Admissions inquiries
Office of Admissions 423.869.6467
Email: admissions@lmunet.edu
"The individual attention given each student in the LMU Athletic Training Education Program allows him or her to develop the confidence, skill, and knowledge to succeed." -Quote attribution, title
Office of Admissions 423.869.6467
Email: admissions@lmunet.edu
"The individual attention given each student in the LMU Athletic Training Education Program allows him or her to develop the confidence, skill, and knowledge to succeed." -Quote attribution, title
Athletic Training
To inquire about this program:
Dr. Jack Mansfield | 423.869.6322 | jack.mansfield@lmunet.edu
One of the goals of LMU's athletic training program is to expose students to as much of the athletic training profession as we possibly can. Because we are continually adding new affiliate sites and clinical instructors, you'll get practical experience in athletic training beginning very early in your education and you'll work with a young and innovative staff that is excited about teaching. This focus sets us apart from many other programs and ensures that our graduates are ready for the ever-growing field of athletic training.
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science
Minors
Athletic Coaching
Health
Kinesiology
Sports Medicine
Special Features
LMU's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Our graduates have a high passing rate on the Board of Certification examination.
Course Information
Required courses for the major are:
- Practicum I in Athletic Training (AT)
- Practicum II in AT
- Practicum III in AT
- Practicum IV in AT
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic Athletic Training
- Care/Prevention of Injuries
- Preventative Techniques in AT
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Practicum V in AT
- Practicum VI in AT
- Evaluation I: Appendicular Skeleton
- Evaluation II: Axial Skeleton
- Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
- Medical Considerations in SM
- Senior Seminar in AT
- Kinesiology/Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Measurement & Evaluation
- Administration of PE/Sport/AT
- Nutrition
- First Aid/CPR
- Pharmacology
Curriculum Information
The athletic training program requires a wide range of courses both in the major and in related fields. Here's a typical 4-year plan:
Freshman Year
- Basic Athletic Training
- First Aid/CPR
- Care and Prevention
- Preventative Techniques
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II
- Biomechanics
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Rehabilitation
- Practicum I & II
- Exercise Physiology
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Evaluation I and II
- Practicum III and IV
- Medical Considerations
- Senior Seminar
- Practicum V & VI
- Administration
Internship Opportunities
LMU has established several affiliate sites which offer students clinical rotations with high school and collegiate athletics, physical therapy clinics and hospitals. Internship opportunities exist with Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC), Tri-State Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and Claiborne County Hospital and Rehabilitation Services.
In addition, our students observe and work in an orthopedic clinic through an agreement with Dubin Orthopedics in Middlesboro, KY; and students conduct general medical rotations at Heartland Medical Clinic, under the supervision of Luis Pannocchia, M.D.
Career Opportunities
With your degree, you can work as a physician extender or as an athletic trainer in a clinic, hospital, high school, college, or professional sports. Numerous positions are also available as a graduate assistant.
Graduate & Professional Schools
Our graduates have continued their education at institutions throughout the region, including:
- Arkansas State
- Indiana State
- Lincoln Memorial University
- Ohio University
- United States Sports Academy
- University of South Alabama
Alumni Success
In addition to going on to graduate school, medical school, and chiropractic school, LMU's athletic training alumni run their own businesses and work as athletic trainers for high schools, clinics, and athletic equipment companies. Many also pursue careers as college instructors, collegiate athletic trainers, and athletic training education program directors.
Clubs & Organizations
LMU's Athletic Training Student Association provides athletic training majors with a variety of opportunities to get involved on campus and the community, such as our Athletic Training Student Olympics.
Departmental Awards
Each year one major is named the Athletic Training Student of the Year.
Criteria:
—Upper level athletic training student in good standing
—Grades
—Performance Evaluations -Recommendations
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships are available from the Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society, Southeast Athletic Trainers Association, National Athletic Trainers' Association, and Lincoln Memorial University.
