Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

Athletic Training is the allied health care field concerned with the management of health care problems associated with sports participation. Athletic trainers work cooperatively with physicians, coaches and other allied health professionals to form the sports medicine team. Employment opportunities include medical offices, professional sports teams, university and high school teams, physical therapy clinics, corporation fitness centers, health clubs, senior citizen centers, and city recreational facilities.

The athletic training education program is on probation with a progress report due on or before December 1, 2009, to the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).   Upon completion of the program, students have the necessary preparation to take the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Exam.