Athletic Training Comprehensive, Emphasis
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Core II Communications | 3 | |
| Core II Mathematics | 3 | |
| BSC 228 & BSC 228L | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 5 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Music in Society (recommended) | ||
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| SOC 200 | Introductory Sociology (CT) (Multicultural or International) | 3 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| BSC 227 & BSC 227L | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab | 5 |
| DTS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Physics | 3 | |
| ESS 345 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| ESS 442 | Princ of Strength & Cond | 3 |
| HS 212 | Practical & Emerging Tech AT | 3 |
| HS 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| HS 220 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HS 221 | Personal Health II | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| HS 230 | Orthopedic Skills | 3 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| Yr 1 Summer III AT graduate classes | 6 | |
| Yr 1 Semester 1 AT graduate classes | 12 | |
| Yr 1 Semester 2 AT graduate classes | 12 | |
| Area of Emphasis-Specific | ||
| Students will complete 9 credit hours of restricted electives in addition to the core courses. Restricted electives must be approved by advisor. | ||
| AoE Restricted Elective (Biology) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology and Prin of Biology II Lab | ||
| Microbiol & Human Disease | ||
| Principles Cell Biology | ||
| Principles of Ecology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Emerging Infect Diseases | ||
| AoE Restricted Elective (Chemistry) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General, Organic, and Biochem | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I | ||
| Principles Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Chem Lab I | ||
| Principles of Chem Lab II | ||
| AoE Restricted Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Crisis Inter & Conf Res | ||
| Death & Grief Coun | ||
| Stress Management Couns | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introductory Psychology (CT) | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Experimental Psychology | ||
| Intro to Occup Safety (CT) | ||
| Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Motor Learning | ||
| Health Iss in PE & Ath | ||
| Biomech Instrument Mat Lab | ||
| Princ of Strength & Cond | ||
| Advanced Exercise Physiology | ||
| Energy Sources Body Comp | ||
| Intro Appl Anat & Physiol | ||
| Personal Health II | ||
| Health Iss in PE & Ath | ||
Any declared minor approved by advisor | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
Major Information
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change semesters. Please consult each semesters schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Acceptance into the Athletic Training program is competitive and not guaranteed. Prospective students must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for admission to the program:
- Admission to Marshall University;
- Declared Athletic Training as a major, including area of emphasis;
- An overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. For students planning to apply in Spring, a letter grade of “C” or better on all required prerequisite athletic training coursework.
- Completion of all required MU core courses.
- Completion of a minimum of 90 credit hours.
- Completion of directed observation experience requirements as outlined by the Marshall University ATP.
- Successful interview (Note: interviews are extended during the spring semester with applications due in early March)
- Ability to meet the Technical Standards of Admission documented by a licensed physician.
Semester Plan
Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities (www.NATA.org). Students who wish to complete the Athletic Training Program (ATP) will begin at the undergraduate level for the first three years and complete the foundation courses that serve as prerequisites to apply to the program. Once completing these courses the student will apply to the program and, if accepted, will directly be admitted into the program which will allow them to finish in two years.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| HS 200 | Comp Medical Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| HS 220 | Personal Health | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Core II Mathematics | 3 | |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HS 221 | Personal Health II | 3 |
| Core II Communications | 3 | |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| AoE Restricted Elective (Chemistry) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BSC 227 & BSC 227L | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab | 5 |
| DTS 210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HS 222 | Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| Physics | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 228 & BSC 228L | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 5 |
| HS 215 | Intro to Athletic Training | 3 |
| SOC 200 | Introductory Sociology (CT) (MC) | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Music in Society (recommended) | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ESS 345 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HS 212 | Practical & Emerging Tech AT | 3 |
| HS 365 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| AoE Restricted Elective (Biology) | 3 | |
| AoE Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ESS 442 | Princ of Strength & Cond | 3 |
| HS 230 | Orthopedic Skills | 3 |
| Core II Humanities (WI) | 3 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Summer | ||
| YR 1 Summer III AT graduate classes | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Yr 1 Semester 1 AT graduate classes | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Yr 1 Semester 2 AT graduate classes | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 125 | |