
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.
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.
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!