BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IM ATHLETIKTRAINING

Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.

The professional preparation of athletic trainers is based on the following eight content areas: Evidence-Based Practice; Prevention and Health Promotion; Clinical Examination and Diagnosis; Acute care of injury and illness; Therapeutic interventions; Psychosocial strategies and referral; Healthcare administration; and, Professional development and responsibility.

The athletic degree program of study contains 93 hours of coursework and concurrent clinical education. The intent of the athletic training program is to prepare students for a career, as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

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NKU's Haile/US Bank College of Business is one of a select group of business schools that meets the most rigorous standards of excellence in business education set by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). There are 876 business institutions in 57 countries and territories that have earned AACSB Accreditation.

Haile/US Bank College of Business is home to NKU’s Construction Management program, which is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE is a leading global advocate of quality construction education that promotes, supports, and accredits quality construction education programs.