Dress Code
Being recognized as a healthcare provider is an important aspect of the athletic training profession. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged that each athletic training student (ATS) take pride in their personal and professional appearance. ATSs would be expected to dress neatly with shirts tucked in and clothes wrinkle-free as representatives of the CU AT Program. Taking into consideration the changes in weather and venue specific environments the ATS must be ready to adapt with their clothing accordingly. During inclement weather, pullovers, “wind” pants and other appropriate apparel is permitted. Hats are allowed at outdoor sporting events as long as it is a Cumberland University hat. Hats are not to be worn at indoor sporting events or while working practices or in the ATR. How you look and dress is not only a reflection of you, but on the entire AT Program and Cumberland University. Untidiness or sloppiness will not be tolerated when you are participating in the field experience. The certified staff and AT Program Director will handle violations using the Disciplinary Policy. General ATR or Practice Attire: Athletic Training Handbook – Academics 13 Shirts: ● Must be an approved CU shirt or sweatshirt ● May not wear a tank top ● Must be full coverage when working with athletes Pants: ● CU Athletic Mesh shorts (Director of AT Approval Only indicated by a special occasion) ● Khaki shorts/pants (Must be of appropriate length, if you question them-Don’t wear them!) ● “Wind-pants” Athletic Apparel (Director of AT Approval Only indicated by a special occasion) NO SWEATPANTS!!! ● Jeans are not allowed unless otherwise indicated by special occasion as deemed appropriate by the Director of AT Shoes: ● Must be athletic shoes for all field events ● Must not have open-toed shoes in ATR or weight room for safety (OSHA Standards) ● Shoes must be appropriate for running (i.e. strapless/backless shoes) ● For indoor sports, must be skid proof and non-scarring to gym floor ● No sandals are allowed ● No dress shoes on the wrestling mats that could tear the surface. Hats: ● Hats may be worn at outdoor practices and events. ● Hats with the Cumberland logo or Adidas logo are acceptable, but hats with other logos, colleges/universities are not acceptable while doing a clinical rotation. ● Hats are not to be worn indoors. Hair: ● Must be neat and clean, and maintained in such a manner to appropriately fulfill clinical responsibilities. Facial Hair: ● Mustaches and beards are acceptable as long as they are kept neat and clean. Body Piercings: ● Per OSHA standards, piercing to the body other than those in the earlobes are not permitted while the student is doing his/her clinical rotations. Students will be asked to remove piercing before being allowed to continue with their clinical experiences. Outdoor Event Coverage: Shirts: ● Must be approved CU AT Collared shirt ● Must be approved CU AT sweatshirt (cold weather) Pants: ● Khaki shorts/pants (Shorts must be of appropriate length, if you question them- Don’t wear them!) ● “Wind-pants” athletic apparel (Director of AT Approval Only indicated by a special occasion) Indoor Event Coverage: ● Must be approved CU AT collared shirt ● May wear dress clothes as indicated by Preceptor covering the event Athletic Attire Sponsorship Cumberland University Athletics has a contract with Adidas® Athletic Apparel. Therefore, it is required by the athletic department that ONLY Adidas® apparel be worn to Cumberland sponsored athletic events. This includes, but is not limited to, shoewear. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged that when purchasing your apparel for the school year that you keep this in mind. Adidas Apparel can be purchased at a discounted rate at Sports World Store. Name Badges Athletic Training Handbook – Academics 14 This policy is to be implemented when any athletic training student is working in an off-site clinical experience or on-site tournament in which they need to be identified as an athletic training student. The name badge is to be visible to other healthcare providers, parents, coaches, etc. Failure to wear your name badge is considered a violation of dress code and will result in disciplinary action. Loss of the name badge will be the student responsibility to obtain a replacement as soon as possible at the student’s expense. Replacements can be obtained with the Director of Resident Life Office by appointment only.