What is a Sports Medicine Assistant?
A sports medicine assistant is a Cornell College student who is interested in gaining experience in various areas of Sports Medicine. These students are given the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in areas of athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical therapy and sports nutrition. This knowledge is then applied in a variety of areas – but not limited to -Cornell’s new athletic training room, with Cornell’s team physicians, and with local physical therapists. The sports medicine assistants work with the college’s 19 women’s and men’s intercollegiate athletic teams. Does Cornell College offer an athletic training major or have an accredited curriculum? No, Cornell College ‘s sports medicine program is not an accredited athletic training program. The college’s program is geared at offering the students experiences in the area of sports medicine. There are opportunities to go to an entry-level masters program to receive your certification after your education
