The Athletic Training major is a degree designed to prepare professionals in the field of athletic training. Athletic Training professionals are trained to manage the overall health care of the Interscholastic, Intercollegiate, Professional as well as the recreational athlete. They also may seek employment in the clinic environment treating patients from many different walks of life. The field of Athletic Training is constantly evolving as are the many educational opportunities available to the student.
The Athletic Training Education Program at UNK is committed to offering the student a wide variety of educational opportunities. Developed around standards implemented by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) the Athletic Training Program provides a high quality of instructional opportunities. Also, the student is immediately afforded the opportunity to gain practical field and expanded clinical experiences within the structure of the UNK Athletic Department and at one of our off-campus clinic and high school internship sites.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletic Training Program (UNK-ATEP) is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). A vital aspect of athletic training education, accreditation offers the student qualification for eligibility to challenge the Board of Certification Examination. The UNK-ATEP is committed to advancing the quality of Athletic Training Education and providing a high level of excellence in the professional preparation of its students.
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For more information concerning this program contact Scott Unruh, Ed.D, ATC/L by phone: 308-865-8627 or by mail: University of Nebraska at Kearney, Cushing Facilities 158, Kearney, NE 68849. Dr. Unruh can also be reached by email atunruhsa@unk.eduor check out our web information at http://www.unk.edu/acad/hperls/.