KU’s Athletic Training program enables students to earn a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) as well as become eligible for certification as an athletic trainer. Upon completion of the program, students will sit for the national board exam offered by the Board of Certification (BOC).
Benefits of the program include:
- Hands-on patient care experiences - Begin working directly with physically active populations during your sophomore year.
- National Professional Organization - Athletic Training students at KU are student members of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
- State-wide networking - At KU, members of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) are automatically enrolled as members of the Kansas Athletic Trainers Society (KATS).
- Program Reputation - KU's Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training is offered through the KU School of Education, which was recently ranked 8th in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Public Education Schools.