Athletic Training

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Your path to an Athletic Training program starts here …

Navigating the path to an athletic training program can be complex. We're here to guide you every step of the way.

Plan Your Path to an Athletic Training Program

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Choose UIS for your athletic training journey: Understand specific course requirements to align your UIS academic schedule with your goals. Consider factors like location, student body, and curriculum. With CAATE accreditation, our UIS Master of Athletic Training program ensures quality education and prepares graduates for the credentialing exam and licensure in most states.

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Plan Your Course of Study: Your journey to an athletic training program requires careful planning. From selecting the right prerequisites to aligning your courses with physical therapy program requirements, our advisors are here to tailor a plan that suits your goals.

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Join our Pre-Health Community: Benefit from transformative support and connections, including mentorship, hands-on experiences, and collaborative projects, all essential for your healthcare journey. Engage with our community of faculty, staff, students, and professional mentors.

Classes

Each athletic training program sets its own unique requirements, yet there are several standard prerequisites you're likely to encounter. Here's an overview of the commonly required courses.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY – CHE 124 & CHE 141
GENERAL BIOLOGY – BIO 141
PHYSICS – ALGEBRA-BASED PHYSICS (FORTHCOMING) OR ASP 201
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY WITH LABS – BIO 201 & 202
PSYCHOLOGY – PSY 101
PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE – EXR 331
BIOMECHANICS OR KINESIOLOGY – EXR 329
NUTRITION – CLS 225
INTO HEALTH COURSE – EXR 233
STATISTICS – MAT 121 OR PSY 303
PSYCHOLOGY – PSY 101 & PSY 221

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY – EXR 212
RESEARCH METHODS – EXR 325 OR PSY 302
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING – EXR 275
Note: Some classes require prerequisites—Be sure to plan your path with an advisor.

General Advice

Thinking of becoming an athletic trainer? The National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) offers resources for students, including education and career pathway information. Check out their prospective student page. CAATE provides a program directory, but we hope you choose UIS.

Recommendation: Students interested in athletic training should consider minoring in Psychology.

Foundation Course: PSY 101 - Principles of Psychology

Psychology Minor Courses

  • Required Course: PSY 302 - Research Methods in Psychology
  • Suggested Elective Courses: (Choose a total of 12 hours)
    • PSY 221 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
    • PSY 333 - Positive Psychology
    • PSY 335 - Health Psychology
    • PSY 416 - Psychology of Motivation
    • PSY 457 - Applied Behavior Analysis
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