Athletic Training, BS

88 credit hours in content area

17 credit hours of General Education prerequisite credits

Program Description

Lindenwood University offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, and the program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).  The program received its original accreditation in 2003, and it was recently re-accredited in 2013. This program is designed to prepare athletic training students to succeed on the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and become Certified Athletic Trainers. Lindenwood University’s first time pass rate on the BOC examination was 86% in 2015, as compared to the 78% national average.  Furthermore, the average first time pass rate for Lindenwood University over the past three years (2013-2015) was 88%, in comparison to the 79% national average. 

Traditional students attending Lindenwood University will complete a list of prerequisites during their freshman year and apply for admittance into the athletic training program during their second semester.  Upon acceptance, they will have a minimum of six semesters to complete.  Transfer students will also have a minimum of six semesters in the program, pending an evaluation of their transcript, completion of the required prerequisites, and formal acceptance into the program.

Lindenwood University utilizes a highly integrated educational model with rigorous coursework combined with clinical observations and experiences to best prepare the athletic training student for professional success.  In addition to the required coursework, athletic training students must complete a minimum of 950 contact hours with a preceptor, clinical instructor and/or a certified athletic trainer.  Students are challenged on a daily basis in the classroom, and trained preceptors continually motivate and encourage students to apply their knowledge in simulated and authentic scenarios.  With the vast number of athletic programs offered at Lindenwood University, the athletic training student is provided with more on-campus clinical diversity than nearly any other program in the country.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training requires completion of the following courses:

AT 22100Medical Terminology

3

AT 25000Clinical Practicum I

2

AT 26000Clinical Practicum II

2

AT 28000Introduction to Athletic Training Lab

1

AT 28500Introduction to Athletic Training

3

AT 30000Principles of Rehabilitation

3

AT 30100Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

3

AT 30200Assessment of Athletic Injuries-Lower Body

3

AT 30300Assessment of Athletic Injuries-Upper Body

3

AT 30400Therapeutic Modalities

3

AT 35000Clinical Practicum III

2

AT 36000Clinical Practicum IV

2

AT 38000Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Lab

2

AT 38100Assessment of Athletic Injuries-Lower Body Lab

2

AT 38200Assessment of Athletic Injuries-Upper Body Lab

2

AT 38600Therapeutic Modalities Lab

1

AT 43100Organization and Administration of Athletic Training

3

AT 43200Pharmacology

3

AT 43300Pathology of Non-Orthopedic Injuries and Illness

3

AT 43800Senior Seminar

1

AT 45000Clinical Practicum V

2

AT 46000Clinical Practicum VI

2

Additional requirements include:

BIO 10000Concepts in Biology

4

CHM 10000Concepts in Chemistry

4

EXS 24000Nutrition throughout the Lifecycle

3

EXS 26000Concepts in Conditioning

3

EXS 31500Physiology of Exercise

3

EXS 31600Physiology of Exercise Lab

1

EXS 34000Nutrition for Performance

3

HFS 20400Care and Prevention

3

HFS 20500Health Concepts

3

HFS 20600Care and Prevention Lab

1

MTH 14100Basic Statistics

3

one MTH elective numbered 12100 or higher

PE 33000Psychological Aspects of Physical Education

3

PE 35600Theory and Methods of Coaching Weight Training

3

PSY 10000Principles of Psychology

3

One of the following:

BIO 22700Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

EXS 28000Applied Anatomy

4

One of the following:

EXS 32500Biomechanics

3

HFS 31000Kinesiology of Physical Education

3

One of the following:

BIO 22800Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

EXS 28500Applied Physiology

4

See an athletic training advisor for further information.