As an athletic training major you'll learn to prevent, assess and treat bone and muscle injuries and illnesses. You'll acquire knowledge, skills and an understanding of physical activity that allow you to work in health, education, government and corporate settings. You will learn risk management, injury and illness pathology, acute care, therapeutic exercise, psychosocial intervention and pharmacology.
The bachelor's degree in Athletic Training program will graduate its final students Spring Semester 2022. From Fall 2019 forward, it will not be available to incoming students.
The changing nature of health care and an increased emphasis on inter-professional practice prompted accreditation, certification, advocacy and research organizations to mandate that Athletic Training be a master's-degree program.
If you have questions, contact William Picconatto at wjpicconatto@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-4718. Alternatively, call the Kinesiology Department at 320-308-4251.
Graduates of the Athletic Training Program have been employed at universities and colleges participating at all competitive levels of the NCAA.
Graduates of the Athletic Training Program have continued their education in medical schools and physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational and chiropractic programs, among others.
Program Requirements
Kinesiology Department
Athletic Training Scholarships