Athletic Training Major at George Fox University
Are you interested in a career as an athletic trainer? George Fox University’s bachelor’s degree in athletic training prepares you to work in a wide range of settings. Graduates of the program are employed at elementary and secondary schools, colleges, health clubs, corporate fitness centers, and rehabilitation and sports medicine clinics. Some graduates obtain advanced degrees in several disciplines related to exercise science and athletic training.
Certified athletic trainers are medical professionals who are experts in injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, particularly in the orthopedic and musculoskeletal disciplines. Students who are accepted into the program and complete all requirements will be prepared to sit for the athletic training Board of Certification exam.
In addition to taking courses related to your major, you’ll take general education classes ranging from Bible and humanities to communication and mathematics – all taught from a Christian worldview where faith is integrated with learning.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Request information about the athletic training major at George Fox University or apply now to begin your education at Oregon's Christian university, ranked as one of the top Christian colleges in the nation by Forbes.
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What we offer …
- Small classes
Our small classes allow students to benefit from frequent one-to-one mentoring. The university’s 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for plenty of personal attention.
- Clinical rotation
Students receive hands-on experience through clinical assignments.
- State-of-the-art facilities
Our facilities are equipped with modern equipment for teaching and research.
- Faculty expertise
We have three Board of Certification-trained athletic trainers working as classroom and clinical instructors.
- National recognition
George Fox University is a Christian university classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first-tier regional university, and Forbes ranks George Fox among the highest Christian colleges in the country.
