Pre-Athletic Training
Help treat and prevent injuries.
WHY STUDY PRE-ATHLETIC TRAINING?
Athletic trainers diagnose, treat and prevent injuries to bone and muscle while working under the direction of a doctor or other health care professional.
If you want to become an athletic trainer, you’ll need to earn a master’s degree from an institution that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation by Athletic Training Education. Most master’s programs require students to take many prerequisite courses.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You’ll get the foundational knowledge you’ll need in human anatomy and physiology, human movement and function, proper nutrition, physical sciences and behavioral sciences. Our program includes a majority of the prerequisites that are standard for most master’s-level programs, and we’ll make sure you have taken the appropriate courses for the graduate school you’re choosing.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN PRE-ATHLETIC TRAINING?
We also make sure our students complete the other required and recommended activities needed to obtain graduate school acceptance, including observation hours, National Athletic Trainers’ Association membership, GRE completion, CPR/AED certifications, EMT credential, letters of recommendation, and interview and application preparation.
Job titles:
- Athletic trainer
- Orthopedic physician extender
- Early intervention specialist
Employers:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- High schools
- Colleges and universities
- Professional sports teams
- Military
- Industry
- Olympics and national sports programs
- Fitness centers
Featured Courses in This Program
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BIOL 0212
Course 1 NameHuman Anatomy And Physiology 1Course 1 DescriptionA study of the gross and microscopic anatomy, physiology, and homeostatic mechanisms of the human body, stressing the relationship of structure to function. This semester covers cell types and tissues and the cellular processes of osmosis, diffusion, and active and passive transport; the integumentary system; the skeletal system and joints and bone metabolism; the muscular system and mechanisms of muscular contraction; the nervous system, mechanism of nerve impulse conduction, and the special and somatic senses. Three hours of lecture per week. -
BIOL 0222
Course 2 NameHuman Anatomy And Physiology Lab 1Course 2 DescriptionA study of the gross and microscopic anatomy, physiology, and homeostatic mechanisms of the human body, stressing the relationship of structure to function. This semester covers cell types and tissues and the cellular processes of osmosis, diffusion, and active and passive transport; the integumentary system; the skeletal system and joints and bone metabolism; the muscular system and mechanisms of muscular contraction; the nervous system, mechanism of nerve impulse conduction, and the special and somatic senses. Three hours of lab per week. -
PHYS 0101
Course 3 NameIntroduction To Physics 1Course 3 DescriptionAn introduction to kinematics, statics, dynamics, momentum, energy, simple harmonic motion, rotational motion, wave motion, gravitation, fluids, heat, and thermodynamics. A laboratory is required. -
HPRED 0108
Course 4 NameNutritionCourse 4 DescriptionAn introduction to the processes involved in nourishing the body. Emphasis will include a study of nutrients and their physiological impact and inter-relationships within the body, and the quality of diet.
Please be sure to check the admissions requirements of any athletic training master’s program for additional specific recommendations.
UNIQUE PROGRAM FEATURES
Distinction one:
We have a preferred acceptance program with Neumann University for a Master of Science in athletic training.
Distinction two:
You will have job-shadowing opportunities with certified athletic training to meet your required observation hours.
Distinction three:
You’ll have the opportunity to be an active member of the Athletic Training Club, which offers guest speakers from allied health facilities, take trips to professional sports teams, and have the chance to network with others.