UREC offers student Athletic Training services for sports-related injuries! This service is provided in partnership with Sentara RMH. Our Athletic Trainers are licensed healthcare providers in the state of Virginia and hold the state credential of Certified Athletic Trainer.
Students can make an appointment for a New Injury Evaluation. A "new injury" is defined as a sports-related injury that the UREC Athletic Trainers have not yet seen you for. During this appointment, the Athletic Trainers evaluate and assess sports-related injuries, educate students on next steps to care for their injury, and refer for further care if needed.
During the New Injury Evaluation, UREC Athletic Trainers will provide direction if an Injury Follow Up appointment is needed (link coming soon), and how far out to schedule. Students may not schedule an Injury Follow Up appointment option for any injury the Athletic Trainers have not conducted a New Injury Evaluation.
If you cannot make your appointment, cancel an hour before the start of your appointment block to avoid a no-show. Arrive 5 minutes before your appointment. Late arrivals will result in a no-show.
Athletic Trainers also assess acute injuries and are also on-site for specific high-risk Sport Club events.
See the FAQ below for questions related to treatment, physical therapy, concussions, and more.
The University Health Center is available for students for all general medical concerns, view their services such as "Ask a Nurse." The UHC website also provides information regarding emergency and after-hours resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a service for students. Faculty, staff, affiliates, and alumni are not able to book athletic training appointments.
The Athletic Training Room is located on the second floor of UREC at the top of the main stairwell and next to the main elevator, within the UREC Wellness Center.
Students who have been directed by a physician for physical therapy are strongly encouraged to seek care from a physical therapy clinic prior to utilizing JMU UREC Athletic Training services.
JMU/UREC does not offer Physical Therapy, but there are numerous providers close to campus for you to consider in the next step of caring for your injury. JMU/UREC does not endorse any physical therapy clinic and is not responsible for any fees associated with these clinics. Physical Therapy Providers Near Campus (PDF)
The Athletic Trainers can serve as a resource for students who are at any phase of their injury recovery, specifically in the transition between physical therapy and returning to exercise/sport.
During New Injury Evaluation appointments, the Athletic Trainers will teach students any rehab exercises they recommend for their specific injury and how to replicate the exercises on their own using equipment in UREC fitness spaces or using every day items. Injury Follow Up appointments are to check progress and are not meant to serve as rehab appointments on a regular basis.
No. Ice bags are available during all Athletic Training Room open hours on a drop-in basis.
The Contrast Tub was not designed to handle full body submersions, and to maintain effective temperatures and keep the water sanitary, the Athletic Training Room does not offer drop-in ice baths. This is a medical modality that needs to be available for use by the Athletic Trainers.
Any JMU student suspecting they have a concussion should be evaluated by the University Health Center. Students can walk in to the UHC Urgent Care during business hours, call 540-568-6178 to speak to a nurse, or visit the UHC website for more information.
The University Health Center works closely with UREC Athletic Training to coordinate return-to-play protocol for sport club members in season.
- UREC Athletic Training services are available for currently enrolled JMU students free of charge. There may be charges for some durable medical equipment or prevention supplies.
- Participants are only permitted in the Athletic Training Room during open hours when a UREC Athletic Trainer is present.
- Participants must sign in every time they enter the athletic training room.
- Participants must wear appropriate exercise attire and footwear.
- No supplies are to be taken from the athletic training room without permission from a UREC Athletic Trainer.
- Priority for treatment will be given in order of arrival and/or medical emergency.
- Personal belongings must be kept in a day locker or in the Athletic Training Room waiting area.
- Only water or sport drinks in re-sealable sports bottles are permitted. Food and other beverages must be consumed in the Atrium.
Yes. These experiences are managed by Sentara, please fill out the Position Information and Application Form as a first step.
Contact Us
Reach the Athletic Trainers at urecatr@jmu.edu or call 540-568-8764. The Athletic Training Room is closed until Monday, January 20 and this email and phone number will not be monitored when closed. Thank you for your patience.
You may also reach out to the Associate Director for UREC Services with questions or feedback.
UREC welcomes feedback about what you enjoyed or suggestions for improvement. Please submit a comment card about your experience with UREC Athletic Training!
