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Health Professions

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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