CONTACT THE ATHLETIC TRAINER

Phone:
814-949-5325

Fax:
814-949-5412

Mailing Address:
Sue Barkman, ATC
Penn State Altoona
Adler Building
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601

Sue Barkman
Head Athletic Trainer

Sue Barkman, MS, ATC, EMT became a certified athletic trainer in 1986.  She began serving as the full time athletic trainer at Penn State Altoona in 2002 after a 12 year stint with the Hollidaysburg Area School District.  She was instrumental in developing the athletic training program at Hollidaysburg and covered the school's high school, junior varsity, and junior high sports teams.

Her extensive experience in sports medicine and emergency care extend far beyond high school and collegiate athletics.  Sue spent time with the United States Field Hockey Association, the United States Olympic Committee in Lake Placid, the University of Tennessee women's basketball program, the United States Women's Lacrosse Association, and the Penn State University football, field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer programs at University Park.

She also has been very active for several decades as a volunteer for the Special Olympics, Pennsylvania (SOPA).  Much of that time was spent as the coordinator for athletic training and medical services for the summer games held at University Park annually.  Sue holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in health and physical education.

It is required that if you are interested in trying out for any of our varsity teams, you must annually complete the two necessary pre-participation forms found below.  Unless otherwise stated on our web site, these forms must be completed, submitted, and postmarked at least 14 days prior to the first conditioning session, tryout, or practice.

This is required before any conditioning, try-out, practice, or competition process begins.  If you have any questions regarding preliminary requirements, participation, or sports medicine, please contact Sue Barkman at 814-949-5325.  CLICK HERE to view the FAQ sheet that will help you accurately complete the forms below.

Please complete these two pre-participation forms

1)  Electronically submit the participation form.  DO NOT SUBMIT UNLESS YOU HAVE FILLED IN EVERY FIELD!  Once you click Submit, you may not alter the form.

1)  PARTICIPATION FORM

2)  Print the pre-participation physical exam form and fill out the first five pages.  Have the physician or clinician performing your medical exam sign and complete the sixth page.  Return all six pages to:

Sue Barkman, ATC
Penn State Altoona Athletic Department
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM AS AN ATTACHMENT VIA E-MAIL!

2)  PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EXAM FORM

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