Academic Programs
School of Health & Rehabilitation Science, Department of Sports Medicine & Nutrition, Program of Sports Medicine / Athletic Training
Undergraduate Program
Background Several years ago the American Medical Association recognized athletic training as an allied health profession. The University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program , established in 1978 as an NATA-approved curriculum, has since undergone an extensive program evaluation earning initial accreditation in 1997 and continuing accreditation in 2004 2004 overseen by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This well-established program in athletic training prepares students for a career in the multidisciplinary field of sports medicine. |
Program Information Housed in the internationally renowned School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree program consists of a 43 credit hour core complimented by 22 credit hours of coursework in Rehabilitation Science. The program is structured to provide a rigorous plan of study to include both academic and clinical education experiences. The students' clinical requirements include direct patient care with athletes and physically active patients and evaluation of skills by an Approved Clinical Instructor who supervises each student's clinical experience. Students rotate through three on-campus athletic training facilities and several off-site affiliated settings during the clinical education component acquiring valuable skills under the direct supervision of certified athletic training staff, team physicians and other allied health professionals. |
BOC, Inc. Certification Upon successful completion of the four-year baccalaureate degree, students are eligible to sit for the BOC, Inc. certification examination. Successful completion of this exam affords the candidate a variety of employment opportunities including athletic training services for high schools, sports medicine and rehabilitation clinics, colleges, universities, and professional athletic teams. Additionally, many students pursue graduate education opportunities in a number of sports medicine-related professions. |
Undergraduate Program Contact Information Kevin M. Conley, PhD, ATC |
Additional Information for Undergraduate Program Admission procedures and curriculum For more information, please visit the website of the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences |
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