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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 9 Tennessee Colleges with the highest percentage of Athletic Training/Trainer among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
 7
(4.1%)
Less Selective$15,120 
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
 3
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$16,720 
Union University
Jackson, TN
 5
(1.1%)
Less Selective$19,610 
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Bryan College
Dayton, TN
 2
(0.8%)
Less Selective$17,020 
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
 2
(0.6%)
Less Selective$17,800 
Lee University
Cleveland, TN
 2
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$11,314 
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
 11
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$16,592 
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$18,580 
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$18,870 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.