Course variations

Course summary

The mission of this program in Athletic Training is to prepare students to be confident and proficient Athletic Trainers (ATs) by providing comprehensive education in the eight content areas set forth by the Professional Education Council (PEC). These include evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute care of injuries and illnesses, therapeutic interventions, psychosocial strategies and referral, healthcare administration, and professional development and responsibility. The program faculty believes in providing students with enriching educational experiences which foster personal growth, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and professional ethics.

Program modules

The modules include Freshman Year - Fall 15 hrs: ENC 1101 Composition I 3 hrs; PSY 2012 General Psychology 3 hrs; HSC 2000 Introduction to the Allied Health Professions 2 hrs; MAC 1105C College Algebra 3 hrs; CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I 4 hrs; Freshman Year - Spring 13 hrs: ENC 1102 Composition II 3 hrs; POS 2041 American National Government 3 hrs; BSC 2010C Biology I 4 hrs; MAC 1114 College Trigonometry 3 hrs; Sophomore Year - Fall 14 hrs: PHY 2053C College Physics I 4 hrs; ZOO 3733C Human Anatomy 4 hrs; STA 2023 Statistical Methods I 3 hrs; Select 1: 3 hrs: EUH 2000 Western Civilization I 3 hrs or HUM 2210 Humanistic Tradition I 3 hrs or AMH 2010 U.S. History: 1492-1877 3 hrs or WOH 2012 World Civilization I 3 hrs; Sophomore Year - Spring 16 hrs: HUN 2002 Modern Concepts in Nutrition 3 hrs; PCB 3703C Human Physiology 4 hrs; SPC 1608 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 hrs; Select 1: 3 hrs: MUL 2010 Enjoyment of Music 3 hrs or REL 2300 World Religions 3 hrs or THE 2000 Theatre Survey 3 hrs or PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs; Select 1: 3 hrs: EUH 2001 Western Civilization II 3 hrs or HUM 2230 Humanistic Tradition II 3 hrs or AMH 2020 U.S. History: 1877-Present 3 hrs or WOH 2022 World Civilization II 3 hrs; Sophomore Year - Summer 10 hrs: ATR 4014C Introduction to Athletic Training 3 hrs; ATR 3102 Principles of Athletic Training 3 hrs; Foreign Language 4 hrs; Junior Year - Fall 12 hrs: ATR 3812L Practicum in Athletic Training I 4 hrs; ATR 3012C Clinical Skills for Athletic Trainers I 2 hrs; HSC 3147 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 hrs; ATR 3212C Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I 3 hrs; Free Elective 3 hrs; Junior Year - Spring 12 hrs: PET 4315C Biomechanics of Sport 3 hrs; ATR 3822L Practicum in Athletic Training II 4 hrs; ATR 4213C Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II 3 hrs; ATR 3013C Clinical Skills for Athletic Training II 2 hrs; Free Elective 3 hrs; Junior Year - Summer 8 hrs: ATR 4313C Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training 4 hrs; ATR 4302C Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training 4 hrs; Senior Year - Fall 13 hrs: ATR 4512C Organization and Administration of Athletic Training 3 hrs; PET 3510C Physiologic and Metabolic Basis of Human Movement and Performance 3 hrs; ATR 4315C Advanced Rehabilitation in Athletic Training 3 hrs; ATR 4832L Practicum in Athletic Training III 4 hrs; Senior Year - Spring 11 hrs: ATR 4933 Athletic Training Seminar 1 hr; PET 4606 Applied Fitness in Sport 3 hrs; ATR 4842L Practicum in Athletic Training IV 4 hrs; ATR 4103 Sports Medicine Field Application 3 hrs; Free Elective 3 hrs.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (Internet based), 213 (Computer based), and 550 (Paper based); or an IELTS score of 6.5.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Central Florida

Department name

College of Health and Public Affairs, Department of Health Professions