Athletic Training/Trainer

The Athletic Training/Trainer bachelor's degree program at McKendree University is offered by this private nonprofit institution located in Lebanon, IL. The program falls within the health professions field (CIP 51.0913) and prepares students for careers as athletic trainers, covering injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and clinical decision-making for physically active populations.

McKendree University offers related programs across health and technology disciplines. Related programs at the school include bachelor's and associate degrees in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and an associate degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Students in the Athletic Training bachelor's program can expect coursework in exercise science, orthopedic assessment, therapeutic modalities, and sports medicine, along with supervised clinical hours working with athletic populations. Graduates are prepared to pursue Board of Certification (BOC) examination eligibility and employment in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and collegiate or secondary school athletic settings.