Athletic Training Degree

The athletic training program at The University of West Florida 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 Florida colleges that offer athletic training degrees.

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The University of West Florida

4755 Southwest 46th Court, Ocala, FL

UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. UWF has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to The University of West Florida. A score in a range of 1400 to 1700 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school accepts around 70 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, around 36 percent of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at uwf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,600, while out-of-state residents pay $20,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UWF through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students may visit the school's http://uwf.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Athletic Training Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of West Florida offers a bachelor's degree program in athletic training.

Students by Gender (2019)

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).