B.S.
Program Overview
Choosing where to begin your journey in athletic training is a decision that shapes your entire career, and there is no better place to immerse yourself in the world of elite performance than Florida State University. At FSU, you won’t just learn; you will be positioned at the heart of a premier NCAA Division I athletic powerhouse, where championship culture and cutting-edge sports science converge. This unique environment provides an unparalleled backdrop for your education, preparing you for a dynamic and rewarding career in a field that is rapidly expanding. As an athletic trainer, you become an essential pillar of an athlete's success, with opportunities extending far beyond the collegiate field to professional sports, high schools, military programs, private industries, and the performing arts—ensuring that your passion for health and sport translates into a vital and respected profession. Florida State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (B.S. 4 years).
To become a certified athletic trainer (ATC), students would need to complete the bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at FSU and then earn an accredited Master of Science Degree (M.S. 2 years) to be eligible to take the national Board of Certification Exam to become an ATC.
Learn more about the FSU Athletic Training program
Admission Requirements
This is a specialized admission major; admission is competitive. Please contact the department directly for more information. Students should apply for admission to this program during sophomore year. Freshman, first-time in college students, are admitted as NFA-Athletic Training (not formally admitted). Continuing students undergo the specialized admission process, for upper division status in the major, at the end of their sophomore year. Transfer Students apply for a spring start at FSU to be able to enroll in ATR 1800 and undergo the specialized admission process.
Prerequisites
All of the following count toward major requirements and are required for formal admission. Some may also be used to meet general education requirements.
| Course # | Hours | Name |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 1105 | 3 | College Algebra |
| MAC 1140 | 3 | Pre-Calculus |
| MAC 1114 | 3 | Trigonometry |
| HUN X201 | 3 | Science of Nutrition or HUN X941 |
| CHM X045, CHM X045L | 4 (3, 1) | General Chemistry I and Lab or CHM X045C (4) General Chemistry I with Lab |
| BSC X010, X010L | 4 (3+1) | Biological Science or BSC X010C, Biology I with lab (4) |
The courses below may not be required for admission, but may still be required for graduation from the program:
| Course # | Hours | Name |
|---|---|---|
| PHY X053, X053L | 4 (3+1) | General Physics or PHY X053 C, College Physics A with lab (4) |
| STA X122 | 4 | Introduction to Statistics or STA X023, Statistical Methods (STAX122 preferred) |
| PET X322, X322L | 4 (3+1) | Functional Anatomy & Physiology I (and lab) or BSC X085, X085L or equivalent ("C+" or better required) |
| PET X323C | 4 | Functional Anatomy & Physiology II (with lab) or BSC X086, X086L or equivalent |
Note 1: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of http://www.flvc.org.
Note 2: Students should take MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra to partially satisfy the math area requirement for General Education, as it is a prerequisite to several of the above courses.
Requirements
Since access to clinical opportunities is limited, students must complete the following to be admitted:
- Minimum FSU GPA of 2.5 or higher on a minimum of 15 hours
- Successful completion of ATR 1800
- Must meet all required program standards for admission.
Course/Degree Requirements
Certification
Students entering the athletic training program after Fall ’16 are required to complete a graduate professional athletic training program in order to become eligible for Board of Certification.
The Florida State University Athletic Training Program was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). (6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101) The program voluntarily withdrew its CAATE accreditation effective August 1, 2019.
Contact(s)
Dr. Angela Sehgal
Clinical Professor, Program Director Athletic Training Education and PHPLC
Athletic Training
4013 William Johnston Building
