UWA Athletic Training & Sports Medicine
About Us
What is Athletic Training?
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.
Athletic Trainers have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including: secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional and Olympic sports, youth sports, physician offices, hospitals, outreach clinics, occupational health departments in commercial settings, police and fire departments and academies, branches of the military, and performing arts.
Accreditation
The University of West Alabama’s Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This program is designed to prepare students for the Board of Certification (BOC) certification examination. The curriculum requirements are met through the comprehensive athletic training major offered through the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. The curriculum requirements are met through the comprehensive athletic training major offered through the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. The program places strong emphasis on the practical clinical experience coupled with specific professional course work.
Walk-Ins Welcome | Appointments Appreciated
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-11:00am
1 College Drive, UWA Station 14, Livingston Alabama 35470
(205) 652 – 3714