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B.S. in Athletic Training
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training
The athletic trainer is an allied health care professional that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and immediate care of injuries, as well as the rehabilitation and reconditioning of acute and chronic medical conditions and injuries.
The WMU Athletic Training Professional Program (ATPP):
- Is dedicated to providing a quality education to the students that are enrolled in the athletic training education curriculum. The didactic courses provide a foundation of knowledge that is further developed during clinical practicum courses and clinical rotations.
- Prepares students for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination in pursuit of a career as an entry level certified athletic trainer.
- Is a selective admission program. To meet eligibility, prospective students must complete all pre-program requirements and apply to the ATPP. Please refer to the application instructions for details.
The Western Michigan University undergraduate Athletic Training Professional Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates of CAATE accredited programs are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination.
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Outside the classroom
Students are provided with a diverse and cooperative clinical environment through clinical practicum courses and clinical rotations. Students are placed in the University's Intercollegiate Athletic Department of Medical Services and various other clinical sites including area sports medicine clinics, Division III intercollegiate athletics and high schools.
Transfer Students are strongly encouraged to contact , AT, ATC, Program Director, Undergraduate Athletic Training Program, directly to discuss your specific needs and interests.
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.
Questions about the undergraduate Athletic Training Program?
Please contact Dr. Gayle Thompson, AT, ATC,