Pre-Athletic Training Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. For questions about this content, please see your advisor. This schedule varies depending on when student begins the program.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
PED 130 Introduction to Exercise and Allied Health Professions (3)
PSY 101 Psychology (General Studies CAT 5) (3)
General Studies CAT 4 (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
BIO 108 Medical Terminology (1)
BIO 110 Biology Concepts (General Studies CAT 7) (4)
CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4)
FCS 207 Nutrition (General Studies CAT 9) (3)
General Studies CAT 2 (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4)
PED 227 Weight Training (1)
PHY 201/321 General Physics I with Lab (4)
General Studies CAT 8 (3)
General Studies CAT 10 (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
BIO 340 Human Physiology (4)
MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics  (General Studies CAT 3) (3)
PED 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
PED 351 Biomechanics (3)
PHI 105 Ethics and Values (General Studies CAT 6) (3)

Junior - 1st semester
PED 305 Exercise Physiology (3)
*PED 456 Lower Extremity Evaluation (3)
Electives (9)

Junior - 2nd semester
PED 357 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
*PED 457 Upper Extremity Evaluation (3)
PED 470 Fitness Evaluation and Assessment (3)
Electives (3)
Accumulate at least 25 observation hours  

Senior - 1st semester
*PED 400 Exercise for Clinical Populations (3)
PED 472 Advanced Fitness Assessment, Exercise Prescription, and Applied Research (3)
Electives (6)
Accumulate at least 25 observation hours

Senior - 2nd semester
PED 453 Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries (3)
PED 480 Assessment Seminar (0)
*PED 495 Research Design in Sports Medicine (3)
Electives (12)
Accumulate at least 25 observation hours

*Designates courses offered spring only or fall only

Notes:

• The four-year plan is provided as a suggestion. Final decision rests with the student and advisor based on availability of courses.
• Summer courses are not included in this plan but may be an option. This should be discussed between the student and advisor.
• Students must have a 2.5 GPA to enroll in PED 400 and 472.  
• Students must earn a “B” or better in PED 470 and show current First Aid and CPR/AED certification to enroll in PED 472.
• To graduate, students must pass 120 total credit hours of which 40 hours must be upper level (300 or above).