B.S. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HEALTH EDUCATION, ATHLETIC TRAINING

Areas A, B, C, D and E (See Core section of the Catalog)

42 semester hours

NOTE: Courses taken in Areas A, B, C, D, and E can be used to satisfy other requirements.

Area F

18 semester hours

BIOL 2160

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

(4 semester hours)

BIOL 2170

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

(4 semester hours)

HLTH 2500

Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals

(1 semester hour)

PSYC 2102

The Developing Individual

(3 semester hours)

HLTH 2240

Clinical Nutrition

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 2680

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

(3 semester hours)

Major Requirements

53 semester hours

HEAT 3100

Structural Kinesiology

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 3685

Athletic Injury Assessment I

(4 semester hours)

HEAT 3690

Clinical Athletic Training I

(2 semester hours)

HEAT 3710

Clinical Athletic Training II

(2 semester hours)

HEAT 3750

General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 4100

Therapeutic Modalities

(4 semester hours)

HEAT 4500

Internship

(4 semester hours)

HEAT 4685

Athletic Injury Assessment II

(4 semester hours)

HEAT 4690

Clinical Athletic Training III

(2 semester hours)

HEAT 4700

Clinical Athletic Training IV

(2 semester hours)

HEAT 4750

Rehabilitation Techniques

(4 semester hours)

HEEX 3000

Physiology of Exercise

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 3250

Biomechanics

(3 semester hours)

HEEX 4200

Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations

(2 semester hours)

HEEX 4300

Essentials of Strength and Conditioning Programs

(3 semester hours)

HLTH 3500

Substance Use & Abuse

(3 semester hours)

HLTH 4140

Research in Health and Physical Activity

(3 semester hours)

HEAT 4780

Program Planning and Administration

(2 semester hours)

HEAT 4500

Internship

(4 semester hours)

Electives

7 semester hours

Total

120 semester hours

NOTES: Additional requirements

  1. Students will be required to show proof of liability insurance their junior and senior years.
  2. Only grades of C or better are permitted in Area F, major and minor requirements.
  3. Current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid for professional rescuer required.
  4. Current physical examination and proof of current immunizations and hepatitis vaccine.
  5. Agree to terms and conditions stipulated in the Technical Standards for admission to and retention in the athletic training education program.
  6. To be eligible to sit for the Athletic Trainer certification exam, students must demonstrate clinical proficiency in all areas of the Athletic Training Educational Competencies.
  7. In order to graduate, students must also fulfill other requirements specified in the Graduation Requirements section of the Catalog.


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