Athletic Training Department
Randy Biggerstaff, Chair
Program Description
Lindenwood University offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. This program is designed to prepare the athletic training students to succeed on the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and become Certified Athletic Trainers. Lindenwood University’s Athletic Training BOC first time pass rate is currently 75%.
The student must complete the required coursework and a minimum of 1210 contact hours with a preceptor, clinical instructor and/or a certified athletic trainer. Throughout the program, the student successfully completes the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Athletic Training Clinical Competencies and Proficiencies; these contact hours will be completed during field experiences in various athletic training settings.
The athletic training education program at Lindenwood University is a rigorous and intense 3 year program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. Each student entering the program is required to have a physical examination performed prior to admittance. Lindenwood University’s athletic training education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE www.caate.net).