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What Can I Do With a Major in Athletic Training?
The athletic training major at Miami University leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree and is an accredited curriculum by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) and the National Athletic Trainers' Association - Joint Review Committee. Students who successfully complete this major will be qualified and eligible to take NATA's National Board of Certification examination.
The Mission of the Athletic Training Educational Program at Miami University is to prepare educated professional Athletic Trainers by providing opportunities through the academic curriculum as well as clinical experiences with Miami's Intercollegiate Athletics and off-campus internships. With these experiences students develop competency and proficiency of entry level skills and for successful completion of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification Examination and employment placement in the Athletic Training profession.
The program requirements for the major at Miami are scheduled in a four-year sequence. Students will develop skills in assessment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, prevention, immediate care, and administration. Areas of study include anatomy, biomechanics, and therapeutic exercise and modalities. In addition to the formal course requirements, a great deal of clinical experience under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer is required to successfully fulfill the program requirements and to attain a competency and proficiency of the required skills. We encourage students to expect to put in a minimum of 1200 clinical hours to successfully complete Miami's curriculum and clinical education competencies. All students admitted into the program are afforded the opportunity to complete this requirement. The clinical field experience will be met through scheduled hours which shall include on campus training room morning and afternoon hours, sport practices and competition coverage with Miami University Intercollegiate Athletics, local high schools, and clinics.
Interests
Students who have an interest in sports, an allied medical health career, and in helping people, pursue this major. This major, in combination with an Exercise Science double major, also prepares students to go on to the physical therapy or occupational therapy, physician assistant, medical, or chiropractic.
Opportunities - Careers
Athletic Training prepares students for a career as a certified athletic trainer in a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of NATA's National Board of Certification examination, students can begin a career in universities, professional sports, high schools, sports medicine clinics, and industry. A prime job market for athletic trainers remain in secondary schools, and students who are certified teachers will maximize their employment opportunities.
Sources of Additional Information
- Department of Kinesiology and Health (207 McGuffey Hall, 529-6317)
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