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About the Athletic Training Programs

Undergraduate (B.S.) Program

The mission of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is to prepare qualified athletic trainers for the profession by establishing their eligibility to take the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination.

The emphasis is placed on developing cognitive skills, psychomotor mastery, and affective values in:

  1. Injury Prevention;
  2. Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis;
  3. Immediate Care;
  4. Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning;
  5. Organization and administration; and
  6. Professional Responsibility.

Student education occurs in courses and in a variety of clinical experineces. Our program prepares students for entry-level careers in the care, prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. San Jose State University Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2210 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 733.9700.

Graduate (M.A.) Program

The graduate athletic training education program at San Jose State University, sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology, offers the opportunity to combine 12 semester hours of graduate courses in athletic training while pursuing a Master of Arts degree. Academic preparation which focuses on critical thinking skills in athletic training is supplemented with practical experience to prepare students to assume major responsibilities and leadership roles within the athletic training profession. 

Opportunities to gain experience with university and community college intercollegiate athletic programs, secondary school interscholastic settings, and/or sports medicine physical therapy clinics exits for students matriculating in the San Jose State University GATEP. In addition GATEP students may participate in the education of students in the CAATE accredited UATEP. Area physicians and allied health professionals complement the graduate faculty as they contribute to the educational process by presenting guest lectures, providing clinical instruction, and facilitating opportunities for observation of orthopedic surgery for the students within our National Athletic Trainers Association-accredited graduate program.

The mission of the Graduate Athletic Training Program is to enhance the mastery of athletic training discipline through a sound theoretical and reasearch base, as well as diversity of thought and experiences.  The Graduate Athletic Training Education Program seeks to:

  • Develop critical and independent thinkers
  • Facilitate and promote community interaction/aid in sports medicine
  • Foster scholarly and research activities
  • Develop exemplary athletic training professionals
  • Enhance and augment athletic training skills through evidence based exploration

 

Athletic Training Education Programs
Department of Kinesiology
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0054
408.924.3040 (Graduate ATEP)
408.924.3041 (Undergraduate ATEP)
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KyungMo Han, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Director, Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program

Leamor Kahanov, EdD, ATC
Director, Graduate Athletic Training Education Program