Athletic Trainers and Athlete

 

Important Note

In response to nationwide changes to the requirements for accreditation of Athletic Training education, all programs are transitioning from a bachelor's degree program in Athletic Training to a master's degree program in athletic training. As a result and effective as of 2019-2020 Academic Year, the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree program at San Diego State University (SDSU) is no longer accepting applications.

The proposed SDSU Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree program is planning to start taking applications in Spring 2022 for a Summer 2022 start date, pending approval from the CSU Chancellor’s Office. Students interested in this MSAT degree program are eligible to declare or transfer in as an undergraduate Kinesiology major with a Fitness Specialist emphasis or related field in order to satisfy the pre-requisites for the proposed MSAT degree program. Proposed pre-requisites for the program can be found under the “Prospective Student” tab.

More information about the accreditation of athletic training education, and the professional degree change, can be found on the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) website.

For specific information, or questions, regarding the professional degree change at San Diego State University, please contact Denise Lebsack, atpinfo@sdsu.edu, Athletic Training Program Director.

 

NATA SLC Video 2021: San Diego State University Athletic Training Program

posted 3/25/2021


San Diego State University Athletic Training Program students put together a video for the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) SLC Video Contest 2021.

Check out their video!

Click here to view the video.

 

2018 was the 50th Anniversary of the Athletic Training Program!

posted 11/8/2017


Join in the celebration!

Visit the 50th Anniversary site for a look back at the history of the program, and for upcoming 50th Anniversary events!

 

 

What is Athletic Training?

Athletic Training is an allied health profession that is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. It also includes the education and counseling of athletes, parents and coaches along with administration and organizations of athletic medicine programs. The Certified Athletic Trainer is a qualified professional who is an integral part of an athletic program at the high school, university, professional or club level. Certified Athletic Trainers also work in clinical settings such as sports medicine clinics, military based clinics, and industrial sports medicine centers. The profession is recognized by The American Medical Association.


Since the founding of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) in 1950, the role and skills of the athletic trainer have advanced dramatically. The increased emphasis on formal education and the implementation of a national certification exam have increased the standard of athletic trainers in the medical and health communities. Students wishing to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC, Inc.) examination, must graduate from a nationally accredited entry-level athletic training education program (ATEP). The accreditation process is based on identified standards recommended by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). ATEP’s must meet these standards and build a sound curriculum of both academic focus and hands-on clinical experiences. San Diego State University received initial accreditation in 2000 and remains in good standing with the CAATE.