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.

The athletes at Davenport are well serviced by our Sports Medicine Team

• Wendi Corelli MS, ATC - Head Athletic Trainer
• Dr. Aryn Johnson, DO - Team Physician
• 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 orthopedic specialties are sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, total joint reconstruction and ligament reconstruction and repair. Dr. Matelic is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with additional fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine. Dr. Matelic works with Orthopedic Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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 for first-time (including transfers) student-athletes:

Acknowledgement of Insurance
Accident Insurance
Consent For Treatment
Emergency Contact

Required forms for all student-athletes:

Exam Form
Health History Form

The athletes and Sports Medicine Staff are anxiously waiting for the completing of the new Student Center where the Athletic Training Room will be located.