Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Mission
The mission of the Ohlone College Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Program is to provide Ohlone College intercollegiate student athletes with the highest level of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training care.
Objectives
- To instruct and advise student-athletes in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
- To evaluate and provide immediate care when sports injuries occur.
- To provide follow-up injury care, rehabilitation and reconditioning programs to student-athletes recovering from an injury.
- To prepare student-athletes for practice or competition including taping, bandaging, wrapping and bracing.
- In addition the Athletic Training Sports Medicine Program provides students interested in careers in athletic training and sports medicine with opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and practical experience in the athletic training and sports medicine setting.
Degree and Certificate
- Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree
- Kinesiology: Athletic Training, A.S. and Transfer Major (was previously "Exercise Science") - The Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology with an Option in Athletic Training offered by Ohlone College is designed to prepare students for studying Athletic Training at accredited universities. While the courses required in the Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology with an option in Athletic Training will fulfill the lower division major requirements at many universities, students are advised to meet with their counselor to assess the course requirements for specific institutions. This program will enable students to develop a strong foundation in exercise science and athletic training. The theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills acquired by students in this program will also enhance their success with obtaining entry-level jobs in the fitness and physical therapy industry.
- Certificate of Completion (also known as Fast-Track Certificate)
- Exercise Science: Fitness Instructor - The Fitness Instructor Certificate of Completion provides the instruction, skills, knowledge, and experience that facilitate employment in a job setting such as sports and fitness centers. The certificate provides an excellent foundation for students interested in a career in exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy, and other health related careers.
Related Information at Ohlone
Courses
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. Courses for this discipline include:
- KIN-240 Theory of Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport
- KIN-241 College Success for Athletes
- KIN-242 Sociology of Sport
- KIN-243 Sports Marketing
- KIN-244 Sports Management
- KIN-251 Fitness for Life
- KIN-256 Sports Performance Testing
- KIN-257 Prevention of Athletics Injuries
- KIN-258 Exercise Prescription
- KIN-261 Mental Aspect of Sport
- KIN-381/382 Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine
Contact Information
 Christela Fabio, MA, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer (Interim)
(510) 659-6501
cfabio@ohlone.edu
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