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Overview for Athletic Training/Trainer

A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.

Careers for Athletic Training/Trainer Majors

A major in Athletic Training/Trainer is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Athletic Training/Trainer

Top 10 Illinois Colleges with the highest percentage of Athletic Training/Trainer among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL
 6
(2.9%)
Moderately Selective$21,990 
Millikin University
Decatur, IL
 10
(1.8%)
Less Selective$25,295 
Eureka College
Eureka, IL
 2
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$16,255 
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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
 8
(1.3%)
Less Selective$21,590 
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
 6
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,270 
North Central College
Naperville, IL
 5
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$25,698 
North Park University
Chicago, IL
 3
(0.8%)
Highly Selective$17,660 
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Illinois State University
Normal, IL
 32
(0.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,444 
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
 5
(0.6%)
Less Selective$21,990 
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$18,000 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.