Bachelor of Science Athletic Training
In keeping with Cal U's mission of building the character and career of students, the Athletic Training education program educates clinically competent, entry-level athletic trainers who are capable of serving the community in a variety of employment settings.
Our comprehensive curriculum encompasses didactic and clinical instruction with a special emphasis on the use of technology in the daily practice of Athletic Training.
In addition, we strive to produce entry-level athletic trainers who exhibit professionalism and the University's core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility, appreciate continuing education and are consumers of research.
The program has been awarded continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education through 2019-2020. We look forward to delivering the same quality Athletic Training education that Cal U has provided over the past 25 years.
Athletic Training Education Program Highlights:
- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a SwimEx therapy pool, a Cybex rehabilitation area, and the latest in modalities and therapeutic exercise equipment.
- Excellent reputation in athletic training circles.
- Specialized coursework in injury evaluation taught by a board certified sports medicine physician. Other allied health professionals involved with the program include nurses, nurse practitioners, family medicine physicians, paramedics, physical therapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, dentists and more.
- National Academy of Sports Medicine coursework to become certified as a performance enhancement specialist (PES).
For more information or to schedule a tour and a meeting with the program director, contact:
Professor Michael Meyer MS, ATC
Program Director
Athletic Training Education Program
Department of Health Science
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA 15419
724-938-4332
