The minor in Athletic Training will create a pathway for students preparing for graduate programs in Athletic Training as well as gain the skills needed to succeed other related athletic health care fields. The program will emphasize patient-centered care and evidence-based practice while providing the student with a combination of didactic and clinical education. The minor program will focus on taping, bracing, palpation, CPR/First-Aid, applying classroom knowledge in health care, scientific writing, and critical thinking within the discipline. A minor in Athletic Training will not allow a student to sit for the Board of Certification exam or to become licensed to practice as an athletic trainer.
Students that wish to minor in Athletic Training must meet with the Athletic Training Academic Advisor before declaring the minor. For appointment please email mrlake@ches.ua.edu. Courses in the minor are not offered every semester. Meeting with Mrs. Lake will allow both the program and student to plan accordingly to ensure that students are able to complete the minor.