The Purdue University Athletic Training Program is a cooperative educational program housed in the Department of Health & Kinesiology with support from the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Division of Recreational Sports, and the Purdue University Student Health Center. The purpose of the program is to prepare students as entry-level athletic trainers through an extensive curriculum of didactic and clinical experiences as set forth in the CAATE "Standards for the Accreditation of Entry-Level Athletic Training Programs". By successfully completing this program the student will have the knowledge base necessary to sit for, and pass, the BOC Certification Examination and begin a career in one of the many employment settings available to athletic trainers.
Program Highlights:
- Complete your master's degree in athletic training in two years.
- Study under expert faculty-mentors who have practiced clinically, have received multiple teaching award, and are each members of the Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame.
- Work with specialized clinical preceptors who are recognized leaders in sports medicine.
- Be part of a program that traces its history to the beginning of the profession and who continues to provide service and leadership at the highest levels.
- Participate in athletic training focused study abroad options to Ireland, China, and Japan as part of your plan of study throughout your undergraduate AND graduate studies.
- Immersive clinical experiences of 32+ weeks as a graduate student.
- Leave the program with multiple credentials making you more appealing in a competitive job market.
