The College of St. Scholastica


Athletic Training is an AMA (American Medical Association) recognized Allied Health profession that emphasizes the delivery of health care to physically active and athletic populations. Athletic Trainers are the highly educated and skilled professionals that deliver those services. The athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the sports medicine team in secondary schools, colleges, universities, professional sports, clinics, industries, and other health care settings. The athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and is responsible for prevention, recognition, management, and rehabilitation of physical activity/athletic injuries. He/she functions in cooperation with medical personnel, athletic personnel, individuals engaged in physical activity, parents, and guardians in the development and coordination of efficient and responsive athletic health care delivery systems.

AT Profession