Required Prerequisite C

• Students must complete prerequisite coursework that provides content knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, and nutrition. Students must earn a C or better in all associated coursework, and these courses must be completed or scheduled to be completed prior to the time of entry into the program.
  • Examples of appropriately aligned coursework meeting the content requirements:
    • Biology - General Biology; Concepts of Biology; Human Biology
    • Chemistry - General Chemistry; Concepts of Chemistry
    • Physics - Introductory Physics; Concepts of Physics; Biomechanics
    • Psychology - Introduction to Psychology
    • Anatomy (with lab) - Human Anatomy; Anatomy and Physiology
    • Physiology (with lab) - Human Physiology; Anatomy and Physiology
    • Exercise Physiology - Exercise Physiology; Physiology of Exercise
    • Nutrition - Nutrition; Human Nutrition; Introduction to Nutrition 

Required Curriculum Courses

• HS 53700 – Community Health
• HS 54000 – Research Methods
• HS 54200 – Statistical Analysis
• HS 57700 – Physiology of Exercise III: Nutrition and Body Composition
• AT 50100 – Clinical Practicum I
• AT 50200 – Clinical Practicum II
• AT 50300 – Clinical Practicum III
• AT 50400 – Clinical Practicum IV
• AT 50500 – Clinical Practicum V
• AT 50600 – Clinical Practicum VI
• AT 51100 – Clinical Decision-Making I
• AT 51200 – Clinical Decision-Making II
• AT 51300 – Clinical Decision-Making III
• AT 51400 – Clinical Decision-Making IV
• AT 52000 – Emergency Management
• AT 52500 – Fundamentals in Athletic Training
• AT 54100 – Orthopedic Evaluation and Management I
• AT 54200 – Orthopedic Evaluation and Management II
• AT 54400 – Evaluation and Management of General Medical Conditions
• AT 55100 – Therapeutic Interventions I
• AT 55200 – Therapeutic Interventions II
• AT 55300 – Therapeutic Interventions III
• AT 61000 – Leadership and Management in Athletic Training
• AT 63000 – Seminar in Athletic Training
• AT 65000 – Capstone
• AT 68100 – Comprehensive Examination

The athletic training program is based on a cohort model and follows a degree plan with a specific sequence of courses. All courses with the AT prefix are only offered one time each year, and prerequisite courses are required for enrollment in most courses.

Students who remain in good academic standing within the program will proceed through the program as described below.