B.S.
Program Overview
The athletic training degree prepares students for graduate study in athletic training, physical therapy, physician assistant and medicine. It’s ideal for students interested in gaining clinical experience with injury prevention, recognition and immediate care, rehabilitation, health care management and professional development in a sports medicine environment.
The program is spread out over six semesters. It involves a combination of challenging didactic courses and hands-on clinical experience.
Students have opportunities to complete clinical rotations in a variety of settings and work with diverse patient populations. Clinical experience is gained on and off campus and includes the FSU athletic department, local high schools, and medical clinics.
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.
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 | (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
Many of these courses may also be used to satisfy general education requirements. Please contact the department regarding possible curricular changes. In order to graduate with a degree in Athletic Training, students must have a minimum FSU overall GPA of 2.5 and a grade of “C minus“ or higher in all required courses.
97 Total Hours
| Required Math, Science & Psych Courses (26 hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| MAC 1105 | 3 | College Algebra |
| MAC 1114 | 2 | Trigonometry |
| MAC 1140 | 3 | Precalculus |
| STA 2122 | 3 | Introduction to Applied Statistics |
| BSC 2010, 2010L | 4 (3+1) | Biological Science I (and lab) |
| CHM 1045, 1045L | 4 (3+1) | General Chemistry I (and lab) |
| PHY 2053C | 4 | College Physics A with lab |
| PSY 2012 | 3 | General Psychology |
| Departmental Coursework (18 hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HUN 1201 | 3 | Science of Nutrition |
| PET 3322, 3221L | 4 (3+1) | Functional Anatomy and Physiology I or BSC 2085, 2085L (3+1) |
| PET 3323C | 4 | Functional Anatomy and Physiology II or BSC 2086, 2086L (3+1) |
| APK 3110C | 4 | Applied Exercise Physiology |
| Choose One: | 3 | HSC 4711 or PET 3361 or HUN 4362 |
| Athletic Training Core Coursework (27 hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ATR 1800 | 1 | Introduction to Athletic Training |
| ATR 2020 | 2 | First Aid – Professional Rescuer |
| ATR 3102 | 3 | Athletic Training I |
| ATR 3012C | 3 | Orthopedic Assessment – Upper Ext. |
| ATR 3132 | 3 | Kinesiology |
| ATR 3213c | 3 | Orthopedic Assessment – Lower Ext. |
| ATR 3312c | 3 | Therapeutic Exercise / Rehabilitation |
| ATR 4302c | 3 | Therapeutic Modalities |
| ATR 3512 | 3 | Athletic Training Administration |
| ATR 4932 | 3 | Issues in Sports Training |
Students must complete one of the four following options (21-26 hours):
| I. Pre-Athletic Training | |
|---|---|
| APK 3113 | 3 |
| ATR 1810 | 1 |
| ATR 2820 | 1 |
| ATR 3832 | 1 |
| ATR 4842 | 1 |
| Electives (if needed to reach 120 hrs) | 14 |
| Total Hours | 21 |
| II. Pre-Physical Therapy | |
|---|---|
| BSC 2011, 2011L | 4 (3+1) |
| CHM 1046, 1046L | 4 (3+1) |
| PHY 2054C | 4 |
| PSY XXXX (in addition to PSY 2012) | 3-6 |
| Electives (if needed to reach 120 hrs) | 3-6 |
| Total Hours | 21 |
| III. Pre-Physician Assistant | |
|---|---|
| CHM 1046, 1046L | 4 (3+1) |
| MCB 2004, 2004L or MCB 4403, 4403L | 4 (3+1) |
| APK 2001 or CLT 2049 (3) | 3 |
|
CHM 2210 + CHM 2211 + CHM 2211L |
9 |
| Electives (if needed to reach 120 hrs) | 6 |
| Total Hours | 21 |
| IV. Pre-Sports Medicine | |
|---|---|
| BSC 2011, 2011L | 4 (3+1) |
| CHM 1046, 1046L | 4 (3+1) |
| PHY 2054C | 4 |
| CHM 2210 | 3 |
| CHM 2211, 2211L | 6 (3+3) |
| BCH 4053 | 3 |
| Suggested: PCB 3063 | 3 |
| Suggested: Spanish (FL) | 6 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
Additional Info
| Minimum Program Requirements (Summary) | |
|---|---|
| Min. Hours Required | 120 |
| General Education | 36* |
| Prerequisites | 20 (0 beyond coursework required for liberal studies & the major)* |
| Major Coursework | 97 (this total includes 20 hrs of prerequisite coursework) |
| Minor Coursework | 0 |
| Digital Literacy: This requirement may be met with any University accepted Digital Literacy course. | 0-3 (beyond major requirements) |
| Oral Competency | 0-3 (beyond major requirements) |
| Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through with an approved college-level course; SPC 1017 suggested. | |
| Electives | TBD (to bring total hours to 120) |
*Note: The following coursework required for the major can also apply to General Education: all math courses; CHM 1045, 1045L, HUN 1201, and/or BSC 2010, 2010L; PSY 2012.
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.