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Pre-Athletic Trainer Requirements

Biology (16 credits)

  • BIOL 141 (4 credits) Foundations of Biology: Cells, Energy and Organisms
  • BIOL 140 (4) Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution
  • BIOL 251 (3) Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  • BIOL 251L (1) Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
  • BIOL 252 (3) Human Anatomy & Physiology II
  • BIOL 252L (1) Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

Chemistry (8 credits)

  • CHEM 101 (4) Principles of Chemistry I
  • CHEM 102 (4) Principles of Chemistry II

Exercise Physiology

  • KNES 360* (4 credits) Physiology of Exercise (UMD)

Kinesiology

  • KNES 200* (3 credits) Introduction to Kinesiology (UMD)

Physics

  • PHYS 111 (4 credits) Basic Physics I

Psychology

  • PSYC 100 (4 credits) Introduction to Psychology

Mathematics

  • STAT 121 (4 credits) Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences

Admissions requirements vary among Athletic Training programs.  The above course requirements are designed to meet the requirements of most schools.  For the specific requirements of each school and additional information regarding Athletic Training programs visit the National Athletic Trainers’ Association website:

*Towson University: KNES 297 Foundations of Exercise Science

*CCBC: KNLS 120 Intro to Kinesiology

*AACC: PTA 106 Kinesiology