The Athletic Training Education Program at Lock Haven University is designed to educate and train students to become Certified Athletic Trainers. Graduates of the program are highly educated allied health professionals. The program educates its students through the combination of classroom course work and practical experience. Students at Lock Haven have the opportunity to work one-on-one with the athletic training faculty in both of these settings.

While at LHU, athletic training students will take courses designed to provide them with the knowledge and skill to become successful athletic trainers. Athletic Training Students major in Health Science / Athletic Training, but students are able to double major if they would like to pursue teaching certification or other majors.

Program Accreditation
Currently, the Athletic Training Education Program at Lock Haven is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program was started in the mid-seventies and received initial accreditation in 1977. Since that time the program has grown from one faculty member and eight students to six faculty and over forty students.

The Athletic Training Education Program was recently awarded a seven year re-accreditation cycle, which is the maximum term provided by CAATE. The program will next be reviewed for continuing accreditation during the 2012-2013 academic year.