Outreach: From student to practitioner
While many students may not know the exact profession they want to pursue after graduation, those seeking a master’s degree in athletic training at UGA have a better idea than most after engaging in a multitude of hands-on clinical immersion opportunities.
As part of the master of science in athletic training program in the College, every student must complete an eight-week rotation at a local high school under the guidance of a licensed athletic trainer.
“When we send these students out for these clinical immersions, we want them to get the best hands-on opportunity they can get,” said Bud Cooper, a clinical professor emeritus, who directed clinical learning experiences in the Department of Kinesiology for 16 years. “Keeping the number of students assigned at each clinical site to a low number, ensures that they’re getting that opportunity.”