Athletic Training/Trainer

The Athletic Training/Trainer bachelor's degree program at Appalachian State University is offered at the public institution located in Boone, NC. This program is part of the health professions field (CIP 51.0913) and prepares students for careers as athletic trainers, covering injury prevention, clinical evaluation, rehabilitation, and health care administration within athletic and clinical settings.

Appalachian State University offers several related programs on the Boone campus, including associate degrees in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Graphic Communications, General, and Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician, as well as a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology/Technician. Students pursuing the Athletic Training/Trainer bachelor's degree can expect coursework in anatomy, physiology, therapeutic exercise, sports medicine, and clinical practice, along with preparation for the Board of Certification examination required for professional athletic trainer credentialing.