Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis (B.S.)

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Program Summary

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis is designed to prepare students to apply for and be admitted to a post-baccalaureate CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Professional Program to then work in the allied healthcare profession of Athletic Training. The Athletic Training Emphasis includes courses designed to build progressively upon each other as students begin with more general anatomical and physiological courses that are most commonly included as prerequisite courses to be admitted into an accredited Athletic Training Professional Program and advance through a variety of methods courses that build a solid foundation for any student interested in a career in any allied healthcare profession (PT, OT, etc.). It is important to note that individual CAATE accredited Athletic Training Professional Programs, as well as other types of graduate programs, may have unique admission requirements and pre-requisites; thus students should review requirements for all programs to which they plan to apply well in advance and plan accordingly. Those wishing to teach and coach in the public schools should enroll in the Physical Education - Teaching Emphasis (B.S.) or Physical Education - Coaching Emphasis (B.S.) programs to ensure proper progress toward obtaining teaching licensure.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training Curriculum (78-79 Credits)

Core Requirements (34-35 Credits)

PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics 3 Credit(s)
KIN 2000 - Introduction to Exercise Science 1 Credit(s)
KIN 2020 - Functional Kinesiology 2 Credit(s)
KIN 3050 - Motor Learning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3060 - Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3065 - Sport and Exercise Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 3070 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3075 - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 3080 - Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3085 - Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 4010 - Methods of Sports Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4020 - Research Methods and Statistics in Exercise Science 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4030 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Science 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4035 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Science Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 4040 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 Credit(s)
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care-CPR 1 Credit(s) (must either take class or have current card of completion at graduation)

Pre-Athletic Training Requirements (44 Credits)

BIOL 1610 - General Biology I 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 1615 - General Biology Lab I 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2325 - Human Anatomy Lab 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2425 - Human Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
CHEM 1110 - Elementary Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
CHEM 1115 - Elementary Chemistry Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 2010 - Medical Terminology 2 Credit(s)
MATH 1060 - Trigonometry 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 2010 - College Physics I 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 2015 - College Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)
PSY 1010 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (12 Credits)

Complete at least 12 credits from the following:

KIN 4400 - Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Injuries 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4410 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4450 - Therapeutic Modalities 3 Credit(s)
NFS 3020 - Nutrition as Related to Fitness and Sports 3 Credit(s)
PE 4750 - Psycho-Social Aspects of Athletics 3 Credit(s)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Free Electives (6-26 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand the importance and influence of physical activity and exercise on health and become an advocate for physically active lifestyles as a means to improve quality of life and reduce the risk and prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases.
Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge and understanding of the applied and basic sciences as they relate to responses and adaptations to physical activity and exercise among the apparently healthy, diseased, and athletic population.
Perform basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting in the exercise sciences.
Develop foundational knowledge in injury evaluation, diagnosis, immediate care, and rehabilitation in preparation for continued education in Athletic Training or other related allied healthcare fields.