Sports Medicine

The Hotchkiss School Athletic Training Department is dedicated to providing the best possible care for our students, including:

• Injury prevention and wellness protection
• Clinical evaluation of injuries
• Injury management and treatment
• Rehabilitation and reconditioning
• Education and counseling

Athletic trainers at Hotchkiss are healthcare professionals who collaborate with the medical staff of the Wieler Health Center to optimize the activity and participation of student athletes. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. To become certified, athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training program at a college or university. The curriculum includes instruction and clinical experiences in the areas of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic methods, and nutrition.

Facilities

The athletic training room is a spacious, modern facility adjacent to the strength and conditioning room in the MAC. It includes treatment tables, a hydrotherapy area, and a space for rehabilitation exercises. The athletic training room also includes equipment to help student-athletes in rehabilitation and physical therapy.