Athletic Training Degree

The athletic training program at King 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 Tennessee colleges that offer athletic training degrees.

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King College

1720 Old Fort Pkwy Ste L200, Murfreesboro, TN

King College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Bristol, Tennessee, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 1,900 students are enrolled annually at King College.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1280 - 1600 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were admitted at King College, with 29% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.king.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $4,500 each year. Students enrolled at King College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The King College "Tornado" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.king.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Athletic Training Program

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

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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

Salary & Wages

• Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Annual Salary: $43250

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