EXS 11200 Introduction to Athletic Training

This course is designed to explore the origins of the profession of athletic training, the current incidences of sports injuries as well as present and future challenges for preventing, caring for and reconditioning those injuries. The duties and attributes of the Certified Athletic Trainer as well as career opportunities will be reviewed. The role of the Certified Athletic Trainer, training room design, safety concepts in equipment design and budget preparations will be discussed.