What Is Athletic Training?
As defined by the National Athletic Trainers' Association:
Athletic training is practiced by Athletic Trainers, healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.
Athletic training is practiced by Athletic Trainers, healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.
Places where Athletic Trainers can be found:
- Schools (K-12, colleges and universities)
- Performing arts venues
- Hospitals
- Occupational workplaces (industrial, commercial and government settings)
- Physician offices
- Sports facilities (Olympic, professional, amateur and recreational)
- Sports medicine clinics
- Military branches
- Fitness and wellness centers
Suggested Course Sequence:
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Credit Hours FIRST SEMESTER .................................... 16ENGL 1113 English Composition I .............. 3 CS 1113 Computer Concepts .......................3 ORNT 1101 Freshman Orientation ...............1 BISI 1114 General Biology............................4 MATH 1513 College Algebra ........................3 HPEA Activity Electives .................................2 SECOND SEMESTER .................................15 ENGL 1213 English Composition II .............. 3 HIST 1483 American History to 1865 (or) HIST 1493 American History since 1865 ...............3 HPET 2212 First Aid.......... ...........................2 CHEM 1314 General Chemistry I ..................4 HPET 2633 Care & Prev of Ath Injuries .........3 THIRD SEMESTER .....................................15 POLI 1113 American Government ................3 Humanities Elective ......................................3 BISI 2104 Human Anatomy ..........................4 HPET 1113 Nutrition .....................................3 HPET 2382 Athletic Training-Practicum I .....2 FOURTH SEMESTER .................................16 General Education Electives ........................ 4 Humanities Elective ..................................... 3 BISI 2204 Human Physiology........................4 HPET 1223 Health Ed. and Wellness ............3 HPET 2482 Athletic Training-Practicum II ....2 This is a suggested sequence timeline only. A student may require more than four semesters to complete this Associate in Science degree. The Associate in Science degree in Athletic Training is designed to prepare students adequately for the athletic training programs offered at four-year institutions. Under the supervision of a licensed physician, the athletic trainer serves an important role in the health care system of recognizing, preventing, evaluating, managing and rehabilitating sports injuries. Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health care profession. Specifically, the Athletic Trainer specializes in five practice areas: Prevention of athletic injuries; Recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries; Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; Health care administration; Education and counseling. Students who desire to become candidates in Athletic Training are required to make a formal application to the Athletic Training department for admission to the program. This application must be submitted on or before April 15 and formal approval is required. GPA and ACT composite scores are weighed heavily as acceptance is highly competitive. Career Opportunities Athletic Trainer Physical Therapist Strength & Conditioning |
Contact Information:
Julie Baggett, M.Ed., LAT, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Office: 580.548.2369
Training Room: 580.548.2358
Fax: 580.628.6296