Athletic Leadership | Boise State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyTherapy and CounselingEnglish Language

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral Comprehension

Tasks

Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued ca
Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
Develop emergency action plans for sports facilities.

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Air splintsAutomated blood pressure cuffsAutomated external defibrillators AEDBiofeedback equipmentBody-fat calipersCervical traction unitsCold therapy equipmentCrutchesDesktop computersElliptical trainersEmergency response stretchersExercise bandsExercise bicyclesExercise treadmillsExercise tubing

Work Values

AchievementRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-9091.00	Athletic Trainers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational clinical strategy — define and direct the vision, standards, and clinical quality framework for a sports medicine program across a multi-sport professional, collegiate, or healthcare organization.
System-level policy development — author and implement institutional policies on injury prevention, return-to-play criteria, and emergency action planning that align with national professional standards and accreditation requirements.
Leadership and talent development — design structured competency development pathways, mentorship programs, and performance evaluation systems to grow a high-performing athletic training staff.
Interprofessional team leadership — lead integrated care teams comprising physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, and strength staff to deliver coordinated athlete health services at an organizational scale.
Research and scholarship direction — conceive, fund, and oversee original research initiatives or evidence synthesis projects that advance the science and practice of athletic training at a national level.
Advocacy and public health influence — represent the profession before regulatory bodies, athletic associations, and legislative stakeholders to shape public policy on athlete safety and scope-of-practice legislation.
Executive reporting and governance — present strategic program outcomes, risk assessments, and resource plans to boards of directors, athletic directors, or executive healthcare leadership using data-driven narratives.
Curriculum and academic leadership — develop and lead graduate-level athletic training education programs, ensuring alignment with CAATE accreditation standards and preparing the next generation of practitioners.
Cross-institutional crisis management — direct organizational response to large-scale medical emergencies, epidemics, or catastrophic injury events, coordinating communication, logistics, and care protocols across departments.
Culture of safety and performance — establish and sustain an organizational culture that prioritizes athlete health, ethical practice, and psychological safety across all levels of a sport or healthcare enterprise.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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