Athletic Training - Emory and Henry College

Athletic Training from Emory and Henry College is a Campus Bachelor Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Instruction in the Emory & Henry Physical Education Department is distinctive for several reasons. First is our commitment to a well-rounded liberal arts education. We believe that students who gain wide exposure to history, literature, and culture have the potential to show the greatest leadership and management skills in physical education teaching, coaching, athletic training, recreation, or any other chosen area of physical education. A second commitment is to instill in our students the motivation to condition mind and body and to relate knowledge and experience in achieving lifetime wellness. Third, we believe students need to understand the major underlying issues in the field while also gaining specific experience. In class, students grapple with significant issues in areas such as medical rehabilitation, liability, wellness, and ethical behavior. Outside class, many forms of hands-on experience are available for teaching practical applications. Degree Program The Physical Education Department offers major in Athletic Training. The Athletic Training Education track is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in athletic training. Athletic training majors observe and assist the head trainer in preventive and rehabilitative care in both a clinical and athletic training room setting. Career Opportunities The career programs of study in the Physical Education Department at Emory & Henry may prepare you to become a coach, teacher, athletic trainer, or a business leader. Students also prepare for graduate study in physical therapy and for varied types of work in settings such as municipal recreation departments, retirement communities, fitness centers, resort areas, and hospitals. View more details on Emory and Henry College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.