Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Students in athletic training at Illinois State develop knowledge and skills in the prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. As professionals working closely with physicians, athletic trainers also act as a liaison between the patient and the physician. Why Study Athletic Training? Athletic training has taken a new role in the world of health care systems. An athletic trainer with the advice of a physician takes care of the physical condition of individuals dealing with sports and physical activities. An athletic trainer can be in an academic setting or in a practical environment, but in any case athletic trainers provide services such as rehabilitation of injuries, injury awareness and prevention, immediate care of injured individuals and also coaching if necessary. Athletic trainers can be found in many settings such as universities, high schools, sports organizations, gymnasiums, hospitals and other medical facilities. Related Skills Working with People Prevention of injuries Recognizes, evaluates, & assesses injuries by athletes & the physically active Basic First-Aid and CPR/ADE Skills Certification Cares for injuries immediately after they occur Develops, delivers, & administrates health care services Communicates with various professionals of the sports medicine field Educates and counsels athletes and their families on issues pertaining to injury prevention & treatment Operating modality machines and other training equipment Implement exercise & rehabilitation programs for athletes Works well under stressful situations Possesses the ability to think critically and analytically to solve problems Possesses a healthy lifestyle