Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences

Athletic Training Comprehensive Major

Athletic Training Comprehensive
Bachelor of Science

This Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education).

Please see the Department for Entrance Requirements. Other information available at the program's Web page.

All students pursuing Athletic Training as a degree option must contact the program coordinator to acquire a copy of the Student Academic Program Manual. The manual includes Technical Standards for admission, student health issues, and program completion requirements specific to the Athletic Training Program.

  1. Athletic Training Comprehensive Requirements (74 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • PE 174A, Clinical Level One A - 2 hours
      • PE 174B, Clinical Level One B - 2 hours
      • PE 174C, Clinical Level Two A - 4 hours
      • PE 174D, Clinical Level Two B - 3 hours
      • PE 174E, Clinical Level Three A - 1 hour
      • (Note: Upon acceptance into the program, these courses will be taken based upon clinical assignment per students' clinical level.)
      • PE 264, Foundation of Athletic Training - 4 hours
      • PE 264L, Foundation of Athletic Training Lab - 0 hours
      • PE 265, Emergency Medical Response - 2 hours
      • PE 310, Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise - 3 hours
      • PE 350, Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training - 4 hours
      • PE 350L, Modalities in Athletic Training Laboratory - 0 hours
      • PE 360, Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics - 4 hours
      • PE 375, Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training - 4 hours
      • PE 375L, Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training Laboratory - 0 hours
      • PE 405, Athletic Injury Assessment I: LE - 3 hours
      • PE 406, Athletic Injury Assessment II: UE - 3 hours
      • PE 422, Administration of Strength Programs - 2 hours
      • PE 425, Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation - 3 hours
      • PE 430, Organization and Administration in Recreation, Sport and Tourism - 3 hours
      • PE 460, Gross Anatomy of Movement - 3 hours
      • PE 461, Physiology of Exercise - 4 hours
      • PE 467, Fitness Testing - 3 hours
      • PE 469, Sports Nutrition - 3 hours
      • PE 470, General Medical Conditions and Pharmacological Application in Sport and Exercise - 2 hours
      • PE 475, Research Methods in Exercise Science - 3 hours
      • PE 499, Senior Seminar in Athletic Training - 1 hour
      • REC 477, Internship - 6 hours
        two separate 3-hour assignments (H.S. & Clinic)
      • CSP 404, Counseling and Mental Disorders - 2 hours

7 May 2014

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