The Arkansas Tech University Athletic Training Endorsement will prepare you to sit for the NATABOC certification exam. To obtain the Arkansas Tech University Athletic Training Endorsement, the student must successfully complete the following.

Complete all requirements for a Bachelor degree. 1500 hours of athletic training experience. Complete at least one formal course in each of these areas:

human anatomy human physiology physiology of exercise advanced athletic training care and prevention of athletic injuries nutrition and fitness medical terminology health kinesiology series of four practicums

Evaluation & Assessment Modalities Treatment & Rehabilitation Athletic Training Management

Other learning experiences include:

treatment center coverage practice coverage competition coverage team student athletic trainer assignments summer sports camps physical therapy clinic observation surgery observation high school athletic competition coverage