Applied Kinesiology B.S. / Athletic Training M.S. 3+2

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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

Candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and higher on a 4.0 scale to progress in the program.
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

A. General Education and Liberal Arts Requirements: 33 credit hours

Students must complete the General Education (GEXX) requirements, including the following courses:

COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 290 - Social Problems and Issues in Sport and Exercise (3 cr. hr.)
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

B. Math and Science Requirements: 23 credit hours

GEMA and GENS are included

BIO 111 - Principles of Biology II (3 cr. hr.) and
BIO 113 - Principles of Biology II Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
or
BIO 110 - Principles of Biology I (4 cr. hr.) or
BIO 201 - Biological Sciences I (4 cr. hr.) or
BIO 202 - Biological Sciences II (4 cr. hr.)
BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 227 - General Chemistry I Lecture (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 277 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 105 - Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)

C. Pre-Athletic Training Theory Requirements: 36 credit hours

The pre-athletic araining theory core provides students a more specific educational background in order to prepare them for the coursework within the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program.

3 credits of Writing Intensive included

EXS 101 - Introduction to Athletic Training (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 250 - Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 310 - Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 315 - Anatomical Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 320 - Patient Assessment (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 344 - Medical Terminology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 346 - Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 380 - Motor Control and Learning (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 387 - Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 415 - Emergency Management (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 421 - Athletic Injury Risk Management (3 cr. hr.)

D. Pre-Athletic Training Electives: 18 credit hours

This section will serve as electives for the students' undergraduate degree but will also provide the accelerated opportunity to double as some of the required Master of Science in Athletic Training coursework.