Athletic Training, BS

Program Description:

The athletic training program leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in athletic training. The athletic trainer is increasingly viewed as the expert in care of the physically active. Therefore, Wright State’s program prepares self-directed graduates who can function in a number of settings and work in collaboration with other health care professionals to coordinate and improve the health care of the physically active.

The athletic training program prepares you to sit for the national Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer examination which meets the certification in Ohio as regulated by the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state, and we have not determined if this program meets educational requirements outside of Ohio. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding that state’s licensure or certification requirements.

Admissions Requirements:

Minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1000 on the SAT (direct admit high school student) or minimum score of 21 on the ACT or 1000 on the SAT and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (current college student, WSU or transfer)
Wright State letter of acceptance

Submit: visit program web site for current PDF documents and additional information

Program Application (PDF)
Typed essay of life experiences candidate brings to the ATR program
Technical Standards Form (PDF)
Unofficial High School and College Transcripts, including ACT/SAT scores
Copy of all immunizations, including childhood
Proof of current physical
Three Recommendation Forms (PDF)

For additional information:

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 41 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 4 Hours

STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts / Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Science: 7 Hours

Required

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 6 - Natural Science: 9 Hours

Required

KNH 2500 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology for KNH Majors Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Curriculum Content: 87 Hours

ATR 2610 - Introduction to Allied Health Care Professions Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 2620 - Emergency Medical Response Credit Hour(s): 4
ATR 2840 - Basic Skills in Athletic Training Credit Hour(s): 2
ATR 3020 - Strength and Conditioning Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 3030 - Therapeutic Exercise Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 3600 - Therapeutic Modalities Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 3610 - Assessment of Athletic Injuries I Credit Hour(s): 2
ATR 3620 - Assessment of Athletic Injuries II Credit Hour(s): 2
ATR 3840 - Lower Body Assessment Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
ATR 3850 - Upper Body Assessment Skills Credit Hour(s): 2
ATR 4610 - Organization and Administration in Athletic Training Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 4620 - Advanced Concepts in Athletic Training Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 4630 - Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 4820 - Pharmacology for Athletic Training Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 4840 - Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 4850 - Surgical Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 4860 - Medical Conditions in Athletic Training Credit Hour(s): 3
ATR 4870 - Athletic Training Internship Credit Hour(s): 1 to 12 (10 required)
KNH 2530 - Kinesiology Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2540 - Psychology of Sport Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2550 - Applied Exercise Physiology Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 2620 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Credit Hour(s): 3
KNH 4110 - Fitness Assessment and Programming Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 1230 - Personal Health Credit Hour(s): 3
ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1010 - Medical Terminology Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 128 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Athletic Training (GPS)