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"My experience at Lake Superior State University is one of the best of my life. Not only did the education I received prepare me immensely for the work world, I made friendships and connections that are sure to last me a lifetime. LSSU is the perfect collegiate experience: exceptional educators, a welcoming community and the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula."

--Chelsea Sparrow
LSSU Athletic Training Graduate;
ATC Graduate Intern Athletic Trainer;
University of Minnesota, Duluth

Athletic Training

We are committed to an integrated relationship between the athletic training students' didactic and clinical experiences. This relationship fosters the development of athletic training students as contributing, caring, and viable professionals to the field of athletic training.

Extensive knowledge and strong decision-making skills

Degrees

Athletic Training is an allied health care profession recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA).

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are medical experts that practice within six domains

Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis
Immediate Care
Treatment Rehabilitation and Reconditioning
Organization and Administration
Professional Responsibility

These duties require extensive knowledge and strong decision-making skills obtained through the Certified Athletic Trainer's experience and education.

BS Athletic Training

Dream Job

Athletic Training was listed as the 2nd coolest job in healthcare! (Source: www.allhealthcare.com)

Careers

University/College Athletics
Professional Teams
Sports Medicine Clinics
Secondary School Athletics
Health/Fitness Facilities
Industrial Fitness and
Rehabilitation
Athletic Training Education
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Average Starting Salary of LSSU Graduates*

$23,088
$34,500

Note: These figures include those attending graduate school

Accreditation

The Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock, TX 78864. Phone: 512-733- 9700. Fax: 512-733-9701. Email: caate@sbcglobal.net.

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*Based on survey of 2004-2006 LSSU graduates

Preparing Athletes...

Brittany Currie

Brittany likes getting to see the improvement a person can make, and knowing that what she instructed them to do was beneficial to them. [ more ]