Athletic Training - Lake Superior State University

Athletic Training from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: LSSU's Athletic Training major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon successful completion of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at LSSU students are eligible to begin the application process to sit for the national certifcation exam through the board of certifcation. The ATEP at LSSU is comprised of two phases, the pre-professional phase and the professional phase. The pre-professional phase consists of the students' frst two years in which the student completes University core curriculum courses and pre-requisite coursework within the athletic training curriculum to enable the student to become eligible to apply for admission into the professional phase of the program. Students then make a formal application to the ATEP. The number of clinical sites available to the LSSU ATEP limits the number of students that can be admitted to the program on an annual basis. Students accepted into the professional phase of the ATEP will take advanced coursework and engage in supervised clinical experiences at private and university medical practices as well as LSSU athletics . Senior ATEP students are assigned to a staff ATC as they work with one of the athletic teams, and conclude their training with a 15-week internship selected in consultation with their academic advisor. A detailed program description, competitive admission requirements and Technical Standards for Admission are provided in the Athletic Training Education Program Student Manual and on the Recreation Studies/Exercise Science Web site. Career Descriptions: Colleges and Universities ? ATCs in this setting may provide health care services to student-athletes, teach in an ATEP or a combination of these duties. Professional Sports ? In this setting, ATCs provide athletic health care services for professional athletes involved with one sports organization. Sports Medicine Clinics ? This growing setting provides ATCs the opportunity to work with a number of different health care professionals and a diverse patient population. In addition to athletic injury rehabilitation, many clinics provide athletic training services for secondary schools. Secondary Schools ? Private and public secondary schools offer special job opportunities for ATCs. Many ATCs teach classes as well as provide health care services to the student-athletes. Other possible athletic training employment opportunities include: corporate health programs, health clubs, clinical and industrial health care programs and athletic training education programs View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.