Athletic Training (B.S.P.E.)
The Athletic Training major has two portions to the education program, didactic and clinical. Prior to application to the clinical portion of the program, a pre-professional phase is required which includes a grade of 'C' or better in prerequisite courses (Biol 120, Biol 121, H&S 245, H&S 288 and PEP 101) and successful completion of an observation period in the athletic training room (PEP 171). See the Athletic Training Education Program Director for the specific information regarding admission into the clinical portion of the program. This information includes admission requirements, pre-professional phase course work and observation period requirements, technical standards for admission, and an application form.
Additionally, to maintain good standing in the clinical portion of the program, the student must meet specific criteria, which includes maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a grade of 'C' or better in all professional courses. See the Athletic Training Education Program Director for specific information regarding continuation in the clinical portion of the program.
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the Department of Movement Sciences core and the following course work:
Professional Courses (56 cr):
Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
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Human Physiology (4 cr) |
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Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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Nutrition Related to Fitness and Sport (2 cr) |
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Medical Terminology (2 cr) |
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Introduction to Athletic Injuries (3 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
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General Medicine for Physically Active Individuals (1 cr) |
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Pharmacology for Physically Active Individuals (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Lower Extremity Evaluation (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Upper Extremity Evaluation (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Rehabilitation (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Modalities (3 cr) |
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Athletic Training Organization and Administration (3 cr) |
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Seminar in Athletic Training (2 cr) |
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Introduction to Athletic Training (1 cr) |
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Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (3 cr) |
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Physiology of Exercise (3 cr) |
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Design & Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr) |
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Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Persuasive Writing (3 cr) |
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Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Inquiry-Based Writing (3 cr) |
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Business Writing (3 cr) |
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Technical Writing (3 cr) |
Clinical Experiences (10 cr):
Athletic Training High School Clinical Experience (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Sports Medicine Clinical Experience (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training General Medical & Orthopedic Clinical Experience (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience I Observation (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience II (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience III (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience V (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience VI (1 cr) |
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Athletic Training Clinical Experience VII (1 cr) |
Electives to total 128 credits for the degree