Athletic Training (BSAthTrng)
Admission
Students who plan to major in athletic training must be admitted to the Athletic Training Program (ATP). Admission is based on a competitive application process. The student’s grade point average and completion of prescribed coursework are factors in the admission decision. Applicants must also:
- participate in the Directed Observation Program,
- meet a set of technical standards,
- pass a health assessment/physical examination,
- provide proof of immunizations and vaccinations,
- submit letters of recommendation, and
- submit additional application documents.
More information about the admission process and requirements is available from an academic advisor and at http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/departments/undergrad/at/atep/.
Licensure
In addition to completing the coursework associated with the program, students must participate in clinical rotations and become adept in a set of educational competencies and clinical proficiencies. Students who plan to take the state licensure examination for athletic trainers must complete the ATP.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| KIN 312 | Topics in Kinesiology: Issues | 3 |
| C C 306M | Introduction to Medical and Scientific Terminology | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 219K | Topics in Athletics | 2 |
| KIN 424K | Applied Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| M 305G | Preparation for Calculus | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 341 | Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training | 3 |
| KIN 140C | Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 1A | 1 |
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Communication (010) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 320 | Applied Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| KIN 342 | Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Lower Body | 3 |
| KIN 343 | Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Upper Body | 3 |
| KIN 140D | Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 1B | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 344 | Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Techniques: Lower Body | 3 |
| KIN 344U | Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation: Upper Body | 3 |
| KIN 425K | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 363 | Theory and Practice in Strength Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 140E | Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 2A | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 345 | General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training | 3 |
| KIN 140F | Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 2B | 1 |
| KIN 330E | Sport Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 332 | Techniques of Fitness Leadership | 3 |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| KIN 346 | Athletic Training Program Administration | 3 |
| KIN 140G | Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 3A | 1 |
| KIN/HED/Health Profession courses | 6 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN 140S | Senior Seminar in Athletic Training | 1 |
| KIN 140J | Practicum in Athletic Training: Level 3B | 1 |
| KIN/HED/Health Professions course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| Social Science | ||
| PSY 301 | Introduction to Psychology (may also be counted toward the social and behavioral sciences requirement of the core curriculum) | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Preparation for Calculus | ||
Calculus | ||
| Natural Science (may also be counted toward Core Curriculum) | ||
| BIO 302F | Science Literacy and Numeracy: Human Health and Disease | 3 |
| or BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | |
| Choose a sequence below: | 6 | |
| Sequence 1: | ||
| Chemistry in Our World I | ||
| Chemistry in Our World II | ||
| Sequence 2: | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II | ||
| Sequence 3: | ||
| General Physics Technical Course: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound | ||
| General Physics Technical Course: Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics | ||
| Sequence 4: | ||
| Elementary Physics for Nontechnical Students | ||
| Elementary Physics for Nontechnical Students | ||
| Sequence 5: | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Sequence 6: | ||
| Introductory Physical Science I: Mechanics and Heat | ||
| Introductory Physical Science II: Electricity, Light, and Optics | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Sport Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition: Exercise, Health, and Sport | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | ||
| C C 306M | Introduction to Medical and Scientific Terminology | 3 |
| KIN 312.2 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 219K.3 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 2 |
| KIN 424K | Applied Human Anatomy | 4 |
| KIN 425K | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KIN 320 | Applied Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| or KIN 326K | Biomechanical Analysis of Movement | |
| KIN 341 | Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training | 3 |
| KIN 342 | Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Lower Body | 3 |
| KIN 343 | Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries in the Upper Body | 3 |
| KIN 344 | Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation Techniques: Lower Body | 3 |
| KIN 344U | Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation: Upper Body | 3 |
| KIN 345 | General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training | 3 |
| KIN 346 | Athletic Training Program Administration | 3 |
| KIN 363 | Theory and Practice in Strength Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 140S | Senior Seminar in Athletic Training | 1 |
| Approved practicum (required aach semester of clinical rotations) | ||
| Hours chosen from: kinesiology, health education, or allied health profession prerequisites | 9 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 16 | |
| Subtotal | 87 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 33 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 33 | |
| College Requirements - Education | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Up to six hours of fieldwork may be counted toward the degree as electives. Up to three hours in physical education activity coursework (PED) may be counted as electives.