Academic Program
Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science Degree
Athletic training is a profession that is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients.
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.
Athletic trainers treat a broad population, from the amateur and professional athlete to the typical patient in need of orthopedic rehabilitative care. Typical client groups include recreational, amateur, and professional athletes, individuals who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries, those seeking strength, conditioning, fitness and performance enhancement, and others designated by the physician.
Freshman Admission Requirements
All incoming freshmen entering in the 2010-2011 academic year must meet one of the following requirements:
- Graduate in the top 10% of their high school class with a 2.7 high school GPA and test score of 17 ACT or 820 SAT
- Score 22 ACT or 1020 SAT with a 2.7 high school GPA
- Graduate in the top 60% of their high school class with a 2.7 high school GPA and test score of 21 ACT or 980 SAT
- Additionally, incoming freshmen must have all high school articulation requirements including:
- College preparatory English (4 units)
- College preparatory math (3 units)
- Science (2 units)
- Social studies (2 units)
- Foreign language (2 units same language)
- Fine arts (1 unit)
- Additional units from above (2 units)
Transfer Admission Requirements
All transfer students must have completed the high school course requirements listed above.
A 2.5* grade point average is required for the first tier admission into the undergraduate athletic training program
A student must have a 2.75 GPA for admission and retention in the professional phase of the athletic training program
A grade of "B-" or better is required for all core athletic training courses and a grade of "C-" or better is required for all health promotion and education courses.
All coursework and clinical education requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in the internship unless permission is obtained from the Director, Athletic Training Program and the Internship Coordinator.
International Admission Requirements
Please contact the Office of Admissions at 513-556-1100.Application Information
Program Code: 18BS-ATH
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines for freshmen are as follows: fall quarter - June 1; winter quarter - November 15; spring quarter - February 1; summer quarter - May 1.
Application deadlines for all transfer students are as follows: fall quarter - August 1; winter quarter - November 15; spring quarter - February 1; summer quarter - May 1.
Program Requirements
Duration
Full-time program duration: 4 years
Majoring Details
Entry-Level athletic training education uses a competency-based approach in both the classroom and clinical settings. Using a medical-based education model, athletic training students are educated to serve in the role of the physician extenders, with an emphasis on clinical reasoning skills. Educational content is based on cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skill), affective competencies (professional behaviors), and clinical proficiencies (professional, practice oriented outcomes).
Students will receive formal instruction in the following content areas:
- Risk Management and Injury Prevention
- Pathology of Injuries and Illnesses
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Acute Care of Injury and Illness
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- General Medical Conditions and Disabilities
- Nutritional Aspects of Injury and Illness
- Psychosocial Intervention and Referral
- Health Care Administration
- Professional Development and Responsibilities
Students are required to complete general education courses in English, math, humanities, social science, diversity, natural sciences, literature, social ethical issues, and history. A majority of the general education requirements are incorporated in the athletic training and health education courses.
General Education Courses 36
Athletic Training Courses 92
Health Education Courses 45
Electives 9
Total 182
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, a student must:
- Complete all required course work and program requirements
- Attain a grade of C- or better for all athletic training courses
- Attain at least a 2.75 grade point average
- Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension
- Meet the college's residency requirement of 45 credit hours
- File formal application for the degree by the posted quarter of graduation deadline
Student Success Factors
Students completing the undergraduate athletic training program earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Depending on preparation and interests, graduates of the program may find employment in multiple areas of health care, fitness and exercise, and public health.Career Possibilities
In Athletic Training:
- Secondary schools
- Colleges and universities
- Professional sports
- Hospitals
- Physician offices
- Sports medicine clinics
- Military and law enforcement
- Industrial and commercial work sites
- Performing Arts
- Fitness and training centers
Core Curriculum
This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this major. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.
If you are currently enrolled at UC, you can audit your degree online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the course applicability system (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.
| Course Name | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||
| English Composition | 15 ENGL 101, 102 | 6 |
| Intermediate Composition | 15 ENGL 289 | 3 |
| Diversity & culture & Social & ethical issues (requirement met through core course work) | ||
Fine Arts or Literature elective | 3 | |
| Humanities | 15 COMM 171, 202 | 6 |
| Historical perspectives | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology I, II, III | 15 PSYC 101, 102, 103 | 9 |
| Introduction to Sociology I | 15 SOC 141 | 3 |
| Human Development | 18 EDST 301, 302, 303 | 9 |
| Marketing 280 | 5 | |
| Accounting 281 | 5 | |
| Approved academic electives | 5 |
| Course Name | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION | ||
| Elementary Probability and Statistics | 15 STAT 147, 148, 149 | 9 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 15 BIOL 201, 202, 203 | 12 |
| Health Education | ||
| Introduction to Health Promotion | 18 HPE 101 | 3 |
| Personal Health Behavior | 18 HPE 133 | 3 |
| Health Care Delivery | 18 HPE 335 | 3 |
| Chronic and Communicable Diseases | 18 HPE 321 | 3 |
| Minority Health Issues | 18 HPE 553 | 3 |
| Personal Nutrition | 35 NUTR 240 | 3 |
| Health & Human Behavior | 18 HPE 548 | 3 |
| Health Promotion Program Planning & Development | 18 HPE 333 | 3 |
| Implementing and Promoting Health Programs | 18 HPE 334 | 3 |
| Evaluation of Health & Fitness Programs | 18 HPE 507 | 3 |
| Internship | 18 HPE 419 | 15 |
| Course Name | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATHLETIC TRAINING CORE | ||
| Introduction to Athletic Training | 18 HPE 177 | 3 |
| Prospective Applications in Athletic Training I | 18 HPE 161 | 1 |
| Fundamentals of Athletic Training | 18 HPE 178 | 2 |
| Prospective Applications in AT II | 18 HPE 162 | 1 |
| Functional Anatomy for Athletic Training I | 18 HPE 172 | 1 |
| Sport Injury Evaluation I, II | 18 HPE 278, 279 | 6 |
| Methods & Applications of Strength and Conditioning Programs | 18 HPE 313 | 3 |
| Advanced Topics in Sports Medicine | 18 HPE 377 | 3 |
| Therapeutic Modalities for Sports Injury | 18 HPE 378 | 3 |
| Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries | 18 HPE 379 | 3 |
| Athletic Training Seminar | 18 HPE 476 | 2 |
| Administration of Sports Medicine Programs | 18 HPE 477 | 3 |
| Athletic Training Practicum I-VIII | 18 HPE 171, 271, 272, 273, 371, 372, 373, 471 | 10 |
| Medical Terminology | 35-HLSC 211 | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology | 18 HPE 310 | 3 |
| Exercise Assessment & Prescription | 18 HPE 311 | 3 |
| Drugs & Society | 18 HPE 551 | 3 |
| Kinesiology | 18 HPE 611 | 3 |
| Stress Reduction | 18 HPE 601 | 3 |
| Total Athletic Training | 59 | |
| TOTAL | 182 |
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