Athletic Training (Sports Medicine)

B.S. in Athletic Training

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
FallCredits
BIOL 150 General Biology I ((Must be taken in fall semester)) 3
MED 205 Medical Terminology 1
BIOL 150L General Biology I Laboratory ((Must be taken in fall semester)) 1
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
MATH 103 College Algebra ((or tested out on math placement exam/ACT score)) 3
SMED 101 Orientation to Athletic Training ((Should be taken in the fall semester)) 1
 Credits15
Spring
KIN 110 First Aid and CPR 1
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
SMED 207L Laboratory Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 1
SMED 207 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 2
Essential Studies: Arts and Humanities 3
Only admitted students will be allowed to proceed beyond freshman year. The admission is a competitive process and the minimum standards for application are listed in the academic catalog.  
 Credits14
Sophomore Year
Fall
PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology 4
BIMD 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3
BIMD 220L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1
PHYS 161 Introductory College Physics I 4
SMED 208 Procedures in Athletic Training 1
SMED 211 Beginning Clinical Practicum I in Athletic Training 1
SMED 208L Laboratory Procedures in Athletic Training 1
 Credits15
Spring
PHYS 162 Introductory College Physics II 4
BIMD 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3
BIMD 221L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
SMED 213 Beginning Clinical Practicum II in Athletic Training 1
SMED 200 Understanding Medicine 3
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3
 Credits18
Junior Year
Fall
KIN 332 Biomechanics 3
SMED 481 Athletic Injury Assessment 4
SMED 311 Intermediate Clinical Practicum I in Athletic Training 2
KIN 332L Biomechanics Laboratory 1
Essential Studies: Arts and Humanities 3
N&D 240 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3
 Credits16
Spring
SMED 313 Intermediate Clinical Practicum II in Athletic Training 2
SMED 320 Athletic Training Modalities 2
SMED 320L Laboratory Athletic Training Modalities 1
SMED 321 Athletic Training Rehabilitation Techniques 2
SMED 321L Laboratory Athletic Injury Rehabilitation Techniques 1
Essential Studies: Arts and Humanities 3
PSYC 241 Introduction to Statistics 4
 Credits15
Senior Year
Fall
KIN 402L Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1
KIN 402 Exercise Physiology 3
SMED 411 Advanced Clinical Practicum I in Athletic Training 2
SMED 491 Seminar in Athletic Training 2
SMED 312 Medical Aspects of Sports 2
SMED 490 Learning of Systems in Athletic Training 3
Elective 4
 Credits17
Spring
SMED 343 Organizational Administration of Athletic Training 3
SMED 491 Seminar in Athletic Training 2
SMED 413 Advanced Clinical Practicum II in Athletic Training 2
SMED 325 Pharmacology in Sport 2
Elective 4
 Credits13
 Total Credits123

Admission to the professional program is competitive. Minimum standards are listed in the Academic catalog.


Students must complete enough electives to bring total credit hours up to the 120. Please Note: Every student must fulfill all University, Departmental, and Essential Studies requirements.