(120 units)
The Department of Kinesiology offers the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree through the Athletic Training Program (AT Program). The AT Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.
Athletic Training is practiced by Athletic Trainers (ATs), health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. The services provided by ATs comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. Students who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. Accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition.
For additional information please refer to the following website: http://www.nata.org/athletic-training.
The AT Program is designed for the athletic trainer’s professional preparation based on the development of current knowledge, skills, and abilities in content areas such as evidence-based practice, prevention and health promotion, clinical examination and diagnosis, acute care of injury and illness, therapeutic interventions, psychosocial strategies and referral, healthcare administration, and professional development and responsibility. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences. Upon successful completion of all the AT Program requirements and Program Director approval, students are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become a certified athletic trainer (ATC).
Professional careers in athletic training include professional sports, colleges & universities, secondary schools, hospital & clinical, /occupational health, military, performing arts, physician extender, and public safety.
Admission Under Impaction
The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training is a highly impacted major and requires a program application in addition to the CSULB admission application. Admission to CSULB does not guarantee admission into the Athletic Training major.
Refer to the following website for additional impaction criteria: http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/admissions/impacted_major.html.
Athletic Training Education Program Website
Refer to the following website for the most current AT Program information, program application packet, and additional resources: http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/kin/athletic-training/index.html
