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Athletic Training - B.S. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

I. DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (1 credit)
Type Course Title Credits
  US 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1
II. MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (69 credits) Courses count in major GPA 1
Type Course Title Credits
  ATTR 15001 Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training I 2
    15011 Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training II 2
ELR   15092 Practicum in Athletic Training I 3
    25036 Principles of Athletic Training 3
    25037 Physical Assessment Techniques for Lower Extremity and Spine 3
    25038 Physical Assessment Techniques for Upper Extremity, Head and Neck 3
KBS   25057 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3
KBS   25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3
ELR   25092 Practicum in Athletic Training II 3
    35037 Advanced Physical Assessment Techniques 3
    35039 Therapeutic Modalities 3
    35040 Strength and Conditioning 2
    35050 Neurological Process for the Healthcare Professional 3
    35054 Biomechanics 3
ELR   35092 Practicum in Athletic Training III 3
WIC   43018 Ethics for Allied Health Professionals 2 3
    45017 Professional Development in Athletic Training 3
    45038 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training 3
    45039 Therapeutic Rehabilitation 3
    45040 Pathology and Pharmacology for Allied Health Care Providers 3
    45041 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions 3
ELR   45192 Practicum in Athletic Training IV 3
ELR   45292 Internship in Athletic Training I 3
ELR   45392 Internship in Athletic Training II 3
III. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (51 credits)  
Type Course Title Credits
KAD CHEM 10050 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3
  EXSC 35068 Statistics for the Exercise Scientist 3
    45080 Physiology of Exercise 3
  HED 14020 Medical Terminology 3
  IHS
SOC		 44010
32220
32221		 Research Design and Statistical Methods in the Health Professions (3)
or Data Analysis (3)
and Data Analysis Laboratory (1)		 3-4
KAD NUTR 23511 Science of Human Nutrition 3
KSS/DD PSYC 11762 General Psychology 3
  Kent Core Composition 6
  Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 9
  Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3-5
  Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 3
  General Electives number of credits required depends on meeting minimum 121credit hours 9
MINIMUM TOTAL 121

1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in all ATTR coursework.
2. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned in to fulfill writing-intensive requirement.

Athletic Training is one option for Pre-Physical Therapy curricula. This major will afford the student the opportunity to hold a dual credential (Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer) at the completion of their advanced degree program in PT. This dual credential provides students the opportunity to seek employment in a variety of health care venues as a dual credentialed professional