Sports Medicine
Student Athletic Trainers
Mizzou is proud that recently the movement to an Athletic Training Education Program has begun. While it is still in its inception, interest classes are planning on be offered in the fall of 2011. The curriculum program will be offered through the college of health professions, and will be a 3 year program beginning a student’s sophomore year. In graduating with a B.S. in Athletic Training students will then be eligibility to take a certification exam given by the NATABOC (National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification). Passing this exam is required in order to practice and by licensed in 49 of the 50 states. Texas is the exception where individuals will have to pass a Texas state certification to be licensed to practice.
Currently to be a student athletic trainer at Mizzou certain standards must be met:
Required:
- Full-time student at the University of Missouri.
- An athletic training student from an accredited curriculum program, which has the University of Missouri as an approved clinical site.
- 2.50 GPA or higher
Preferred:
- Nutritional Sciences Major
- Nutrition and Fitness Major
- Biology/Chemistry Major
- Pre-professional school track e.g. PT, OT, Medicine, Nursing
- Another allied health care profession track outside college
Stipulations:
- Attendance at orientation prior to the beginning of the Fall Semester.
- Athletic training room coverage per supervising Certified Athletic Trainer
- Athletic team coverage per supervising Certified Athletic Trainer
- Necessary assignments from Certified Athletic Trainer, including but not limited to facilitating modalities, rehabilitation exercises, and administrative duties.
- Care and maintenance of modalities, treatment facilities, coolers, etc.
- Dressed appropriately e.g. neutral colors: black, gray, white, khaki, Missouri t-shirts, Missouri polo shirts. Shorts at the appropriate length, athletic shoes and socks. No hats worn inside.
What if my GPA falls below a 2.5?
You will be on a one (1) semester probation with no pay, if your GPA is not above a 2.5 that semester you will be relieved of responsibilities; allowance to come back will be at the discretion of the Director of Sports Medicine.
What if I cannot come to the training room during assigned times with the sport I am assigned?
You may ask to change sports based on this issue, please let you’re supervising athletic trainer know as well as Rex. They will find a solution for you.
What if I am not in a preferred major?
That’s O.K. We are happy to have anyone from any degree track, you may find athletic training to be the right fit for you and pursue a degree in it at some point.
Contact: SharpRL@missouri.edu or ArtioliJ@missouri.edu if you are interested.
Last updated:
October 21, 2011
