USC Athletic Training Programs

Athletic trainers are certified in CPR, AED use, and emergency care—prepared to act when every second counts. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Athletic trainers are more than sideline support — they’re frontline public health leaders. Through hemorrhage control and tourniquet training, we support schools and communities by responding confidently to blood loss and mass-casualty events. #GamecockAT #NATM26

We are so excited to introduce our next professional AT cohort. The Class of 2028 is made up of 31 awesome people from 20 different states! Today, we welcome them to campus for Admitted Students Day to chat with faculty & current students. #GamecockAT

In industrial settings, athletic trainers help reduce workplace injuries through ergonomic assessments and injury prevention programs. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Data-driven care is essential. ATs document injuries, track outcomes, and analyze trends to improve safety and performance. #GamecockAT #NATM26

March 2026 Students and Mentors of the Month! Professional AT Preceptor: Miguel Cervantes (Dreher HS) Student: Becca Martin (2nd yr AT Student) Post-Professional AT Mentor: Coach Will Rice (Camden Military Academy) Student: Jena Williams (USC Beach Volleyball)

Athletic trainers use therapeutic modalities like electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and cryotherapy to aid recovery. Science in action! #GamecockAT #NATM26

Bracing, splinting, and protective equipment fitting are all part of an Athletic Trainer’s skill set. Protection meets performance. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Did you know ATs are trained in recognizing mental health concerns and helping connect patients with appropriate resources? Mental health matters! #GamecockAT #NATM26

Athletic trainers customize rehab plans based on sport demands, position requirements, and individual goals. No cookie-cutter programs here. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Communication is key. Athletic Trainers coordinate with coaches, physicians, parents, and administrators to advocate for patient care. #GamecockAT #NATM26

ATs educate athletes on nutrition, sleep habits, and recovery strategies to support whole-person health and well-being. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Shout out to our athletic trainers for National Athletic Training Month – we appreciate every behind-the-scenes minute you invest in us ♥️🖤

Return-to-play decisions aren’t guesses. Athletic trainers use objective data, functional testing, and collaboration with physicians to guide safe returns. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Athletic trainers interpret special tests and clinical findings to make informed decisions about injuries. Clinical diagnosis is a core skill! #GamecockAT #NATM26

Manual therapy techniques like joint mobilizations and soft tissue work are tools ATs use to restore movement and decrease pain. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Emergency action planning is fundamental to the job. Athletic trainers rehearse and coordinate life-saving responses for cardiac events and spine injuries. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Athletic trainers are experts in heat illness prevention and hydration strategies, especially in the Southeast climate around the University of South Carolina. #GamecockAT #NATM26

Prevention is power! Athletic trainers conduct screenings and movement assessments to reduce injury risk before it happens. #GamecockAT #NATM26

ATs don’t just work in sports! You’ll find Athletic Trainers in hospitals, physician practices, performing arts, military settings, and industrial workplaces. #GamecockAT #NATM26