Athletic Training
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of athletic injuries. Now requires a master's degree for certification.
Core courses
- • Anatomy and Physiology
- • Kinesiology
- • Athletic Injuries
- • Therapeutic Modalities
- • Rehabilitation
- • Strength and Conditioning
- • Sports Nutrition
- • Clinical Rotations
Career paths
- • Athletic Trainer (high school, college, pro sports)
- • Hospital/Clinic Settings
- • Industrial/Workplace
- • Military
- • Performing Arts
- • Sports Medicine Clinics
What to expect
Profession has moved to master's-level entry (since 2022 for accreditation). Long hours, weekends, travel with teams.
How Fennie helps
Fennie covers [anatomy](/subject/anatomy-and-physiology) and prerequisite sciences for athletic training programs.
FAQ
Master's required now?
Yes — accredited programs now require master's for certification (BOC). Bachelor's-only programs are no longer accredited.
Salary?
Lower than PT — $50-65k typical entry. Higher in pro sports settings but very competitive.
Athletic training or PT?
AT works in athletic settings, PT broader (and higher-paid). AT-to-PT is a common transition.
Get through your Athletic Training coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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