HPER
Athletic Training Program
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Athletic Training Professional Program:
- Provides a diverse and cooperative clinical environment located in the University’s Intercollegiate Athletic Department of Medical Services and various other clinical sites.
- Prepares students for the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination in pursuit of a professional career as an entry-level certified athletic trainer.
- The athletic trainer specializes in prevention, evaluation and immediate care of injuries, the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries, organization and administration as well as education and counseling.
The undergraduate program is an entry-level professional program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with a major in athletic training.
Athletic trainers specialize in prevention, evaluation and immediate care of injuries, the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries, organization and administration as well as education and counseling.
Outside the classroom
The undergraduate Athletic Training Professional Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates of CAATE accredited programs will be eligible to sit for the BOC Examination.
Career possibilities
Graduates of this program are working with:
- high schools to prevent and treat athletic injuries, which may happen during practice or competition.
- colleges or universities. The athletic trainer covers practice sessions and competitions, supervises the clinical experiences of the undergraduate and graduate student athletic trainers and may teach sports medicine courses.
- sports medicine clinics. Athletic trainers have a variety of responsibilities. They work with patient treatment and rehabilitation and provide coverage for a high schools and small colleges on a daily basis or for game events.
- professional athletic teams. Football, baseball, basketball and ice hockey employ full time Certified Athletic Trainers and most have one or two Assistant Athletic Trainers who help provide athletic training health care year-round to athletes.
Advanced degrees
Western Michigan University also offers a graduate Athletic Training Professional Program.
Resource guide
Athletic Training Resources for career guidance and exploration