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Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science Degree
 
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University of Central Missouri students can seek a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training. In the spring of 2007 UCM received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon graduation, and after successfully completing their BOC examination, individuals with this degree may work in many different settings, including high schools, universities, rehabilitation clinics, corporate fitness centers, as well as professional and industrial areas.
Opportunities for Students
Central Missouri athletic training majors have the opportunity to interact with staff athletic trainers, team physicians, a wide variety of allied health care providers, and a diverse population of student athletes. These unique clinical rotations assist the student in experiencing the different types of injuries associated with physical activity in one of the largest and most successful athletic departments in the state and region. UCM offers many men's and women's sports teams who compete in NCAA Division II. Students gain most of their clinical experiences on the UCM main campus by working with staff athletic trainers who oversee the healthcare of various athletic teams. The Athletic Training Education Program has a close affiliation with several physician groups as well as regional high schools where the students perform their off-campus clinical rotations. Other elective clinical opportunities include working with professional organizations, including the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
About the Faculty
In addition to a wide a range of academic and professional experience, 90 percent of the department's faculty members have earned doctorates in their fields. Active research, workshops and seminars keep faculty members current in their disciplines.
Student Organizations
Since 2004 the athletic training majors have been involved in a student organization titled the UCM Student Athletic Trainers Association. This organization assists students in their development as future certified athletic trainers.
About the Department
The Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology's mission is to educate students, conduct research, and engage in public service activities that address the whole person, providing a wellness approach to living and learning. The department emphasizes technology in all areas of its curriculum, and students become well versed in the use of multimedia and electronic University Library & Research Skills. Courses are offered throughout Missouri via interactive television and other means of remote delivery. Students learn to use specialized software to learn established medical documentation, conduct nutritional analysis, front office operations, and other essential functions. They also develop Internet expertise through a wide variety of classroom and laboratory assignments.
Facilities
The program has several athletic training rooms that students use on a daily basis for their clinical rotations. An interactive laboratory has been developed for athletic training majors to enhance their learning experiences.
Scholarships
The Dr. Ronald Van Dam Scholarship is available to students who major in athletic training. The department also offers many other scholarships to students in the Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology, including Achievement Awards up to $600, which are awarded to in-coming freshman students demonstrating academic superiority.
To Learn More
Department of Nutrition & Kinesiology
660-543-4256
Admissions
660-543-4290
