Athletic training is part of the health care profession and is recognized by the American Medical Association. Athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of activity and sports related injuries. As a vital part of many athletic programs at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels there are an increasing number of opportunities to practice as an athletic trainer throughout the country. Athletic training is also expanding outside of the athletic world and athletic trainers can be found in physical therapy clinics, physician's offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals and other health care facilities.
In order to practice as an athletic trainer in the State of Texas you must be a licensed athletic trainer or LAT. To qualify for the Texas Licensure exam students must take classes in which prepare them to practice as an athletic trainer as well as accumulate 1800 hours of observation and clinical experiance. During your senior year of college if you have meet the previous requirements you may sit for the licensure exam and upon completion with a passing grade you will be able to practice as an athletic trainer in the State of Texas. Those wishing to practice outside of Texas will need to obtain their Master's degree from a CAATE accredited entry level master's program and then sit for the national certification test to become a certified athletic trainer or ATC.
Concordia University Texas provides an opportunity for those interested in becoming athletic trainers in the State of Texas through a hands on approach to learning. With small classes, 13 varsity level sports, local doctors's offices, and area high schools, athletic training students at Concordia gain experiance in a variety of settings. If you are interested in becoming an athletic training student contact Jason Shurley at (512) 313-5513 or
jason.shurley@concordia.edu.
