Athletic Training, BS
for the Bachelor of Science Major in Athletic Training
The Athletic Training, BS is not currently accepting applications. Suspension of admissions effective Fall 2023.
The Athletic Training degree is an area of study that prepares students to enter the athletic training profession. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, this athletic training education program includes classroom, laboratory instruction, and clinical field experiences designed to prepare entry-level Certified Athletic Trainers. Students in the program will be educated in the areas of: Injury Prevention and Risk Management; Recognition, Evaluation and Assessment of lnjuries and Illnesses; Immediate Care of Injuries, Treatment; Rehabilitation and Reconditioning; Health Care Organization and Administration; and Professional Development and Responsibility. Upon completion of this program of study students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and are eligible to apply for the Board of Certification national examination to become a Certified Athletic Trainer.
for the Bachelor of Science Major in Athletic Training
Requirements Including General Education
The Athletic Training Education Program necessitates that General Education requirements be selected from the Campus General Education course list. The prescribed courses prepare the student for upper division study and may be used to satisfy General Education requirements provided they are on the appropriate General Education list. Specifically required General Education courses are listed below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts | ||
| Composition I and an approved speech performance course; or CMN 111 and CMN 112 | 6-7 | |
| Advanced Composition (KIN 240 fulfills requirement) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning I & II | ||
| From the approved campus list | 6 | |
| KIN 401 | 3 or 4 | |
| Humanities and Arts | ||
| From the approved campus list | 9 | |
| Behavioral and Social Sciences | ||
| PSYC 100 | Intro Psych | 4 |
| or PSYC 103 | Intro Experimental Psych | |
| KIN 262 | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| KIN 150 | (Life Science) | 3 |
| MCB 103 & MCB 104 | and (Intro to Human Physiology) | 0 |
| Coures from the approved campus physical science list | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies (may be completed through other categories) | ||
| From Western Cultures approved campus list | 3 | |
| From Non-Western Cultures approved campus list | 3 | |
| From U.S. Minority Cultures approved campus list | 3 | |
| Language Other Than English | 0-15 | |
Completion through the third level of the same language in high school or college | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| From the approved department list | ||
| Computer Skills | ||
| From the approved department list | ||
| Anatomy | ||
| MCB 334 | (Functional Human Anatomy) | |
| Supporting Coursework | ||
| At least one course from the approved University general education or departmental lists to bring total Hours in general education to 54 | 1-3 | |
| Total Hours General Education | 54 | |
| Kinesiology Coursework | ||
| CHLH 101 | 3 | |
| KIN 122 | 3 | |
| Kinesiology Core Requirements | ||
| KIN 125 | 1 | |
| KIN 140 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 150 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 201 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 259 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 340 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 352 | 3 | |
| KIN 355 | 3 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Coursework | ||
| KIN 125 | 1 | |
| KIN 130 | 2 | |
| Two courses from the movement skills series (KIN 131-136) | ||
| KIN 140 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 150 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 340 | (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| KIN 257 | (Coordination, Control & Skill) | |
| KIN 262 | 3 | |
| KIN 352 | 3 | |
| KIN 355 | 3 | |
| Athletic Training Core Courses | ||
| KIN 120 | 2 | |
| KIN 181 | ||
| KIN 182 | ||
| KIN 220 | ||
| KIN 221 | ||
| KIN 222 | ||
| KIN 247 | 3 | |
| KIN 281 | ||
| KIN 282 | ||
| KIN 320 | ||
| KIN 325 | ||
| KIN 381 | ||
| KIN 382 | ||
| KIN 384 | ||
| KIN 384 | ||
| KIN 481 | ||
| CHLH 100 | 3 | |
| FSHN 120 | Contemporary Nutrition | 3 |
Summary of Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education and supporting coursework | 54 | |
| Kinesiology Coursework | 25 | |
| Athletic Training coursework | 43 | |
| Elective Courses: hours will vary based on course selection toward General Education requirements | 6-19 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
for the Bachelor of Science Major in Athletic Training
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for the Bachelor of Science Major in Athletic Training
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