Is an Athletic Therapist the same thing as a Personal Trainer or Strength Coach?

No. Athletic therapists (aka sports therapists, athletic trainers, biokineticists) may work as personal fitness trainers or strength coach, however their scope of practice covers a lot more.

Athletic Trainers are healthcare providers who provide care for both athletes and non-athletes alike. Personal trainers, on the other hand, are fitness professionals and not healthcare professionals.

The training required to become a personal trainer is at the diploma level while athletic therapist education requires at least a bachelor's degree.

The only similarity between Athletic Therapists and personal trainers is that both work with athletes, but they are two very different professions.