Athletic Training - Park University

Athletic Training from Park University is a Campus Bachelor Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The athletic training major, accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), provides graduates with a variety of course and practical experiences related to the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Admission to this program occurs prior to the sophomore year. Transfer students who qualify to be at the sophomore level or higher will be required to apply to the athletic training program prior to enrollment in athletic training courses. Acceptance is based on a minimum overall grade point average, success in designated professional courses, recommendations, athletic training competencies and proficiencies, and a minimum completion of observational hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Once accepted into the program, students will be required to do four clinical assignments over no less than four semesters during a period of no more than five years. Upon completion of the athletic training major, students are eligible to apply for the Board of Certification exam. The career outlook for certified athletic trainers is excellent. Once certified, employment opportunities for athletic trainers include highschools, two-and four-year colleges and universities, professional sports, rehabilitation clinics and fitness facilities. Professional and graduate schools complement the athletic training major by offering curriculum in health-related areas such as physical or occupational therapy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and physician assistant. View more details on Park University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.