The Athletic Training Education Program offers the most up-to-date education in the field of athletic training. Athletic Trainers are the front-line professionals dealing specifically with athletes and athletic injuries. The program includes both classroom and clinical components. The clinical portion includes five semesters of hands-on experience, supervised by Approved Clinical Instructors and working with Cumberland University’s athletic teams – on the field and off, and at home and away games. Students will also gain experience at physical therapy clinics, watching surgical procedures and observing in the general medical clinic.

For complete course descriptions, please review page 218 of our undergraduate catalog.

Outlook for Graduates
The need for competent athletic health care for our competitive and recreational athletes has created a high demand for the certified athletic trainer. Cumberland University Athletic Training has alumni who have gone on to work in major universities, professional sports, nationally recognized graduate athletic training programs, and numerous sports medicine clinics across the country.

For the complete Athletic Training Handbook, click here.

For Athletic Training Admissions Requirements, click here.

To view an image gallery of our Athletic Training Facilities, click here.