The mission of the Athletic Training program at Humboldt State University is to provide high quality comprehensive sports medicine care for all sports related injuries and illnesses. The Athletic Training program consists of Certified Athletic Trainers, Physicians and Student Athletic Trainers. To help meet the needs of the student athletes, the Humboldt State Athletic Training room has state of the art equipment specifically designed for the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
The Athletic Training Education Program in the Department of Kinesiology & Recreation Administration at Humboldt State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and adheres to educational competencies set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Successful completion of this program permits an individual to sit for the Board of Certification examination, in order to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). Certified Athletic Trainers are unique health care providers who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active.
Humboldt’s Athletic Training Education Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in high schools, colleges and universities, clinics, industrial settings and other healthcare facilities. Our philosophy is to provide solid academic preparation, with a strong focus on extensive and diverse clinical experiences. Clinical experiences will focus on quality hands-on learning through close and comprehensive contact with clinical instructors. Interested students may contact the
Program Director.