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Athletic Training
Mission Statement
The mission of the Athletic Training Education Program at UA is to prepare competent entry-level Certified Athletic Trainers who will be eligible for certification and licensure, and will be prepared for employment as athletic trainers in their chosen allied health career path. Students will complete challenging course work and be provided numerous clinical rotations with physically active populations and allied health professionals which are designed to provide enhanced learning experiences.
Program Goals
The goal of the program is to provide athletic training students comprehensive training through coursework and clinical experiences in the areas of:
- Risk Management and Injury Prevention
- Pathology of Injury and Illness
- Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
- Medical Conditions and Disabilities
- Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercise
- Pharmacology
- Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
- Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses
- Health Care Administration
- Professional Development and Responsibility
Four-year Academic Plan - Athletic Training
For additional information on this program, please contact:
Stacey Buser, M.S., A.T.,C/LAT
Program Director Athletic Training
Department of Sport Science & Wellness Education
Memorial Hall 77D
Akron, Ohio 44325-5103
(330)972-7475
buser@uakron.edu |
Careers in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science - A brochure from the American College of Sports Medicine
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