About Us
Our Program
The University of Utah Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) provides opportunities for students to work with athletes in a variety of settings, while working on a degree in athletic training. Students gain a knowledge and clinical understanding of athletic training techniques and their application within sports medicine. Students receive experience with University of Utah athletic teams, community sports medicine clinics, surrounding high school and area professional athletic teams. Through a cooperative effort between the Department of Exercise and Sports Science, and the Department of Athletics, we have designed an accredited curriculum that provides opportunities leading to mastery of skills. Our students have gone on to careers in many different athletic training settings, such as; clinic positions, medical sales, physical therapy, professional sports, and many college and universities in the United States.
Athletic Training Education Program Mission
The mission of the University of Utah Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is to provide a comprehensive health care education that focuses on the physically active. The University’s ATEP combines formal instruction in prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and management of injuries with clinical experiences in a variety of settings. Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills. The University’s ATEP prepares students for successful completion of the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
Athletic Training Education Program Overall Educational Objectives
- To provide an environment that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- To provide students with diverse clinical and quality didactic experiences that promote a well rounded education.
- Promote professionalism through the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) and interaction with other allied health professions.
- To provide an athletic training education program that is Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited.
- Prepare students for successful completion of the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
