Athletic Training
A Certified athletic trainer is a health care professional who specializes in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity.
At Davenport, we strive to provide the best athletic health care for our student athletes. The athletic training program at Davenport University is under the direct supervision of team physician, Aryn Johnson, DO. If a student-athlete is injured while participating in a supervised intercollegiate sport activity, they will be evaluated by a certified athletic trainer, provided immediate care, and referred for follow-up care, when necessary.
Staff
The athletes at Davenport are well serviced by our Sports Medicine Team:
Dr. Johnson practices Sports Medicine in Caledonia, Michigan with Metro Health. This is his second year as the team physician for Davenport University. Dr. Aryn Johnson graduated from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine with a DO and has been in the profession for 5 years.
- Dr. Tom Matelic, MD - Team Orthopedic Suregeon
Dr. Matelic specializes in the prevention and treatment of injuries in athletes of all ages. His orthopaedic specialties are sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, total joint reconstruction and ligament reconstruction and repair. Dr. Matelic is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with additional fellowship training and subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. Dr. Matelic works at the Sports Medicine Institute of Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan.
Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan Website
We are privileged and thankful to have both Dr. Johnson and Dr. Matelic working with the athletes at Davenport University.
Physical Exams and Clearance to Participate
All students wishing to participate in athletics must pass a physical examination with the team physician and provide proof of current health insurance prior to tryouts or participation. Each student-athlete must have an approved physical examination with a medical history on file in the training room in order to participate in an intercollegiate sport. Approval for participation is based on a thorough review of the student-athlete's health status. The final decision on physical qualification or reason for rejection is the responsibility of the team physician. Additionally, the team physician has the final authority regarding participation subsequent to an injury or illness.
Required Forms
All forms below are required of all student-athletes:
Acknowledgment of Insurance | Emergency Contact | Assumption of Risk | Consent for Treatment
All forms below are required of new and transfer student-athletes:
Physical Form (Parent/Guardian) | Physical Form (Doctor)
The training room is located downstairs in the Davenport University Student Center right across from each of the home team's locker rooms.