Athletic Training is recognized as an allied health care profession by the American Medical Association. It encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

 

The athletic trainer's professional preparation is directed towards the development of specified competencies in the following domains:

The Athletic Training Program prepares students for a career as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) but also builds a solid foundation for students interested in medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other allied health care professions. See this careers page for additional information. Typical employment settings for graduates of the program include college and university athletics, high schools, clinics and hospitals, professional sports teams, and corporate and industrial healthcare settings.

 

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