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Health Sciences – Athletic Training

Are you passionate about sports and helping athletes perform at their best? Pursuing a degree in the Health Sciences with an Athletic Training specialization might be the smart choice for you. With the increasing emphasis on sports performance and injury prevention, the demand for qualified athletic trainers is on the rise.

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Getting Started: McDaniel's Health Sciences - Athletic Training Degree Program

A Health Sciences - Athletic Training degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and treat sports-related injuries. You'll learn how to design and implement rehabilitation programs, provide first aid, and develop injury prevention strategies.

Athletic trainers play a critical role in keeping athletes healthy, improving performance, and minimizing the risk of injuries. Not only is pursuing an athletic training degree rewarding in terms of job satisfaction, but it also offers excellent career prospects. Athletic trainers can find opportunities in various settings, including professional sports teams, colleges and universities, hospitals, and fitness centers.

Why McDaniel for Athletic Training?

If you have a passion for sports and want to make a meaningful impact on athletes' lives, McDaniel's Health Sciences - Athletic Training degree program might be for you. The Athletic Training program will equip you with a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, injury prevention, and rehabilitation techniques. You will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through real-world practicums, working alongside experienced professionals who will help you refine your skills.

Pathways to Success: McDaniel Graduates Pursuing Allied Health Programs

McDaniel students have gone on to graduate and professional programs in allied health fields. Allied health advising can begin as early as the first semester on campus or whenever a student first decides to pursue a health-related career. Advisors work individually with students to build their McDaniel Plan.

Recent McDaniel graduates have been accepted into programs at schools such as Johns Hopkins, George Washington, Temple, University of Maryland, and University of Pittsburgh.

Distinctive Courses in Athletic Training

Prevention, care, and management of injuries associated with physical activity and medical emergencies. Topics considered include basic human anatomy, recognition, and evaluation of injuries.

A study of the nutritional needs throughout the human lifespan. Topics include energy nutrients, vitamins, minerals, recommended dietary allowances, and weight control. Fad diets, nutritional supplementation, and the world’s food supply are also examined.

The principles and concepts of physiological function will be discussed as they apply to human movement. Included with the principles and concepts will be selected methods and techniques of assessing physiological function under varied performance conditions.

Practical experience and extensive field work in athletic training.

Athletic Training Degree Program and Requirements

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The Health Sciences at McDaniel

Our Health Sciences program is designed to help driven, compassionate students like you pursue meaningful careers in what we call the “allied health professions.” We offer several personalized tracks within the Health Sciences program that will help you prepare for a variety of careers. Opportunities in research, study abroad, and pre-health advising turn McDaniel Health Sciences majors into experienced, inter-disciplinary graduates prepared for their chosen careers.

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