About Lipscomb
The Department of Kinesiology Athletic Training Degree
Description of Program: The bachelor of science degree in athletic training (AT) is designed to prepare the student for the NATABOC certification as an athletic trainer. The program is an entry level Athletic Training Education Program accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The degree is a multi-disciplinary program, with course work in athletic training, biology, chemistry, computer science, exercise physiology and health and physical education.
Admission into the Program: All students majoring in Athletic Training must be accepted into the Athletic Training Program. To be eligible for application, each applicant must submit an application packet to the Athletic Training Program Director. This application packet must include:
- Official copy of the applicant''s transcript (minimum 2.50 GPA required for admission to the Athletic Training Program).
- 2 letters of reference
- Completion of the basic Athletic Training competency skills from AT 2002.
- Students must meet the technical standards established by the NATA Edcuation Council.
Once the application packet is complete and submitted to the Program Director, each applicant will be interviewed by the Athletic Training Committee. The Athletic Training Committee will determine which applicants are admitted into the Program. Most students make application to the Program during the semester in which they are enrolled in AT 2002 (typically in the fall of their sophomore year). Upon gaining acceptance into the Program, students must purchase Athletic Training Student liability insurance. In addition to the required courses, all students must accrue a minimum of 800 clinical hours while in the Program (minimum time to accrue hours is a two-year period) and prior to graduation. Only students admitted to the Athletic Training Program can pursue a major in Athletic Training. All students must meet the NATABOC certification and CAAHEP Program requirements prior to being eligible for graduation.
Program Experiences: All students interested in athletic training will have an opportunity to work with Lipscomb's varsity athletic teams and gain athletic training experience working at several clinical sites in Nashville, including Baptist Hospital Sports Medicine Center.
Future Employment: Most students graduating with B.S. degrees in athletic training pursue employment opportunities with athletic teams (high school or college level) or in a clinical environment working with physical therapists, physicians and others involved in athletic rehabilitation. Many students also choose to attend graduate programs in athletic training or athletic administration. Athletic Training Major Course List View the 2000-2001 Certified Athletic Trainers and Athletic Training Students.
