Athletic Training  Major Requirements

This program is designed to provide structured didactic and clinical experiences to prepare a student for a career in athletic training.

The academic program consists of 60 credit hours of didactic Athletic Training coursework and 14 hours of Clinical Experience. Each core athletic training course, Prevention & Treatment, Therapeutic Modalities, Orthopedic Assessment - L.E., Orthopedic Assessment - U.E., Therapeutic Rehabilitation, and Organization & Administration, is accompanied by Practicum course. The practicum course allows the student to practice in a lab setting the concepts discussed in the classroom. After formal acceptance into the program, the student will enroll in a Clinical Experience course each semester which allows the student to gain experience utilizing the knowledge and skills gained each semester in the classroom in a real world setting. The senior year clinical experience is linked to the Applications in Athletic Training courses. These serve as capstone courses and allow the student the opportunity to integrate all aspects of their education as they prepare for the national certification examination and prepare to enter the profession. Click here for course descriptions

Click here to download a copy of the 2006 Degree Plan in .pdf format. (a degree plan is a printable copy of the requirements for the degree program)

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Major Requirements (60 hours)
Each didactic ATRG course must be completed with a minimum grade of B.

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Clinical Experience Courses (14 hours)
Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of 'C'

ATRG 2802	Clinical Experience I
ATRG 2813	Clinical Experience II
ATRG 3803	Clinical Experience III
ATRG 3813	Clinical Experience IV
ATRG 4803	Clinical Experience V

Foundation Courses (13 hours)
Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of 'C'

Prerequisites for physical therapy, medical, or other professional schools may be obtained within this program.  These courses may vary according to institutional requirements.

Students who plan to work in a high school setting should consider obtaining a teaching certificate as well as an athletic training degree.  Requirements for a teaching certificate can be taken in addition to the athletic training courses. Click here for more information.

If you have any questions or if you would like additional information regarding this undergraduate program, please contact robin-ploeger@utulsa.edu