2025 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 18–20, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
The following is the Session Descriptions for the 2025 ATRA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX. All sessions, times, and presenter information have been confirmed, though final adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances onsite.
For a visual Calendar view, please visit: Schedule at a Glance
For information on our Bonus Day at Morgan's Sports on Friday October 17th, please visit: ATRA San Antonio Bonus Day: Morgan's Sports
Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC approval is currently pending. Please check back for updates prior to the conference.
Note: Poster presentations may be eligible for CEUs in 2025. Final determinations will be reflected once CEU approvals are finalized.
For questions related to specialty certification areas, please refer to the PDF version of the program for designation icons and CEU-eligible sessions.
Code of Conduct:
All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests are expected to uphold the ATRA Conference Code of Conduct.
To review the Code, view it here.
Note on Non-ATRA Activities:
Please note that any events or activities not listed in the official ATRA San Antonio program are independently organized and not affiliated or sponsored by ATRA. ATRA is not responsible for independently coordinated events, meetups or activities not articulated in this program. Individuals interested in non-ATRA sponsored activities should contact their respective organizations directly for details.
CARTE Brief Overview & Site Visitor Training
Session Description
The session will provide a general overview of the purpose of CARTE and the Accreditation Process. The main topic will be Accreditation Site Visitor Training for CARTE/CAAHEP accreditation.
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding of the evolution of CARTE and the rationale for CAAHEP-CARTE
accreditation.
2. Complete essential aspects of a self-study for academic accreditation under CAAHEP
including forms and curriculum.
3.Identify three methods for tracking program outcomes related to CAAHEP accreditation
through CARTE.
Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply
Management
Research
Other
Target Audience
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1b3107ee277e84509edab39a0f984f14.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Tim RJ Passmore, Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE)")
Tim RJ Passmore, Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE)
Biographical Information
Dr. Passmore is a Professor of Recreational Therapy at Oklahoma State University, Interim Head Of the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health, & Recreation. Dr. Passmore has severed nationally as a member of ATRA Board of Directors & President of ATRA. He has served as the Chair of NART, and is currently serving as Chair of CARTE. He is the Editor in Chief of the American Recreational Therapy Journal (AJRT). Dr. Passmore has written extensively on coverage of recreational therapy and has several community based research projects addressing Parkinson's disease and other balance related disorders.