Help an elite athlete reach the top podium. The therapy you provide could be the final piece of the puzzle for an athlete to become a winner — help them reach their top potential at all levels of physical activity. The one-year Athletic Therapy certificate is for those who have a degree in a related field such as kinesiology, physical education, sport medicine, exercise science or other related fields. The skills and knowledge you will acquire in this program will help expand your career and education options.

Athletic therapists generally find work at clinics, in high schools, universities and colleges, with professional sports teams or in industry. Some graduates start their own businesses. Your job title will be: Athletic therapist help ill or injured people return to a healthy life through such treatments as stretching, exercising, massage, joint mobilization, hot and cold packs, 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 any injury, help heal the injury and develop a plan to prevent the return of the injury.