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Athletic Training
About This Major Students in the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) complete four years of intensive study, which includes coursework in Exercise Science and Sport, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing and Psychology. Under the guidance and supervision of three full-time certified athletic trainers, athletic training students build and enhance their knowledge and skills regarding the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries that may occur to the 500+ Millikin University athletes of 18 coed sports. During their senior year, students also take part in off-campus learning experiences while completing rotations in the offices of the team physicians and in local sports medicine clinics: http://www.hillsclinic.com More detailed information regarding the Athletic Training Education Program can be found in the
Athletic Training ProfessionAn Athletic Trainer is a qualified allied health care professional educated and experienced in the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, protection, and management of health care problems associated with sports participation. Athletic trainers may be employed in a variety of settings including clinics, high schools, colleges/universities, and/or businesses. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health care personnel, the athletic trainer functions as a vital link between the sports program and the medical community. To become a certified athletic trainer (ATC), one must satisfy all requirements set by the Board of Certification.
AccreditationThe Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Millikin University has been nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) since the Fall of 2002. Students graduating from the ATEP are immediately eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination.
Admission InformationAdmission into the athletic training education program is highly competitive. The following are the minimum requirements for admission:
The number of vacancies limits the number of students admitted into the program each year. Currently, the program can provide instruction for 24-30 students. The top students are chosen based on academic performance and performance in the interview and clinical observation portions. The selection standards are listed in the Student Selection Summary (see below). Students are informed of their status early during the summer following the application process. See the Admission section at right for all the details.
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Visiting Team InformationAthletic Training Plan of Study
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The department of Exercise Science and Sport at Millikin University offers a curriculum that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. The mission of the Athletic Training Program is to provide quality education for students wishing to become certified athletic trainers. Through a combination of both didactic and practical learning experiences, the program guides students through acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary for success on the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and for success as entry-level positions in the field of Athletic Training.
