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BS-EXSC-ATRN - Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science-Athletic Training

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PE, Sport, & Human PerformanceUndergraduateBaccalaureate

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General Education

 

Semester Hours

ACAD 101

Principles of the Learning Academy

1

Shared Skills and Proficiencies

 

 

Writing and Critical Thinking

 

 

WRIT 101

Composition

3

HMXP 102     

Human Experience

3

CRTW 201

Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing

3

Oral Communication

See approved list

3

Technology

 

 

CSCI 101 & 3 from CSCI 101A, B, C, F or P

Intro to Comp & Info Processing & Labs

3

Intensive Writing

Met in major with PESH 381

0

Constitution/Founding Documents Requirement

See approved list; may be met with other requirement

0-3

Physical Activity

Met in major with PESH 102

0

Thinking Critically Across Disciplines

 

 

Global Perspectives

See approved list

3

Historical Perspectives

See approved list

3

Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives

 

Social Science
 

See approved list; must include 2 designators;
 

3

  PSYC

General Psychology   

3

Humanities and Arts

See approved list; must include 2 designators

6

Quantitative Skills and Natural Science

(3 courses)

 

Quantitative Skills

See approved list

3-4

Natural Science

Met in major with NUTR 221 & CHEM 101

0

Subtotal

 

37-41

Exercise Science Core

 

30

EXSC 101

Intro to Exercise Science

3

EXSC 208

Exercise Leadership and Training Instruction

3

EXSC 375

Kinesiology & Biomechanics

4

EXSC 384/385

Exercise Physiology I & lab

4

EXSC 401

Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity

3

EXSC 465

Strength & Conditioning

3

EXSC 480

Exercise Testing & Prescription/lab

3

HLTH 300

Personal & Community Health

3

PESH 102

Weight Training

1

PESH 381

Research Methods in Phys Activity & Sports Mgmt

3

Scientific Foundation Core

 

15

BIOL 220/222

Principles of Cell & Molecular Biology & Lab

4

BIOL 307/308

Anatomy/Human Physiology

8

    OR BIOL 213/214

Anatomy & Physiology I & II

8

NUTR 221

Food & Nutrition

3

Athletic Training Concentration

31

ATRN 251

Principles of Athletic Training

3

ATRN 205

Clinical Observation in Athletic Training I

2

ATRN 305

Clinical Observation in Athletic Training II

2

ATRN 501

Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I

2

ATRN 505

Essential Clinical Skills for Athletic Training

2

ATRN 515

Emergency Aspects of Athletic Training

2

ATRN 520

Prof Practice in Ath Train I: Evidence Based Practice

2

ATRN 525

Prof Practice in Ath Train II: Admin

2

ATRN 530

Assess & Mgmt of Ath Injuries & Conditions I: Lower Extremity

4

CHEM 101

Applying Chemistry to Society

3

NUTR 520

Sport Nutrition

3

PHYS 201/201L

General Physics I/Lab

4

Electives

3-7

Total

120

Exercise Science Admissions Criteria

Students must earn a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the completion of 45 semester hours in order to be eligible to take any 300 or above level courses from the Department of physical Education, Sport and Human Performance.  Students are also required to maintain a 2.5 GPA throughout the remainder of the academic career in order to remain an EXSC major.

For Admission into the MS-ATRN the following criteria must be met:

  1. Submit formal application through AT-CAS by February 1.

  2. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 for all coursework. 

  3. Completion the following Coursework with a "C" or better: Human Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab; Human Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology II w/ lab; General Biology; General Physics, General Chemistry; Human Nutrition; Biomechanics; Exercise Physiology; General Psychology

  4. Current certification in Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.

  5. Documentation of 75 hours of observation with certified athletic trainers.

  6. Two recommendations from individuals who can verify applicant's aptitude for graduate study.

  7. Non-native English speakers must submit a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test or at least 79 on the internet based test, an IELTS score of at least 6, or successful completion of level 112 of the Intensive English for Academic Purposes Program from an English Language School (ELS) center.

  8. Successful completion of an invited interview with the MS-ATRN Selection Committee.