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Otterbein College Department of Health and Sport Sciences

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"I wouldn't be where I am today without the help of my professors and the other athletic trainers that they have introduced me to. Each person that I have met along the way has helped me become who I am as a person and who I strive to be as a professional."
Amanda B.
Athletic Training, 2009
The Health and Sport Sciences Department will prepare you to become a competent, self-directed professional through sound curricular programming, dedicated faculty, and appropriate facilities and equipment.

About Us
We offer state-of-the-art facilities, six majors and four minors that meet the requirements for both professional certifications and the liberal arts education, and faculty who seek excellence in the classroom and assist you in identifying your strengths to pursue professional opportunities.

Our Accreditations
We are a professionally based department that has three national accreditations that form the foundation of our curriculums. Our accreditations include:

  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE),
  • North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM),
  • National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE),
  • American Association of Health Education (AAHE),