Information regarding this type of financial aid may be obtained by contacting the Athletic Training Department. Students have direct contact with team physicians who are involved in the educational process of students. Active membership in professional organizations including the Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, and the National Athletic Trainers' Association offers additional learning opportunities through attendance of seminars, conferences, and conventions. Directed learning experiences are also part of the educational process of the student athletic trainer. Beginning students in the program rotate through practice and competition sessions to become acquainted with the sport-specific demands and needs of different athletes.
Advanced students become responsible for team assignments with specific sports.
Students are also required to complete assigned training room modules to enhance formal classroom instruction so that students may develop the comprehensive skill and knowledge competencies needed to successfully complete the national certification examination. Educational inservices are offered bi-weekly to update students on current techniques and practices in the field of athletic training. We advise students to major in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training. Introductory to Psychology Students are also advised to complete courses in the areas of chemistry, physics, pharmacology, and statistics and research design.