Purpose
The purpose of the undergraduate Athletic Training program is trifold:
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The program develops the cognitive and psychomotor skills in the various athletic training domains to prepare students to provide quality health care to the physically active person who is involved in recreational interscholastic, intercollegiate, or professional activities.
- The athletic training faculty and students work together in a clinical education environment with the USM Athletic Department Athletic Training staff and other health care professionals in the community to provide quality, hands-on health care to the student-athlete participating in one of 17 intercollegiate athletic teams.
- The program is committed to educating physically active individuals, coaches, administrators, other allied health care professionals, and the general public in the roles and responsibilities of the certified athletic trainer in serving as a primary point of service for quality health care to the physically active person. This education consists of, but is not limited to, public speaking, workshops for high school students, research, professional developing through continuing education activities, and community service.
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