Pre-Athletic Training
Prerequisite Courses
| Prerequisites | Mason Courses |
|---|---|
| Biology with lab, 1 semester | BIOL 102 or BIOL 213 |
| Anatomy and Physiology with lab, 2 semesters | BIOL 124 and 125 or BIOL 430 and 431 |
| General Chemistry with lab, 1 semester | CHEM 211 and 213 or CHEM 103 |
| College Physics with lab, 1 semester | PHYS 243 and 244 |
| Exercise Physiology, 1 semester | KINE 310 |
| Statistics, 1 semester | STAT 250/Statistics or BIOL 214/Biostatistics |
| Medical Terminology, 1 semester | HAP 202 or ATEP 201 (Same course taught out of different departments) |
| Basic Nutrition, 1 semester | KINE 320 |
| Research Methods, 1 semester | KINE 450 or BIOL 314 |
| Biomechanics, 1 semester (Strongly Recommended) | KINE 400 |
| Psychology, 2 semesters (Strongly Recommended) | PSYC 100/Basic Concepts in Psychology PSYC 211/Developmental Psychology PSYC 325/Abnormal Psychology |
- Prerequisites can vary on a school by school basis. Please check the prerequisites for schools to which you hope to apply: Athletic Training Programs List
- Admission to an athletic training program generally requires 50+ hours shadowing a certified athletic trainer.
- An undergraduate’s major is not a factor in the admissions process; students may major in any area they are interested in pursuing and complete the prerequisites as either requirements or electives within their major.
- For further information on athletic training careers, please visit the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, and the guides below:
