Our Mission

The Knox College Sports Medicine Department is committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, accountability, and communication. Our mission is to ensure our student-athletes' health, safety, and performance through evidence based medical care, open collaboration, and adherence to professional standards.

Certified Athletic Trainer

An Athletic Trainer is a certified and licensed health care professional who practices in the field of sports medicine. Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries and illnesses related to physical activity in emergent and non-emergent circumstances. ATCs work under the direction of a team physician and are an integral part of the healthcare team within the athletics program.

Sports Medicine Links