Program Mission
The mission of the program is to prepare graduates who are skilled in the competencies and proficiencies of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Education Council. The program, which leads to the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree, prepares the student to meet the requirements of the Board of Certification examination and the State of Texas licensure examination.
The NATA Education Council identifies thirteen athletic training educational competency and proficiency domains in which to prepare the athletic training student:
- Foundational Behaviors of Professional Practice
- Risk Management and Injury Prevention
- Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses
- Orthopedic Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
- Medical Conditions and Disabilities
- Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Conditioning and Rehabilitative Exercise
- Pharmacology
- Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
- Nutritional Aspects of Injuries and Illnesses
- Health Care Administration
- Professional Development and Responsibility