Overview
Do you desire to help athletes thrive in either a team or individual sport? A career in athletic training or kinesiology could be a great professional choice for you.
Athletic trainers help prevent injuries or provide treatment and rehabilitation from injuries when they occur. In a similar vein, kinesiologists also help individuals cope with injuries and utilize various techniques to alleviate muscle ailments. They also work to manage or prevent disorders that prevent movement. Earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in pre-athletic training/kinesiology prepares students for many possible careers, including a exercise physiologist, athletic trainer or strength and conditioning specialist
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Program Details
The program includes coursework in core science classes, as well as in topics such as nutrition; sports medicine; physiology of exercise; kinesiology; and fitness assessment and exercise prescription. The curriculum also requires each student to complete three unique practicum experiences in order to interact with trainers or therapists in various clinical settings and gain exposure in the field.
Ouctomes/Careers
Trevecca’s Pre-Athletic Training and Kinesiology concentration within the Exercise Science department offers all classes required as a pre-requisite for application to graduate school. Students work closely with their academic advisors, who serve as mentors and ensure coursework meets specifications for a student’s post-graduation plans.
For those who choose this concentration, future potential employment opportunities could include:
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Exercise Specialist
- Corporate Wellness
- Community Health and Wellness
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Exercise Physiologist
- Athletic Trainer
- Health Coach
- Respiratory Therapist
- Researcher
- Biomechanist
- Kinesiologist
Overview
Do you desire to help athletes thrive in either a team or individual sport? A career in athletic training or kinesiology could be a great professional choice for you.
Athletic trainers help prevent injuries or provide treatment and rehabilitation from injuries when they occur. In a similar vein, kinesiologists also help individuals cope with injuries and utilize various techniques to alleviate muscle ailments. They also work to manage or prevent disorders that prevent movement. Earning a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in pre-athletic training/kinesiology prepares students for many possible careers, including an exercise physiologist, athletic trainer or strength and conditioning specialist.
