Students are being accepted for a Fall 2025 start
 

Students in the combined Applied Kinesiology B.S./Athletic Training M.S. program will develop a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology, patient assessment, medical terminology, and injury management through rigorous coursework. The focused science-based curriculum prepares students for the Athletic Training M.S. (accelerated 3+2) which provides the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in five years. Students are well prepared to work as an athletic trainer in a variety of settings, such as high schools, colleges, clinics, industry, and professional sports. 

Criteria for progression into the M.S. in Athletic Training

1. Candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and higher on a 4.0 scale to progress in the program.
    
2. Evidence of a minimum grade of C in the following college courses or course equivalent:

• BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab) – 4 credits
• BIO 302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab) – 4 credits
   
• BIO 111 and 113 Principles of Biology II and lab – 4 credits or
• BIO 110 Principles of Biology I - 4 credits or
• BIO 201 Biological Sciences I - 4 credits or
• BIO 202 Biological Sciences II - 4 credits
   
• EXS 387 Biomechanics – 3 credits
• CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I and lab – 4 credits
• EXS 397 Exercise Physiology – 3 credits
• PSY 101 Introductory Psychology – 3 credits
• PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat – 4 credits
• EXS 346 Sports Psychology – 3 credits
• EXS 201 Statistics in Exercise Science – 3 credits