Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (120 units)
The Department of Kinesiology offers the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree through the Athletic Training Program (AT Program). The AT Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.
Athletic Training is practiced by Athletic Trainers (ATs), health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. The services provided by ATs comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. Students who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. Accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition.
For additional information please refer to the following website: http://www.nata.org/athletic-training.
The AT Program is designed for the athletic trainer's professional preparation based on the development of current knowledge, skills, and abilities in content areas such as evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute care of injury and illness, therapeutic interventions, psychosocial strategies and referral, healthcare administration, and professional development and responsibility. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences. Upon successful completion of all the AT Program requirements and Program Director approval, students are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC).
Professional careers in athletic training include professional sports, colleges & universities, secondary schools, hospital & clinical, /occupational health, military, performing arts, physician extender, and public safety.
Admission Under Impaction
The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is a highly impacted major and requires a program application in addition to the CSULB admission application. Admission to CSULB does not guarantee admission into the Athletic Training major.
Refer to the following website for additional impaction criteria: http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/impacted_major.html.
Athletic Training Education Program Website
Refer to the following website for the most current AT Program information, program application packet, and additional resources: http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/kin/athletic-training/index.html
Requirements
Core:
Take all of the following courses:
- KIN 201 Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisites: None
- KIN 300 Biomechanics of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 208 or equivalent 4-unit Human Anatomy course with 3-hour lecture and 3-hour laboratory with grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. Open to Kinesiology and Dance Science majors only.
Corequisite: KIN 201
- KIN 301 Exercise Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207 or equivalent 4-unit Human Physiology course with 3-hour lecture and 3-hour laboratory with grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. Open to Kinesiology and Dance Science majors only.
Corequisite: KIN 201
- KIN 312 Motor Control and Learning (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, BIOL 208 and PSY 100 with grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. Open to Kinesiology and Dance Science majors only.
Corequisite(s): KIN 201 applies to Kinesiology majors.
- KIN 332 Sociocultural Dimensions of Sport/Human Movement (3)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): KIN 201; for KIN students only.
Lower Division:
Take one of the following courses:
- MATH 109 Modeling with Algebra (3)
* C or better
Prerequisite: Appropriate ELM score, ELM exemption, or MAPB 7 or 11.
- MATH 113 Precalculus Algebra (3)
* C or better
Prerequisite: Appropriate ELM score, ELM exemption, or MAPB 11.
- MATH 119A Survey of Calculus I (3)
* C or better
Prerequisite: Appropriate MDPT placement or a grade of "C" or better in MATH 113.
- MATH 122 Calculus I (4)
* C or better
Prerequisite: Appropriate MDPT placement or a grade of "C" or better in MATH 111 and 113.
Take all of the following courses:
- ATEP 207 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
*"C" or better required.
Prerequisites: Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid. Certification must include Adult, Child, and Infant CPR; Conscious and Unconscious Choking for victims of all ages; Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Basic First Aid. Corequisite: KIN 201
- KIN 263 Techniques in Physical Fitness (2)
Prerequisites: None.
- BIOL 207 Human Physiology (4)
*"C" or better required.
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
- BIOL 208 Human Anatomy (4)
* C or better
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in one of the following: ART 372, BIOL 205, BIOL 207, BIOL 212, CHEM 140, DANC 261, or MICR 200.
- NUTR 132 Introductory Nutrition (3)
* C or better
Prerequisites/Corequisites: One Foundation course.
- PHYS 100A General Physics (4)
* C or better
Prerequisites: MATH 109 or MATH 113 or MATH 119A or MATH 122.
- PSY 100 General Psychology (3)
* C or better
Prerequisites/Corequisites: GE A1 requirement.
Take one of the following courses:
- BIOL 260 Biostatistics (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211 or BIOL 207 or MICR 200; MATH 111 or MATH 113 or MATH 119A or MATH 122 all with a grade of "C" or better.
- KIN 483 Statistics in Human Movement Science (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 300, KIN 301, KIN 312.
- PSY 110 Introductory Statistics (4)
Prerequisites: Eligible to take a General Education Mathematics course.
- STAT 108 Statistics for Everyday Life (3)
Prerequisites: Appropriate ELM score, ELM exemption, or MAPB 7 or MAPB 11 or MAPB 12.Upper Division.
Upper Division:
Take all of the following courses:
- ATEP 304 Clinical Aspects of Athletic Training (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training program and consent of instructor.
- ATEP 306 Medical Aspects of Athletic Training (3)
Prerequisites: ATEP 490B.
- ATEP 308A Athletic Training Evaluation I (3)
Prerequisite(s): ATEP 304.
- ATEP 308B Athletic Training Evaluation II (3)
Prerequisites: ATEP 308A.
- ATEP 309 Developmental and Therapeutic Exercise (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 300, KIN 301 or consent of instructor.
- ATEP 310 Therapeutic Approaches in Athletic Training (3)
Prerequisite(s): ATEP 304.
- ATEP 407 Management Strategies in Athletic Training (3)
Prerequisite(s): ATEP 490B.
- ATEP 490A Clinical Education in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 304; satisfactory completion of CSULB Athletic Training Program Health and Safety requirements; and satisfactory completion of CSULB Athletic Training Program Technical Standards Form.
- ATEP 490B Clinical Education in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490A.
- ATEP 490C Clinical Education in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490B.
- ATEP 490D Clinical Education in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490C.
- ATEP 491 Seminar in Athletic Training (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490C.
Corequisite: ATEP 490D
- H SC 427 Drugs and Health (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing.
- KIN 315 Motor Development (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 207, BIOL 208; PSY 100 or equivalent.
- KIN 339 Psychology of Sport Behavior and Athletic Performance (3)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, PSY 100 and upper division standing.
- KIN 462 Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 300, KIN 301. Open to Athletic Training, Exercise Science and Fitness majors in Kinesiology or consent of instructor.
