Launch Your Career in Sports Health

Pre-Athletic Training

A career in sports health with a strong foundation in injury prevention and rehabilitation.

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High-demand professionals for wide variety of settings

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Pre-Professional Program in Athletic Training

The pre-athletic training program at the University of Lynchburg provides students with the knowledge and experience needed to pursue a career in athletic training. The curriculum focuses on health sciences, sports medicine, and hands-on clinical experience.

Curriculum and Resources

Core courses: BIOL 113, 114; CHEM 111, 112; PHYS 161, 162 or 141, 142; ENGL 123W
Additional courses: Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology
Clinical and volunteer experience in athletic training settings

2023-24 Academic Year Information

Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

Pre-Athletic Training Program

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What Jobs Can I Get with Pre-Athletic Training?

Graduates typically continue their education in athletic training programs to become certified athletic trainers. Job titles include:

Certified Athletic Trainer: $68,907
High School Athletic Trainer: $65,653
College/University Athletic Trainer: $67,226
Clinic/Secondary School Athletic Trainer: $58,330
Professional Football Athletic Trainer: $167,548
Professional Basketball Athletic Trainer: $144,614
Performing Arts Athletic Trainer: $85,965
Industrial/Occupational/Corporate Athletic Trainer: $70,211

Salary and job projections come from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Salary Survey data. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary depending on the source and time frame of collection. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.

Debbie Bradney, DPE, ATC, ACSM-CEP

Associate Dean, School of Medicine and Health Science

Emily Evans ’19 EdD, LAT, ATC

Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

As a Lynchburg pre-athletic training student, you'll:

Receive a comprehensive education in health and movement sciences.

Participate in hands-on clinical experiences with athletes.

Get personalized advising for athletic training program applications.

Prepare for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam.

Develop skills necessary for a successful career in athletic training.

“Every time I stepped foot on campus, it felt more like home to me. I could not get that feeling anywhere else. Lynchburg has everything I want in a school."

- Julian Douglas '21

Category: Pre-professional