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Course Requirements

The ATEP is designed to be completed in four years, which includes three semesters of pre-professional coursework and clinical observation and five semesters of professional coursework and clinical experiences. Students who transfer, or participate in intercollegiate athletics, or whose time may be limited for other reasons, should anticipate additional academic time necessary to complete the major.

The requirements of the major are consistent with the recommended standards established by CAATE. In order to be retained in the major, all athletic training students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA with no grade lower than C in major classes. Upon completion of the ATEP, and university requirements, students will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification, Inc. examination to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

Requirements for the Athletic Training Major 73 units
Foundation Classes 17 units
AT 102Foundations of Athletic Training and Applied Exercise Science2
AT 160Acute Care of Injury and Illness (F, S)2
AT 220Risk Management for the Physically Active (F)3
AT 240Observation in Athletic Training (F)1
BIOL 250Human Anatomy4
Select one of the following:
BIOL 101Fundamentals of Biology4
BIOL 151General Biology I*4
Core Courses 56 units
AES 360Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Science2
AES 363Physiology of Exercise4
AES 364Kinesiology3
AT 242Practicum in Wrapping, Taping, and Bracing (S)2
AT 270Orthopedic Assessment (S)4
AT 340Practicum in Orthopedic Assessment (F)2
AT 342Practicum in Therapeutic Modalities, Strength, and Flexibility (S)2
AT 351Therapeutic Modalities (F)3
AT 352Therapeutic Exercise (S)4
AT 355Medical Conditions and Disabilities (S)2
AT 440Practicum in Therapeutic Exercise and Medical Conditions (F)2
AT 442Senior Capstone Practicum (S)3
AT 452Current Concepts in Treatment and Rehabilitation (F)2
AT 465Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers (F)2
AT 469Health Care Administration (S)3
AT 490Research Methods (F)***4
BIOL 251Human Physiology4
PE 240Health Education (F, S)+2
PSYC 110General Psychology*3
PSYC 385Health Psychology3

*Meets a General Studies Core (or elective) requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
+Meets a University Skills requirement.

Additional Information

CPR and Blood Borne Pathogen Training: Athletic training students admitted to the ATEP must complete CPR and blood borne pathogen training prior to the first day of clinical practicum. Returning students must renew annually prior to the first day of clinical practicum.

Transportation: Certain clinical experiences in the ATEP may require that the student have a valid diver’s license, an automobile for personal use, and evidence of public liability insurance. ATEP students must provide their own transportation to and from clinical facilities or activities.

Other policies and procedures: For current academic and clinical requirements, please refer to the current edition of the ATEP Handbook.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the Athletic Training Education Program at APU, the following must be met:

  1. Complete all Athletic Training Major requirements
    1. Complete all Athletic Training Major coursework
    2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
    3. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all AT didactic courses (AT 102, 160, 220, 240, 270, 351, 352, 355, 452, 465, 469, 490) with no course grade below a C
    4. Must successfully complete all practicum courses (AT 242, 340, 342, 440, 442) with no course grade below a B
    5. Must successfully complete all allied health courses (PE 240; AES 360, 363, 364; PSYC 110, 385; BIOL 101 or BIOL 151, and BIOL 250/251)
  2. Complete all Clinical Education requirements
    1. Complete all clinical observation experiences for pre-athletic training (AT 240)
    2. Complete 50 clinical credits for Level I-III students of clinical field experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor (AT 242, 340, 342, 440, 442)
    3. Complete a clinical field experience in each of the following categories: upper extremity, lower extremity, equipment intensive, general medical, athletic institution, and rehabilitative service
    4. Complete all pre-athletic training, Level I, II, and III psychomotor competencies and clinical proficiencies. Completion of the course work and proficiencies demonstrates basic competence required of an entry-level athletic trainer preparing the Athletic Training student to sit for the Board of Certification, Inc.
  3. Complete all other university requirements for graduation
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.