Athletic Training
The Athletic Training Major is designed for those seeking a career
as a Certified Athletic Trainer, and qualifies students to take the
certification exam administered by the National Athletic Trainers
Association Board of Certification. A student in athletic training will learn
to apply knowledge of human anatomy, human physiology, exercise
physiology, Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, conditioning, strength
training, nutrition and therapy in the prevention, evaluation, recognition,
immediate care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Alumni SPOTLIGHT
Name: Rachael Butler
Class of: 2005 Southern Utah University
Current job: Assistant Athletic Trainer
Adams State College
“I absolutely loved my time at SUU. I had great instructors in the athletic training program, and with such a variety of experiences in so many of the different sports, I really got a taste of “real world” athletic training. SUU was a great place to start my athletic training education!”
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POINTS of DISTINCTION
- 99 percent acceptance rate into graduate programs
- Hands-on experience through discipline-specific service learning
- High success rate on NATABC professional certification exam
- Professionally qualified instructors with real world experience
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Career opportunities include work with athletic teams at all levels of competition, in sports medicine, clinical settings, or other allied health facilities and industries.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
SUU’s J.L. Sorenson Physical Education Building is one of the finest facilities of its type in the western United States. It houses a 50-meter Olympic-sized swimming pool, a fitness center, three basketball courts, an indoor track, a climbing wall, five racquetball courts, five “smart” classrooms and several specialized labs.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
- SUU’s athletic training program partners with Thunderbird Athletics to give students hands-on experience working with collegiate level athletes.
- Ninety percent of the 2009 graduating class are working in the profession of Athletic Training or pursuing additional education.
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Department Name: Physical Education and Human Performance
- Department Contact: Joan Anderson, Administrative Assistant
- Email Address: Anderson_J@suu.edu
- Website: http://www.suu.edu/ed/pe/bs-athtrain.html
- Department Phone: 435-586-7816
- Department Fax: 435-865-8057