Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies
Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies
The B.A. in athletic training and rehabilitation studies has a pre-health professions focus. It is designed to prepare students who desire to enter a graduate program in a variety of health care professions, including athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, occupational therapy, physician assistant, etc. Effective fall 2020, a new minor offers pre-health students a patient-focused foundation of courses which help you build skills in patient interaction.
For students who want to go on to become an athletic trainer, this B.A. serves as your foundation leading to the Master of Athletic Training (M.ATR.). This is the professional-level degree that ultimately enables students to become certified as an athletic trainer. University of Northern Iowa was the first in Iowa to offer the accredited master's level degree now required for certification.
TRANSFER TIP
Students interested in transferring should contact Dr. Kelli Snyder.
Graduate Programs:
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
 Outstanding facilities Our on-campus facilities include three athletic training clinics, hydrotherapy room, research laboratory, UNI’s only cadaver lab and classrooms which facilitate highly effective hands-on learning environments. |
 You’ll get real experience You will apply your knowledge and clinical skills through engagement in diverse clinical experiences with athletic trainers, physical therapists, physicians, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, strength and conditioning specialists, and other health care professionals. You will interact with our enthusiastic faculty and staff during classroom, research and community engagement opportunities. |
 Your future looks good UNI athletic training students are highly successful in gaining employment or furthering their education in various graduate programs. Students are prepared to work as health care providers in various settings including colleges and universities, hospital and clinics, military, performing arts, occupational health, physician extender, public safety, and secondary schools. |
CAREERS
COMMON CAREER AREAS
With completion of graduate studies:
Athletic training
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Physician assistant
Medicine
Chiropractic
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Program Coordinator
Athletic Training/ Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies