The major in athletic training is designed to prepare and qualify students to take the Board of Certification Examination. Upon obtaining certification, students will be qualified athletic trainers for positions in settings such as high schools, colleges, sports medicine clinics, rehabilitation centers or private industry. The program provides solid didactic and clinical education and boasts a fully equipped, 1044-square foot athletic training laboratory facility, campus athletic training rooms and a staff of 17 approved clinical instructors. The program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Note: See Admissions Standards, Technical Standards and Retention Standards specific to this program as outlined above.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Health, Physical Education and Recreation department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos294.htm
Total Credits Required | 124 |
Liberal Studies |
30-40
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Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Bulletin
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