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Athletic Training Fundamentals
Athletic trainers play an integral role in the health and well-being of athletes.
- Entrance into the program is by selective admission
- Core curriculum includes:
- medical terminology
- human anatomy and physiology
- health and fitness
- biochemistry
- sports nutrition
- care and prevention of athletic injuries
- therapeutic methods and general medical aspects
Professional Preparation
You will receive the skills and clinical proficiencies required to successfully sit for the Board of Certification examination and the state of Ohio licensure examination.
- Program accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- win teaching awards
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Clinical Experience
Ohio requires 800 hours of documented, athletic training experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer to qualify for state licensure.
- You will be given a variety of different sport rotations during your clinical experience, including:
- opposite gender sports
- contact sports
- collision sports
- in-season/off-season sports
- Field experience can be complete at any of UA's affiliate allied health settings:
- Akron General Medical Center
- Summa Health Systems
- Physical Therapy Center for Family PT
Real-world Experience
You can expand your knowledge and skills by working at one of the college-operated centers:
- Center for Child Development
- Center for Economic Education
- Center for Urban and Higher Education
- Center for Literacy
- ZipFit
Education Student Organizations
- American Society for Training and Development
- Akron Council of Education Students
- Black Education Students
- Student Council for Exceptional Children
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
| First Year | Third Year | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy I |
3 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 | Physiology of Execise & Lab |
3 |
| English Composition I | 4 | Advanced Athletic Inj Mgt: UE |
3 |
| Basic Statistics | 3 | AT Lab III (HS) |
1 |
| Concepts of Health & Fitness |
3 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
|
First Aid/CPR: Professional Rescuer |
2 | Cultural Diversity |
2 |
| Introduction to Athletic Training | 1 | Practicum I (Ortho) | 1 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | Humanities in Western Traditions I |
4 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 | Orthopedic Injury & Pathology | 3 |
| English Composition II | 3 | Therapeutic Exercise & Rehab Princ |
3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
AT Lab IV | 1 |
| Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
General Medical Aspects | 3 |
| Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries Lab |
1 |
Total | 30 |
| Geology | 1 | ||
| Total | 35 | Fourth Year | |
| Clinical Experience I | 2 | ||
| Second Year | Nutrition in Sport |
3 | |
| Kinesiology | 3 | Strength & Conditioning Fund |
3 |
| Principles of Athletic Training | 2 | Organization/Administration: HCP | 3 |
| Basic Pharmacology |
3 | Therapeutic Exercise & Rehab App. | 3 |
| Therapeutic Modalities |
3 | AT Lab V | 1 |
| AT Lab I |
1 | Cultural Diversity |
2 |
| Sports Rules & Regs AT |
1 | Practicum II (Gen Med) |
1 |
| Effective Oral Communication OR Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 | Humanities | 2 |
| Nutrition Fundamentals |
3 | Research Seminar AT |
2 |
| Emergency Care | 3 | Field Experience | 3 |
| Musculoskeletal Anatomy II |
3 |
Seminar in AT | 2 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Humanities |
4 |
| Advanced Ath Inj Mgt: LE | 3 | Psychology of Injury |
2 |
| AT Lab II |
1 | Total |
33 |
| Total |
32 |
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in athletic training paves the way for careers as:
- high school athletic trainers
- college/university athletic trainers
- sports and resort managers
- coaches
- team physicians
- fitness consultants
- sports physical therapists
- massage therapists
- strength and conditioning specialists
- fitness instructors
Athletic trainers work in a variety of settings:
- colleges and universities
- high schools
- professional sports organizations
- hospitals or clinics
- athletic and fitness facilities
Career Outlook
Opportunities in the field of athletic training are growing, particularly as the population ages.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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