Athletic Training - Indiana University - Bloomington

Athletic Training from Indiana University - Bloomington is a Campus Master Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview Educational preparation of athletic trainers at Indiana dates back as far as 1949. Since then the athletic training program has continued to develop under guidelines established by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This program is now highly regarded by those seeking to earn an advanced degree and to professionalize the skills necessary to be a successful athletic trainer. Indiana's program is classified as a Post Certificate Graduate Education Program (PCGE), meaning that it is designed to provide advanced preparation for individuals who are certified by the NATABOC. The Master of Science degree with specialization in Athletic Training may be earned through the Department of Kinesiology. Indiana University is one of only three institutions in the United States to offer accredited curricula at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Indiana University???s master's program includes a combination of classroom, clinical, and laboratory experiences as part of the two year degree . Selection for admission is competitive and limited to six candidates per year. Admission to the program is predicated on NATABOC certification or eligibility for certification as well as completion of the bachelor's degree. Career goals, previous experiences in athletic training, and scholastic performance are considered during the selection and admission process. The structure of the program provides the student with the unique opportunity to be exposed to different philosophies and techniques (taught by a talented and experienced faculty and professional staff) Graduate students work closely with Indiana University's Athletics Department as well as the community school corporations to provide athletic health care for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes. Career Opportunities Certified Athletic Trainers can find employment opportunities in the following settings: Secondary Schools Public and private schools offer special job opportunities for athletic trainers. Many athletic trainers in the high school setting also teach in various academic subjects. Colleges and Universities Institutions of higher education have historically been recognized places for employment for athletic trainers. The job responsibilities generally fall into two categories: Athletic department staff assignment Combination faculty/athletic trainer. Employment in this setting remains stable with little turnover. A majority of colleges and universities require a master's degree for employment. Private or Hospital Based Clinics Corporate and hospital based physical therapy and sport medicine clinics employ the services of athletic trainers. The job responsibilities vary greatly depending upon the regulatory practice acts in their state. Positions often fall into two categories: Full time clinic athletic trainer typically treating physically active individuals Full time employee of the clinic, working half days in the clinic treating patients and the afternoons in a secondary school setting This setting has been the predominant area for job availability for the past several years. Corporate or Industrial Setting Industrial athletic trainers work for major companies in the facility's health center in the plant. Their job responsibilities involve site analysis, work hardening, fitness assessment, and screening plus the traditional athletic training tasks of evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injury. Professional Settings An extremely small percentage of athletic trainers work in the professional sports arena. These positions have very little turnover. View more details on Indiana University - Bloomington, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.