Leanne Retundie '14
Exercise Science Major; On the Women's Soccer Team

"I chose Catawba because I knew I wanted a small school, where I would have the chance to work with my professors one-on-one. I was also looking to play soccer. I choose to major in Exercise Science because it is something that I have always been interested in. My mom was also a big influence because she is big into Exercise Science, and I have been surrounded by that atmosphere for most of my life. Also, I love learning about the body and how to keep it healthy, and things to help prevent injuries, since I am an athlete. After graduation, I plan to go into physical therapy."

Brendan Lawson'14
Athletic Training Major

"I chose Catawba because I was impressed by the Athletic Training program. In my search, I found other schools' programs were lacking in passing rate for boards and hands-on opportunities. I also loved the way Catawba looked, and I felt at home on campus. Playing lacrosse here was also a major deciding factor. I first became interested in Athletic Training my junior year of high school thanks to a sports-med class I took. My mom is a family physician and my dad ran rescue for several years, so I have always been interested in Medicine. At the same time, I’ve been playing lacrosse for years and so Athletic Training was simply a combination of the two. After graduation, I hope to go on to med school. "

VIDEO: Student Athletic Trainers in Action