Broaden Your Career With Advancement Opportunities
Explore New Career Pathways
There are several different post-professional pathways that you can take your athletic training career. You could work in the armed forces, the performing arts, at a physician practice, in an industrial and corporate setting, in professional sports, secondary schools, or colleges/universities. Take a deep dive into these different settings and find out where you can find an AT job for each career pathway.
Residencies & Fellowships
Residencies and fellowships allow individuals to work full-time while studying to expand their knowledge in a more specialized manner.
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Doctor of Athletic Training
If you’re looking to obtain an advanced degree, you can explore the Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT), a clinical doctorate, or an academic doctorate. The DAT is designed to develop leaders in clinical practice and clinical teaching. If you’re looking to conduct research or be involved in academia, pursuing an academic doctorate like PhD or EdD may be a good fit.
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Post-Professional Education and Training Pathways in Athletic Training
Watch this video to learn more about post-professional options.