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Help athletes at any level become champions. The therapy you provide could be the final piece of the puzzle for an athlete to reach the podium — help them reach their top potential of physical activity. The four-year Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Athletic Therapy major provides a comprehensive approach to physical activity, health and wellness. The skills and knowledge you will acquire in this program will provide you with a well-rounded education that will expand your career and/or education options at a graduate or professional level.

Practical experience

Throughout each year of the four-year program, experiential learning components in- and outside the classroom will allow you to put classroom theory into practice and gain the valuable skills that will support you later on in your career. A fourth-year capstone course will help to bring your learning together and prepare you for the workforce or graduate studies.

You will gain fundamental knowledge and skills in:

Assessment

Injury prevention and treatment

Therapeutic modalities

Rehabilitation techniques

Clinical management and administration

Career choices

Athletic therapists generally find work at clinics, in high schools, universities and colleges, with professional sports teams or in industry. Some graduates may start their own businesses.

Your job title will be:

Athletic Therapist

Help prevent injuries for athletes and active Canadians through education and preventative training.

Help injured people return to a healthy life through such treatments as stretching, exercising, massage, joint mobilization, hot/cold compresses and ultrasound.

Help athletes deal effectively with their injuries so they can get off of the sidelines. You will teach athletes how to prevent injury, assess and heal the injury while developing a plan to prevent the return of the injury.

Many certified athletic therapists pursue other credentials to enhance their skills, such as certified fitness appraiser, physiotherapist, medical doctor, strength and conditioning specialist, registered massage therapist, Alberta fitness leadership certification and emergency medical responder/paramedic.