Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
- 10 - Health and related fields
- 51. - Health professions and related programs
- 51.09 - Allied health diagnostic, intervention and treatment professions
51.0913 - Athletic training/trainer
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. These programs include courses in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.
Illustrative example(s)
- athletic therapist
- athletic therapy
- athletic trainer
- athletic training
- sports injury therapist
Exclusion(s)
- athletic coach(31.0501)
- exercise physiology(26.0908)
- kinesiology(31.0505)
- physical education teacher(13.1314)
- physical therapy(51.2308)
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