitation of athletic injuries through the use of exercise and various hot, cold and electrical modalities
• education and counseling of athletes about various issues related to health, sport and exercise
• student trainer, coach and public education

Please assist our A.T. staff by downloading a copy of our Athletic Injury Update form1

This form should be filled out by the injured or ill athlete's physician and should be returned to a member of the Athletic Training Staff

To see our staff at work go to our WHS ATC picture website