Athletic Training, B.S.A.T.

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The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE).

The requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT) degree with a major in Athletic Training are as follows:

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees)

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours)

Major - 72 semester hours

• ATRN 1171 - Introduction to Athletic Training Lab 1
• ATRN 1173 - Introduction to Athletic Training 3
• ATRN 1203 - Health and Wellness 3
• ATRN 1211 - Athletic Training Clinical I 1
• ATRN 1213 - Anatomy & Palpations for Athletic Training I 3
• ATRN 1313 - Anatomy & Palpations for Athletic Training II 3
• ATRN 2001 - Athletic Training Colloquium I 1
• ATRN 2211 - Emergency Care & First Aid Lab 1
• ATRN 2213 - Emergency Care & First Aid 3
• ATRN 2433 - Medical Terminology 3
• ATRN 2901 - Athletic Training Clinical II 1
• ATRN 2903 - Therapeutic Modalities 3
• ATRN 3001 - Athletic Training Colloquium II 1
• ATRN 3103 - General Medical Assessment 3
• ATRN 3111 - Athletic Training Clinical III 1
• ATRN 3331 - Sport and Exercise Pharmacology 1
• ATRN 3801 - Orthopedic Assessment and Management I Lab 1
• ATRN 3803 - Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I 3
• ATRN 3811 - Orthopedic Assessment and Management II Lab 1
• ATRN 3813 - Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II 3
• ATRN 3911 - Athletic Training Clinical IV 1
• ATRN 3913 - Therapeutic Exercise 3
• ATRN 4001 - Athletic Training Colloquium III 1
• ATRN 4423 - Research and Athletic Training 3
• ATRN 4801 - Athletic Training Clinical V 1
• ATRN 4903 - Administration of Athletic Training 3
• ATRN 4911 - Athletic Training Clinical VI - Capstone 1
• EXPH 2993 - Biomechanics and Analysis of Human Movement 3
• EXPH 2333 - Introduction to Sports Nutrition 3
• EXPH 2501 - Physiology of Sport and Fitness Lab 1
• EXPH 2503 - Physiology of Sport and Fitness 3
• EXPH 3003 - Strength and Conditioning: Theory and Application 3
• KNES 4033 - Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
• NURS 4123, RADS 4123, RESP 4123, or SOWK 4123 Data Analysis 3

Other Specific Requirements - 6 semester hours

Required courses in the core curriculum (2 overflow hours counted here):

BIOL 1134 - Anatomy and Physiology I 
BIOL 1234 - Anatomy and Physiology II 

and

4 hours of CHEM/GEOS/PHYS

Minor

no minor required

Note:

Upon completion of this degree the student will be eligible to apply for the certification exam given by the national Board of Certification (BOC) and the Texas Athletic Training Licensure Exam administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services.  Endorsement for the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam must be earned by completion of cohort level specific “gameday” exams, practice exams and mock BOC exams with a score of 80% or higher.  Failure to achieve an 80% score on the cohort level specific “gameday” exams, practice exams and mock BOC exams will result in a student not being endorsed for the national BOC exam.  Students will still be eligible for the State of Texas AT licensure exam.  In order to receive the BOC certification and/or Texas AT Licensure, students must submit proof of graduation and awarding of the BSAT degree.