Athletic Training · Texas
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Athletic Training prepares students to prevent, evaluate, and rehabilitate injuries in physically active people, suiting those who want a hands-on clinical role in sports and orthopedic care.
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What you'll study in a Athletic Training program
- Functional anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system
- Injury prevention, risk reduction, and protective taping and bracing
- Clinical evaluation and orthopedic assessment of joints and soft tissue
- Therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise for rehabilitation
- Emergency and acute care, including concussion recognition and management
- Biomechanics and exercise physiology applied to physically active populations
- General medical conditions, pharmacology, and nutrition for the active patient
- Supervised clinical rotations with teams, clinics, and other patient settings
Where a Athletic Training degree can lead
- Athletic trainers
- Rehabilitation Technician
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapist (with DPT)
- Physician Assistant (with master's)
Typical pay: BLS reports a 2024 median wage of $60,250 for athletic trainers.
An undergraduate Athletic Training major builds the science foundation for musculoskeletal care: anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, injury prevention and evaluation, therapeutic modalities and exercise, emergency care, and pharmacology, paired with supervised clinical hours alongside sports teams, clinics, and other physically active populations. Coursework emphasizes hands-on assessment of joints and soft tissue, recognition of acute and emergency conditions, and the design of rehabilitation programs.
Athletic training is now practiced as a master's-level clinical field. Many students complete a bachelor's in athletic training, exercise science, or a related area and then enter a graduate program; the credential to practice as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is earned through a CAATE-accredited master's degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the typical entry-level education for athletic trainers is a master's degree.
Graduates work on the sidelines and in clinics, performing on-field injury evaluation, taping and bracing, concussion screening, and return-to-play decisions, and collaborating with physicians and physical therapists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of athletic trainers to grow 11.1% from 2024 to 2034, and reports a 2024 median wage of $60,250 per year.
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