Athletic Training Degree

The athletic training program at Catawba College prepares students for a rewarding career in sports medicine as a certified athletic trainer. The program focuses on consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Program courses include: treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, first aid and emergency care, therapeutic exercise, anatomy and physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics, nutrition, sports psychology, personal and community health, and applicable professional standards and regulations. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer athletic training degrees.

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Catawba College

3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC

Catawba College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Salisbury, NC, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Catawba College is nearly a thousand annually.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 800 - 1070 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42 percent of which only 30 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at catawba.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,600 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Catawba College "Indians" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to get more about Catawba College may take a look at their website at http://www.catawba.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Athletic Training Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Catawba College offers a bachelor's degree program in athletic training.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Athletic Trainers

Description

Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, athletic trainers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).