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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.

In the Athletic Training Room, the Athletic Trainers help evaluate and identify injuries, provide acute care, and educate students on next steps to care for their sports injuries. Athletic Trainers are also be on-site for specific high-risk Sport Club events.

See the FAQ below for questions related to Physical Therapy 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. 

Students must register for an Athletic Training Room appointment. If you cannot make your appointment, cancel before the start of your appointment block to avoid a no-show.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • 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.
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. 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. 
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.

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No. Ice bags are available during all Athletic Training Room hours on a drop-in basis.
This is a service for students. Faculty, staff, affiliates, and alumni are not able to book athletic training appointments.
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 following Athletic Trainers are employed by Sentara, and affiliates of JMU:

  • Scott Powers
  • Tom Pomerleau
  • Stacy Rider
  • Meghan Shifflett
  • Abby Forsyth
  • Scott Allyn

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!

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University Recreation
University Recreation Center (UREC)
MSC 3901
701 Driver Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
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540/568-8732
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