The Athletic Training major provides students with an understanding of the athletic training profession and the knowledge and skills necessary  to be a successful athletic trainer. Students enrolled in the five semester program will have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, hygiene, kinesiology, nutrition, taping, conditioning, prevention of injury methodology, protective equipment, first aid, and emergency care via formal classroom experiences. In addition to academic coursework, students are exposed to a variety of clinical settings throughout their five semesters via five practicum courses. Graduates of the Shawnee State Athletic Training Education Program are well versed to implement prevention-of-injury programs, assess athletic injuries, provide immediate treatment, and administer rehabilitation procedures for injured athletes. Graduates also possess the human relations and communication skills necessary to work well with team physicians, coaches, administrators, and athletes.

Special Note: Students are not automatically nationally certified and/or licensed to practice athletic training after the completion of the Athletic Training program. You must sucessfully take and pass the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and any applicable state licensure exam upon successful completion of all requirements of a CAATE accredited athletic training program.

Application for Admission to the Athletic Training Program

Admission into the Athletic Training program (ATEP) at Shawnee State University is selective and limited. The number of students accepted into the program each year is based on the availability of clinical supervisors and quality clinical instruction. Students must meet the following eligibility requirements for formal admission into the athletic training program:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Submission of a written application, including two character references; signature of acknowledgement and agreement of understanding of the Technical Standards for Admission to the ATEP.
• Successful completion of directed clinical observation hours (via ATTR 2100 and 2200).
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of the following prerequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or better

AHNR 1102	Medical Terminology (1)
BIOL 1130	Prin. of Anatomy & Phys. 1 (4)

• Completion of the following athletic training prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better:

ATTR 2100	Intro. to Athletic Training (2)
ATTR 2150	Taping and Bracing (2)
ATTR 2200	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3)

EMTP 1010

First Aid/CPR (2)

•  Attendance and successful completion of a universal precautions in-service and proof of HVB vaccination (or initiation of the series) or sign a form of declination of the vaccine.

Note: Transfer students and sophomores who have met the above criteria are welcome to apply

PTA-AAS Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Students interested in obtaining both the Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and the Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training may do so concurrently. Students should seek out advising from the PTA program and Athletic Training program as soon as possible to reduce delay in graduation. See the Physical Therapy Assistant AAS section for a full list of requirements for admission to the program.


ATHLETIC TRAINING SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE:

Semester 1 (Fall)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENGL	English Composition (GEP) depends on placement scores	3 or 5
MATH	Quantitative Reasoning (GEP)	3
EMPT 1010	First Aid/CPR	2
AHNR 1102	Medical Terminology	2
ATTR 2100	Introduction to Athletic Training	2
ATTR 2150	Taping and Bracing	2
	Total Hours	14 - 16

Semester 2 (Spring)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENGL 1105	English Composition (GEP)	3
ATTR 2200	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
BIOL 1130	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
SSPE2100	Health & Human Nutrition Across the Lifespan	3
PSYC 1100	Introduction to Psychology	3
	Total Hours	16

Semester 3 (Fall)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 1131	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
ATTR 2890	Lower Body Intensive Clinical Techniques and Practicum	2
ATTR 3300	Assessment of the Lower Body	3
ATTR 3400	Therapeutic Exercise	3
AHNR 1104	Physical Principles for Health Science Students	2
SSPE 2200	Human Nutrition	3
	Total Hours	17

Semester 4 (Spring)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ATTR 3200	Assessment of the Upper Body	3
ATTR 3500	Therapeutic Modalities	4
ATTR 3600	General Medical Conditions	3
ATTR 3890	Upper Body Intensive Clinical Techniques and Practicum	2
XXXX	GEP (Fine and Performing Arts or Social)	3
	Total Hours	15

Semester 5 (Fall)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
SSES 3000	Physiology of Exercise	3
SSES 3050	Functional Anatomy for Exercise Sciences	3
ATTR 2300	Athlete Health Maintenance	3
ATTR 3990	Therapeutic Rehabilitation Intensive Clinical Techniques and Practicum	2
XXXX	GEP (Integrative Level)	3
XXXX	Elective	3
	Total Hours	17

Semester 6 (Spring)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 3630	Kinesiology	3
SSES 3100	Scientific Foundations and Techniques of Strength & Conditioning	3
ATTR 3700	Administration and Organization in Athletic Training	3
ATTR 4890	Equipment Intensive Sports Clinical Techniques and Practicum	2
XXXX	GEP (Integrative Level)	3
	Total Hours	14

Semester 7 (Fall)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ATTR 4100	Counseling in Sports Medicine	2
ATTR 4500	Current Issues and Research Methods in Athletic Training	3
ATTR 4990	General Medical Intensive Sports Clinical Techniques and Practicum	2
XXXX	GEP (Integrative Level)	3
XXXX	Elective	4
	Total Hours	14

Semester 8 (Spring)

Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ATTR 4700	Athletic Training Assessment Capstone	3
IDST 4490	Senior Seminar (GEP)	3
XXXX	Electives	7
	Total Hours	13