Sports Medicine
The sports medicine staff at Tarleton State University consists of 12 licensed, certified athletic trainers (10 full-time staff and two graduate assistants). They provide prevention, assessment, emergency care, therapeutic intervention, and administration of athletic injuries and illnesses. The sports medicine staff works closely with Tanglewood Pharmacy, HomeTown Physical Therapy, Glen Rose Medical Center and the Student Health Center to provide comprehensive care for student-athletes in 17 intercollegiate sports, plus cheer and dance. The athletic training staff also serves as preceptors for Tarleton State’s entry-level Masters of Science in Athletic Training program.