The second option is the major in physical education with an emphasis in athletic training. Completion of the required courses plus a clinical experience of 1,500 clock hours over a three-year period will qualify the student to take the National Athletic Trainers Association certification examination. The passing of the three part NATA exam will then warrant NATA certification. The third option is the major in sport management. This is an area that brings together the worlds of sport and business.
Sport management is a fast growing and popular enterprise.
The sport management degree is a cooperative effort with the business department. Hiring decisions are often based on a prospective teacher's preparation to work with such a variety of students. For these reasons, prospective teachers are encouraged to prepare themselves by completing the CLAD requirements. In addition to all required coursework, the student must complete 1,500 supervised contact hours of field work to be eligible for the National Association of Athletic Trainers certification examination. Hiring decisions are often based on a prospective teacher's preparation to work with such a variety of students.