Kinesiology: Athletic Trainer Aide
Certificate of Achievement Kinesiology · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Athletic Trainer Aide functions as an aide in a clinical setting or in a high school, college or professional athletic training center. The Aide assists the Certified Athletic Trainer or other healthcare professionals in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This will include assisting in the assessment and documentation of athletic injuries, acute and chronic injury management, treatment protocols, principles of conditioning, and return to competitive activity. In addition, effective communications skills with athletes/patients, as well as medical professionals are required.
Career Opportunities
Students earning an Athletic Trainer Aide Certificate of Achievement typically work as an aide in a clinical setting; or in a high school athletic program, college athletic program, or professional athletic training center. The Athletic Trainer Aide will assist the Certified Athletic Trainer or other healthcare professionals in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This will include assisting in the assessment and documentation of athletic injuries, acute and chronic injury management, treatment protocols, principles of conditioning, and return to competitive activity. In addition, effective communications skills with athletes/patients as well as medical professionals are required.
Learning Outcome(s)
- Prepare for entry-level opportunities in athletic training through the development of specific educational competencies and clinical proficiencies.
- Prepare to become proficient and capable health care professionals in future employment in athletic training or other allied health settings, as well as receive an certificate of completion.
- Develop their skills in a college athletic program, a high school athletic program or a clinical setting with a variety of physically-active individuals.
- Embrace the college's Mission to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals.
Kinesthiology Athletic Trainer Aid - Certificate of Achievement
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 150 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 134 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HLTED 9 | First Aid and Safety | 2 |
| BIOL 24 | Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Choose from the KIN/ATHL activity courses listed for a total of 4 units: | 4 | |
| ATHL 6 | Intercollegiate Men's Basketball | 1.5 |
| orATHL 71 | Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball | 3 |
| orATHL 7 | Basketball Team Pre-season Preparation | 0.5 |
| orATHL 73 | Volleyball Team Pre-season Preparation | 0.5 |
| KIN 54A | Cross Fitness I - Fundamentals | 1 |
| orKIN 54B | Cross Fitness II - Beginning | 1 |
| orKIN 54C | Cross Fitness III - Intermediate | 1 |
| orKIN 58A | Fitness Center Strength Training I-Fundamentals | 0.5 |
| orKIN 58B | Fitness Center Strength Training II-Beginning | 0.5 |
| orKIN 58C | Fitness Center Strength Training III - Intermediate | 0.5 |
| orKIN 54D | Cross Fitness IV - Experienced | 1 |
| KIN 58D | Fitness Center Strength Training IV - Experienced | 0.5 |
| orKIN 60A | Circuit Training for Strength I-Fundamentals | 1 |
| orKIN 60B | Circuit Training for Strength II-Beginning | 1 |
| orKIN 60C | Circuit Training for Strength III - Intermediate | 1 |
| orKIN 60D | Circuit Training for Strength IV - Experienced | 1 |
| KIN 51A | Yoga I - Fundamentals | 0.5 |
| orKIN 51B | Yoga II - Beginning | 0.5 |
| orKIN 51C | Yoga III - Intermediate | 0.5 |