Front row (L to R):  Amy Dougan, Bridget Roney, Courtney Carrington, Meagan Tobosa, Chelsea Crook, Ashley Wilson, Brooke Laws, Laura Crittendon, Brittany Burkett, Leah Littlefield. Second row (L to R): Head Athletic Trainer Kristy Johnson, Assistant Athletic Trainer Karen Tankersly, Ali Bozza, Bridget Daffin, Wesley Klipfel, Seth Wadley, Hannah Williams, Amber Baderman, Blake Mashour, Lindsay Landreneau.   Third Row (L to R):  Cliff Pawley (ATEP Program Director) Mac Juvette, Clay Mallard, Ashley Blankenship, Blake Butler, Turner Cole, Jay Moore, Sarah Davenport (ATEP Clinical Coordinator)

Union University is proud to offer an educational foundation for an exciting and rewarding career in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. A career as a certified athletic trainer offers a great working environment with a variety of work settings. Certified athletic trainers interact daily with athletes, coaches, physicians, physical therapists and other medical professionals whom are involved in the realm of sports medicine. This program offers a great opportunity to grow professionally in the medical, technical, and practical knowledge of the sports medicine industry. The National Athletic Trainer’s Association defines a certified athletic trainer as “a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic health care. In cooperation with physicians, and other allied health personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, and other athletic health care settings.” Union University offers an outstanding entry level opportunity to those who wish to explore the possibilities of a career in Athletic Training. 

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Accreditation:
Union University’s Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Union University’s Stand on Discrimination:
Union University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability (incompliance with the American Disabilities Act) with respect to employment or admissions. Inquiries or requests for reasonable accommodations may be directed to the activity coordinator or the appropriate university office.