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Pre-Athletic Training

Pre-Athletic Training - HSU offers a Master of Athletic Training degree. Hardin-Simmons University is currently seeking accreditation for their new athletic training program and is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The institution will be submitting a self-study to being the accreditation process on July 1, 2023. Submission of the self-study and completion of an onsite review does not guarantee that the program will become accredited. Students who graduate from the program prior to accreditation WILL NOT be eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for athletic trainers and will not be eligible for licensure in most states. Other athletic training programs may have different prerequisites; students should check with the programs they are interested in for specific information.

A 3-2 option is available for qualified HSU students, providing students the opportunity to earn both their bachelor’s and MAT degree in 5 years. Specifics about entrance requirements for the HSU MAT program and the 3-2 option can be found on the program’s website.

BSHS Core Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences Degree (BSHS)

BSHS Exercise Science Core Requirements

These courses are required to be taken in the Departmental Requirements. May share with the core.

PSYC 1301Intro to Psychology

3
PSYC upper level elective credits (3)

3

Pre-Athletic Training Requirements

Requirements List

Undergraduate Requirement List

ATTR 1110Introduction to Athletic Training

1
KINE 1301Technology in Kinesiology, Health & Recreation

3
KINE 2303Sport First Aid and CPR

3
KINE 3302Essential Elements of Nutrition

3
KINE 3313Kinesiology

3
KINE 3314Physiology of Exercise

3
KINE 3360Instruction of Strength Training and, Conditioning

3
KINE 4304Statistical Methods

3
KINE 1130Strength & Flexibility Training

1
KINE KINE Aqua Activity

1
BIOL 2402Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIOL 2403Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4
CHEM 1410General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 1411General Chemistry II

4
PHYS 1310General Physics I

3
PHYS 1311General Physics II

3
PBHL 2301Introduction to Public Health

3
PBHL 3310Fundamentals of Epidemiology

3
Total Credit Hours:120

Graduate Requirement List

ATTR 6301Clinically-Oriented Anatomy

3
ATTR 6303Fundamentals of Patient Assessment

3
ATTR 6100Introduction to Professional Practice

1
ATTR 6111Clinical Skills Laboratory I

1
ATTR 6402Fundamentals of Therapeutic Intervention

4
ATTR 6202Application of Protective Equipment and

2
ATTR 6201Management of Emergency & Acute Conditions

2
ATTR 6112Clinical Skills Laboratory II

1
ATTR 6231Clinical Experience I

2
ATTR 6411Diagnosis & Management I

4
ATTR 6306Introduction to Clinical Research

3
ATTR 6413Diagnosis/Management III

4
ATTR 6414Diagnosis & Management IV

4
ATTR 6114Clinical Skills Laboratory IV

1
ATTR 6232Clinical Experience II

2
ATTR 6412Diagnosis & Management II

4
ATTR 6415Diagnosis & Management V

4
ATTR 6115Clinical Skills Laboratory V

1
ATTR 6304Clinical Decision Making

3
ATTR 6203Clinical Documentation & Billing

2
ATTR 6306Introduction to Clinical Research

3
ATTR 6101Exam Preparation

1
ATTR 6116Clinical Skills Laboratory VI

1
 
Clinical Experience Ill
Clinical Experience VI
Total Credit Hours:44

Total Credit Hours: 164