Overview

As member of the sports medicine team Athletic Trainers specialize in the prevention, clinical diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.

Athletic trainers’ work settings can include high schools, colleges, universities, professional sports teams, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, physicians’ offices, corporate and industrial institutions, the military, and the performing arts.

The student’s comprehensive professional preparation is directed toward the development of specified competencies in the following content areas: Evidence–Based Practice, Prevention and Health Promotion, Clinical Examination and Diagnosis, Acute Care of Injury and Illness, Therapeutic Interventions, Psychological Strategies and Referral, Healthcare Administration, and Professional Development and Responsibility. Formal instruction involves teaching of required subject matter in structured classroom, clinical, and laboratory environments. All students are required to fulfill their clinical education requirements under the direct supervision of a preceptor. Clinical education provides the student with authentic, real-time opportunities to practice and integrate athletic training knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities, including decision-making and professional behaviors required of the profession in order to develop proficiency as an Athletic Trainer.

The curriculum prepares students for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Upon passing this examination, an individual may apply for certification by the New York State Education Department Office of Professions. In addition to the baccalaureate degree, the school’s Certificate of Professional Achievement in Athletic Training is awarded upon satisfactory completion of all required course work.

Accreditation

The Stony Brook University (SBU) Athletic Training Program (ATP), offered by the School of Health Technology and Management (SHTM), is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Athletic Training
Emergency Care of Athletic Injuries
Introduction to Nutrition
Kinesiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Science
Supplement Use in Sports

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 1082 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Required member questions
Essay of at least 250 words
Online Teacher/Counselor Evaluation
Academic Records
Your SAT or ACT scores should be reported directly from the testing agency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23710 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6470 USD / year

≈ 6470 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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