<p>Does anyone have any recommendations for good schools with an athletic training program, i plan to go to undergrad for athletic training and then to grad school to get my doctorate in physical therapy. I just need some suggestions on good schools to apply to, so far my top choice is Boston University .</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>UCONN has a great program</p>
<p>Thanks Burton i will look into it! Anyone else?</p>
<p>I am so surprised I have to ask: what do you want to do with that PhD in physical therapy?</p>
<p>My goal, like i said above is to get my degree in athletic training and then go to grad school and get my doctorate in physical therapy, then after school i want to work for a college or professional sports team as an athletic trainer, and be able to travel and after that i want to open my own practice for physical therapy</p>
<p>^ It’s extremely difficult to get a position like that these days…
But practice as a medical therapy specialist is much more preferable.</p>
<p>What do you mean jwxie?</p>
<p>A guy that was a lecturer at a camp I attended for Sports Medicine went to Physical Therapy school. He went to University of Texas for a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology and then went to PT School and got a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. He now works with college athletes.</p>
<p>While looking into Athletic Training, I would be sure to pick a certified program. If you tell me states that you’re looking at going to school, I can pull a list of the programs that are certified for Undergraduate Athletic Training by CAATE.</p>
<p>I also want to get a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, and then most likely a Master of Science in Athletic Training.</p>
<p>Thanks Hookemhorns! Right now the main schools im looking at are Boston University, University of Michigan, University of Texas, Boise State and University of Washington ( although they don’t have a specific focus on athletic training, they do have a Kinesiology program i think) Would this make a difference if i wanted to become athletic trainer for sports team having my degree in athletic training or Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology ?</p>
<p>My son is interested in this. Check out the Athletic Training programs at James Madison University and George Mason University in Virginia.</p>
<p>[Athletic</a> Training Eduation Program - CISAT - JMU](<a href=“Health Sciences - JMU”>Health Sciences - JMU)
<a href=“http://rht.gmu.edu/atep/[/url]”>http://rht.gmu.edu/atep/</a></p>
<p>You’re very welcome. Feel free to PM me about anything related to the field and such. I’m not actually an Athletic Trainer, but I am definitely looking at it as a prospective career and most likely the path that I will take. I’ve done a lot of research that some people may not have done.</p>
<p>All 4 (UT, Boise State, Boston University, and UofMich) are accredited programs. I would honestly not attend University of Washington, if they do not have an Athletic Training major. It would most likely not make a difference, but there are a few things to consider. Being an Athletic Training major gives you the capability to work with athletes your Sophomore - Senior year, while a Kinesiology Major may not offer as much experience like that.</p>
<p>Of course I would pick the University of Texas out of all of those, but that’s just because I live in Houston, have been a huge Longhorns fan since I could understand football, and because the campus is beautiful and I’ve attended several camps there, most recently one based around Sports Medicine. With that being said, I think the top 4-5 students in the undergraduate athletic training program at UT (highest GPAs) have spots with a PT school. At camp we just got a bit of information about that, but nothing in detail. If you have any UT Austin specific questions, feel free to PM me about those.</p>
<p>James Madison University and George Mason University in Virginia that baronbvp mentioned are also accredited.</p>
<p>If you’re interested in this program, I’d honestly pick a place that has fairly good athletics, because in an Athletic Training major you’ll be working with athletes often.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice Hookemhorns, I have a few more questions so i will PM you</p>
<p>Bump. Any other advice?</p>