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Athletic Training Concentration
How athletic training study differs from professional athletic trainer licensure.
Written by Devon Reed ·
An athletic training concentration can introduce sports medicine concepts. It should not be confused with the accredited professional education required for athletic trainer credentialing.
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Does a concentration lead to licensure?
Professional athletic trainer credentialing has separate accredited-program requirements.
Can it be online?
Applied learning requirements may be in person.
What will I study?
Injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation principles.
Who is it for?
Students exploring sports medicine and care settings.