Athletic Training Degree

The athletic training program at Graceland University – Lamoni 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 Iowa colleges that offer athletic training degrees.

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Graceland University – Lamoni

1290 N. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, IA

Graceland University - Lamoni is a nonprofit private college that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lamoni, IA, in a predominantly rural area. Over 2,300 students enroll at Graceland University - Lamoni per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Graceland University - Lamoni. A score in a range of 820 to 1120 on the SAT, or 18 to 25 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 50% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at graceland.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,200. Students enrolled at Graceland University - Lamoni may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Graceland University - Lamoni through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.graceland.edu.

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).