Athletic Training

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training


What is Athletic Training?

Athletic training prepares you for a career as a certified athletic trainer in a variety of settings. This major helps you develop skills in assessment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, prevention, immediate care, and administration. Students who successfully complete this major are qualified and eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination.


What are the features of Miami's program?

Nationally acknowledged: Miami's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Personal attention: Low faculty-student ratios allow for a greater breadth of class discussions and more personal interaction. You will also have opportunities to do one-on-one research with our internationally recognized faculty, as well as independent projects and internships.

Clinical experiences: You will develop your skills in a wide variety of clinical sites, including Miami University Intercollegiate Athletics, local high schools, sports medicine clinics, and professional sports teams.


Are there special admission requirements?

Yes, to enter this major, you must be accepted by the Department of Kinesiology and Health. Admission is limited due to accreditation enrollment restrictions. Students declare the pre-major and become "affiliate" athletic training students. The pre-major occurs for two semesters during which students are rotated through clinical experiences in intercollegiate athletics for three, five-week rotations each semester. All entry-level athletic training pre-majors are required to complete an application to the program during their second semester.


What courses would I take?

Areas of study include anatomy, biomechanics, therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation, and prevention and assessment of athletic injuries. Because the majority of jobs are in secondary schools, students are encouraged to pursue a second major that results in teacher certification.


What can I do with this major?

The health and sports medicine fields have many opportunities for Athletic Training majors. Upon successful completion of the Board of Certification examination, students may begin careers in universities, professional sports, high schools, sports medicine clinics, and industry.

Miami's job placement rate is strong, thanks in part to the well-rounded education and practical experience students receive in internships and field experiences.


Who can I contact for more information?

For general information about Miami University, please contact:

Office of Admission
301 S. Campus Ave.
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056-3434
513-529-2531 (v/t)
www.muohio.edu/requestinfo

For specific information on the Athletic Training major, please contact:

Department of Kinesiology and Health
106 Phillips Hall
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-2700
www.muohio.edu/knh