NUTRITION, FOOD AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
ATHLETIC TRAINING
College: Human Sciences
Degree: B. S.
Limited Access: YES
Contact: Dr. Bahram Arjmandi or  Dr. Angela Sehgal
Address: College of Human Sciences, FSU
              Tallahassee, FL 32306-1493
Phone: (850) 644-1828
E-Mail: barjmandi@fsu.edu asehgal@fsu.edu

Description of Major:
The athletic training education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Programs and prepares students to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Athletic training is offered to students interested in gaining clinical experience with injury prevention, recognition and immediate care, rehabilitation, health care management and professional development in a sports medicine environment.  Athletic training students have an opportunity to complete clinical rotations in a variety of settings, both on and off campus.  Access to clinical opportunities is limited. 

Prerequisite Coursework:  0 hours beyond other requirements.
All of the following also count toward major requirements.  Some may also be used to meet general education requirements.
BSC X010, X010L (3,1) or BSC X010C (4) Biology I with Lab
CHM X045, X045L (3,1) or CHM 1045C (3) General Chemistry I with Lab
PHY X053, X053L (3,1) or PHY X053C (4) College Physics A with Lab
PSY X012 (3) General Psychology
STA X122 (4) Introduction to Applied Statistics or STA X023 Statistical Methods (STA X122 preferred)
HUN 1201 (3) Science of Nutrition (B- or better required)
BSC X093 (3) Anatomy and Physiology I  (FSU: PET 3322, 3322L (3,1) Funct. Anat. & Physiology I, Lab; C+ or higher) 
BSC X098 (3) Anatomy and Physiology II  (FSU: PET 3323C (4) Funct. Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab)
Other courses might serve as acceptable alternatives to these common program prerequisites.  Please see http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec for a current list of approved substitutes. 
Note:  Students should take MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra to partially satisfy the math area requirement for Liberal Studies, as it is prerequisite to several of the above courses. 

Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
This is a limited access major; admission is competitive.  Please visit the department website, http://www.chs.fsu.edu/nfes/ , or contact the department directly for more information.  Students should apply for admission to this program during the second semester freshman year, as six semesters of clinical athletic training are required.  Since access to clinical opportunities is limited, students must complete the following to be admitted:  1) a minimum FSU GPA of 2.5 or higher on a minimum of 12 hours, 2) successful completion of PET 1638 and admittance into PET 1941, and 3) must meet all technical standards for admission.  Contact an academic advisor for details. 

To qualify to take the BOC certification examination, students must complete all didactic and clinical experiences. Completion of clinical courses requires a minimum of six semesters.  Due to CAATE accreditation standards, all athletic training core courses required for the major must be taken at FSU.

Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system.  Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.  Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.   You may view the map for this major at
www.academic-guide.fsu.edu.

Major Program of Studies at FSU:  103 hours
Many of these courses may also be used to satisfy general education requirements.  Please contact the department regarding possible curricular changes.  In order to graduate with a degree in Athletic Training, students must have a minimum FSU overall GPA of 2.5 and a grade of “C-“or higher in all required courses.
Required mathematics/science/psychology courses (30 hours)
MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra
MAC 1114 (2) Trigonometry
MAC 1140 (3) Precalculus
STA 2122 (3) Introduction to Applied Statistics
BSC 2010, 2010L (3, 1) Biological Science I, Lab
CHM 1045, 1045L (3, 1) General Chemistry I, Lab
PHY 2053C (4) College Physics A (PHY 2053, 2053L)
PSY 2012 (3) General Psychology
College of Human Sciences Core  (9 hours)
FAD 2230 (3) Family Relationships
HEE 4054 (3) The Educative Process (will meet speech requirement)
HUN 1201 (3) Science of Nutrition
Departmental coursework (21 hours)
HSC 4711 (3) Wellness/Risk Reduction
PET 3322, 3221L (3,1) Functional Anatomy and Physiology I
PET 3323C (4) Functional Anatomy and Physiology II
PET 3361 (3) Nutrition and Sports
PET 3380C (4) Applied Exercise Physiology
PET XXXX (3) Strength and Conditioning Principles
Athletic Training coursework (43 hours)
HSC 2400 (2) First Aid-Professional Rescuer
PET 1638 (1) Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training
PET 1941, 2942, 3943, 4944, 49XX  (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) Athletic Training I-V
PET 3310 (3) Kinesiology
PET 3621, PET 4623 (3, 3) Athletic Training I and II
PET 3627C, PET 3940r (3, 1) Therapeutic Exercise/Rehabilitation, Lab
PET 3633C, PET 3940r (3, 1) Orthopedic Assessment-Upper Extremity, Lab
PET 3634C, PET 3940r (3, 1) Orthopedic Assessment-Lower Extremity, Lab
PET 3660 (3) Athletic Training Administration
PET 4625 (3) Issues in Athletic Training
PET 4632C (3) Therapeutic Modalities
PET 4946 (1) Athletic Training Capstone
PET 4947 (1) Medical Issues Clinical (summer)
PET 3940r (3) Athletic Training Professional Development
Graduates of the Athletic Training major must complete all didactic and clinical experiences to be eligible to take the Board of Certification exam. Due to CAATE accreditation standards, all athletic training core courses required for the major must be taken at FSU.

Computer Skills Competency:  0 beyond required coursework:  CGS 2060 (3), CGS 2064 (3), or BSC 2010L (1).

Oral Communication Competency:  0 hour beyond major coursework
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.  Athletic Training majors take HOE 4054.

Min. Hrs. Required 120
Prerequisites 0 beyond coursework required for Liberal Studies and the major*
Liberal Studies 36*
Major Coursework 103*
Minor Coursework 0
Computer Skills 0 beyond major requirements
Oral Competency 0 beyond major requirements
Electives to bring total hours to 120
*NOTE: The following coursework required for the major can also apply to Liberal Studies: all math courses; CHM 1045, 1045L, HUN 1201, and/or BSC 2010, 2010L; PSY 2012, FAD 2230. 

Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.
3. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned at the 3000/4000 (junior/senior) level.

Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Certified Athletic Trainer (after passing certification exam) .

Representative Employers: All sports settings, including:  colleges and universities, professional sports, clinical medical sites, hospitals, allied health facilities, corporate/ industrial, and high schools.