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Support elite athletes in achieving podium success. Your therapeutic expertise could be the crucial factor that transforms an athlete into a champion - guiding them to peak performance across all physical demands.
The Post Bachelor's Certificate in Athletic Therapy, spanning two academic years, is designed for graduates in related disciplines like kinesiology, physical education, sports medicine, exercise science, or similar fields. This program enhances your professional skills and knowledge, opening doors to advanced career and educational opportunities.Hands-on training
Starting immediately, you'll engage in fieldwork and complete clinical practicums at premier Calgary rehabilitation centers.
Professional recognition
This Athletic Therapy program holds accreditation from the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). Upon completion, graduates qualify to take CATA certification exams, enabling practice as certified athletic therapists across Canada.
You'll develop core competencies in: injury assessment, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation methods
clinical operations and administration
Career paths
Athletic therapists typically secure positions in clinics, educational institutions, professional sports organizations, or corporate settings. Some alumni establish independent practices.
Potential roles include:
Athletic therapist
assisting patients in recovering from illness or injury through therapeutic approaches like stretching, exercise regimens, massage therapy, joint manipulation, thermal therapies, and ultrasound treatments.
helping athletes overcome injuries to return to competition. You'll educate athletes on injury prevention, conduct thorough assessments, facilitate recovery, and implement strategies to avoid reinjury.
Applicants for the Athletic Therapy program must possess a degree in kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, exercise science or equivalent. Successful applicants must have completed the following courses (either as part of their degree matriculation or subsequent to the degree). To determine if courses you have taken are equivalent to these courses, you may need to provide a detailed course outline if we have not previously evaluated the course you are presenting. Applicants for the Athletic Therapy program must possess a degree in kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, exercise science or equivalent. Successful applicants must have completed the following courses (either as part of their degree matriculation or subsequent to the degree): Human Anatomy Human Physiology Exercise Physiology Biomechanics Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Introductory Strength Training Introductory Flexibility