The major in athletic training is intended to fulfill all academic requirements for the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the State of Illinois, in order to be eligible for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The major also prepares students for graduate school in the health sciences, as well as positions in clinics, schools, colleges and universities.
Science Core Courses: 20-23 semester hours
| BIO1210 | Biology of Cells (4) |
| BIO2660 | Anatomy and Physiology I (4) |
| BIO2670 | Anatomy and Physiology II (4) |
| BIO3080 | Nutrition and Health Promotion (4) |
| CHM1200 | Principles of General Chemistry (4) |
| MTH1100 | College Algebra (3) or successful completion of the Math Competency Exam |
Additional Core Courses for Athletc Training Major
| PED3200 | Physiology of Exercise (3) |
| PED3220 | Kinesiology (3) |
| PED4100 | Administration of Athletic Training, Fitness and Physical Education (3) |
Professional Core Courses for Athletic Training: 57 semester hours
| MTH2320 | General Statistics (3) |
| ATR1760 | Athletic Training Practicum I (1) |
| ATR2050 | Foundations of Athletic Training (2) |
| PED2080 | First Aid/CPR (2) |
| ATR2080 | CPR For the Professional Reccuer (1) |
| ATR2500 | Prevention & Care-Acute Athletic Injuries/Illness (3) |
| PED2550 | Advanced Strength Training & Conditioning: Certification Preparation (3) |
| ATR2750 | Athletic Training Practicum II (2) |
| ATR2760 | Athletic Training Practicum III (2) |
| ATR3500 | Medical Aspects in Athletic Training (4) |
| ATR3510 | Assessment-Lower Extremity/Viscera (4) |
| ATR3510Z | Assessment-Lower Extremity/Viscera Lab |
| ATR3530 | Assessment-Upper Extremity/Axial Skeleton (4) |
| ATR3530Z | Assessment-Upper Extremity/Axial Skeleton Lab |
| ATR3550 | Therapeutic Exercise (4) |
| ATR3550Z | Therapeutic Exercise Lab |
| ATR3600 | Therapeutic Modalities (4) |
| ATR3600Z | Therapeutic Modalities Lab |
| ATR3750 | Athletic Training Practicum IV (3) |
| ATR3760 | Athletic Training Practicum V (3) |
| ATR4150 | Professional Practices in Athletic Training (2) |
| ATR4750 | Training Practicum VI (3) |
| ATR4990 | Athletic Training Senior Seminar (4) |
| PED3480WI | Sport Psychology (3) |
Academic information on departmental websites reflects the university's most current curriculum. The print version of the catalog, which is also posted online, may differ from this information.
