Athletic Training

Acute Injury Assessment and Management

Trains athletic trainers to rapidly evaluate, document, and manage acute musculoskeletal injuries in field and clinical settings using evidence-based protocols.

Concussion Recognition and Return to Play

Provides certified athletic trainers with advanced skills in concussion baseline testing, sideline recognition, and graduated return-to-activity protocols.

Manual Therapy Techniques and Mobilization

Teaches hands-on soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and manual therapy techniques for musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain management.

Taping and Bracing Application Skills

Develops practical expertise in preventive and therapeutic taping, elastic kinesiology taping, and custom brace fitting for various joints.

Therapeutic Exercise Program Design

Trains professionals to develop individualized, progressive rehabilitation protocols based on injury type, athlete status, and return-to-sport goals.

Ankle and Foot Injury Management

Specializes in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of ankle sprains, fractures, plantar fasciitis, and foot pathologies specific to athletes.

Knee and Lower Extremity Rehabilitation

Focuses on evidence-based management of ACL injuries, meniscal tears, patellar dysfunction, and return-to-sport protocols for lower body injuries.

Shoulder and Upper Extremity Assessment

Teaches comprehensive evaluation and management of rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, and throwing athlete pathologies.

Spine and Cervical Injury Recognition

Provides critical training in recognizing serious spinal injuries, implementing immobilization protocols, and emergency response procedures.

Modality Application and Electrotherapy

Trains proper application of therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, cold, and compression technologies.

Strength and Conditioning for Athletes

Develops skills in designing sport-specific strength programs, Olympic lifting techniques, and periodized conditioning plans for injury prevention.

Nutrition and Hydration Management

Educates athletic trainers on sports nutrition principles, hydration strategies, supplement safety, and eating disorder recognition in athletes.

Environmental and Heat Illness Prevention

Provides training on heat acclimatization protocols, heat illness recognition, cold injury prevention, and environmental safety for outdoor training.

Emergency Action Planning and Response

Teaches development and implementation of comprehensive emergency action plans, including access routes, communication, and emergency protocols.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid

Provides CPR, AED, and advanced first aid certification required for athletic trainers working in high-risk sports environments.

Athletic Training Documentation and Compliance

Trains professionals on accurate medical record keeping, HIPAA compliance, liability documentation, and legal requirements in athletic training.

Preparticipation Physical Examination Protocols

Develops skills in conducting comprehensive pre-participation evaluations, identifying at-risk athletes, and screening for disqualifying conditions.

Psychological Aspects of Athletic Injury

Teaches recognition of psychological responses to injury, stress management techniques, and strategies for supporting athlete mental health during rehabilitation.

Infectious Disease and Bloodborne Pathogen Control

Provides training on universal precautions, bloodborne pathogen protocols, communicable disease recognition, and workplace infection prevention.

Injury Prevention Program Development

Trains athletic trainers to develop evidence-based injury prevention programs including neuromuscular training and sport-specific risk reduction strategies.

Special Populations and Adaptive Training

Educates professionals on managing injured youth, masters athletes, paralympic athletes, and individuals with pre-existing conditions in training environments.

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation

Teaches athletic trainers to interpret X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, and CT imaging to support clinical decision-making and communicate with physicians.

Work-Related Injury Management

Specializes in assessing and managing occupational injuries in industrial and labor settings using OSHA standards and workers compensation protocols.

Ergonomics Assessment and Workplace Health

Trains professionals to evaluate workplace ergonomics, design injury prevention programs, and implement health promotion strategies for workers.

Clinical Skills Laboratory Techniques

Provides hands-on practice in palpation, range of motion testing, manual muscle testing, and special orthopedic examination techniques.

Return to Work Progression and Clearance

Develops expertise in functional capacity evaluations, work tolerance testing, and establishing objective return-to-work criteria for injured employees.

Athletic Training Technology and Software

Trains professionals on electronic health records, injury tracking systems, telehealth platforms, and digital assessment tools used in athletic training.

Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Monitoring

Teaches proper use of WBGT devices, interpretation of environmental conditions, and implementation of activity modifications for heat safety.

Gait Analysis and Movement Assessment

Develops skills in analyzing human movement patterns, identifying biomechanical dysfunction, and recommending corrective exercise interventions.

Sideline Emergency Care Protocols

Trains athletic trainers to manage life-threatening emergencies on the sideline including shock, severe bleeding, and respiratory compromise.

Orthopedic Injury Classification Systems

Educates professionals on standard classification systems for musculoskeletal injuries to ensure consistent documentation and communication.

Pharmacology Basics for Athletic Trainers

Provides foundational knowledge of common medications used in sports medicine, adverse effects, drug interactions, and anti-doping regulations.

Equipment Fitting and Custom Orthotic Design

Trains professionals in fitting athletic protective equipment, designing custom orthotics, and ensuring proper biomechanical support for athletes.

Chronic Disease Management in Athletes

Teaches management strategies for athletes with asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions requiring medical clearance.

Rehabilitation Program Progression Criteria

Develops expertise in establishing objective, evidence-based criteria for advancing athletes through rehabilitation phases toward return to sport.

Sports Massage Therapy Techniques

Provides training in pre-event, post-event, and therapeutic massage techniques designed for injury prevention and recovery in athletic populations.

Flexibility and Mobility Training Methods

Teaches various stretching methodologies, foam rolling techniques, and mobility drills designed to improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

Team Physician Collaboration and Communication

Trains athletic trainers on effective communication with physicians, understanding referral processes, and collaborative medical decision-making.

Youth Athlete Health and Safety

Specializes in age-appropriate injury assessment, growth plate considerations, overuse syndrome prevention, and pediatric athlete medical management.

Female Athlete Triad and Health Issues

Educates professionals on recognition and management of eating disorders, amenorrhea, and bone health issues specific to female athletes.

Substance Use and Doping Prevention Education

Provides training on recognizing substance abuse, educating athletes on anti-doping regulations, and implementing prevention programs.

Surgical Rehabilitation Post-Operative Care

Trains athletic trainers in managing post-surgical rehabilitation timelines, protection protocols, and progressive loading following orthopedic procedures.

Aquatic Therapy and Pool-Based Rehabilitation

Teaches aquatic exercise principles, water-based rehabilitation techniques, and the use of buoyancy and resistance for injury recovery.

Balance and Proprioceptive Training Programs

Develops skills in assessing balance deficits, designing proprioceptive training progressions, and implementing fall prevention strategies.

Concussion Baseline Testing Administration

Trains professionals on proper administration and interpretation of computerized concussion baseline tests and neurocognitive assessments.

Pain Science and Chronic Pain Management

Educates athletic trainers on modern pain science, central sensitization concepts, and therapeutic approaches for persistent pain conditions.

Athletic Trainer Professional Development

Provides continuing education pathways, certification maintenance requirements, and professional advancement strategies for athletic trainers.

Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

Trains professionals to critically appraise research literature, implement evidence-based interventions, and contribute to practice advancement.

Budget Management and Program Operations

Teaches financial planning, equipment procurement, supply chain management, and operational efficiency for athletic training programs.

Leadership and Mentorship in Athletic Training

Develops skills in supervising athletic training staff, mentoring students, leading organizational initiatives, and fostering professional growth.