Athletic Training Program    Undergraduate Bulletin

The Northern Michigan University Athletic Training Education Program (NMU ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

The undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at NMU is designed specifically to prepare students for the Athletic Training Board of Certification Examination (BOC).  It will also prepare students for an entry-level position in the field of athletic training.

Students wishing to sit for the national certification exam in athletic training (BOC), MUST graduate from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education program.

This is a four-year baccalaureate program with students graduating from the College of Professional Studies. Requirements the athletic training major include the core athletic training classes (66 credits). Students will complete six clinical practicums of "hands-on" experience at both on and off campus athletic training facilities. All clinical experiences are directly supervised by a certified athletic trainer or another health care professional.

Students complete courses in anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics and nutrition, as well as 14 core athletic training courses.

• Prospective student informational packet
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
• Best Careers 2011: Athletic Training

Fanny Pack Post: Biannual NMU Athletic Training Alumni Newsletter

• Issue 1 December 2011

NEW STUDENTS:  NMU Athletic Training would like to congratulate and WELCOME the newly selected Athletic Training Students that
will begin the program in the Fall of 2012.

Left to Right:  FRONT ROW:  Marissa Turturro, Kelly Galloway, Emily Briggs, Tina Mickowski, Carly Maanika, Cheyenne Cecchini
Left to Right: BACK ROW:  Shelby Conrad, Tyler Veraghan, Brian Erspamer, Vince Mottes, Jamie Elam, Garett Schoenfelder, Nick Wujcik
Not pictured:  Katie Dzedzie, Erik Uhl, Amanda Schreiber, Cameron Duncan, Ryan Kolbus, Jessica Krali, Danielle Meinzinger, Danielle Pruetting

If you are interested in pursuing a major in athletic training at NMU, please contact:

• Julie A. Rochester, Ed.D., ATC
  Director, Accredited Athletic Training Education Program
  Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
  Northern Michigan University
  1401 Presque Isle Avenue
  Marquette, Mich. 49855
  906-227-2026
  Fax: 906-227-2181
  E-mail: jrochest@nmu.edu
  Web site: www.nmu.edu/hper