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Program MenuThe Athletic Training program at Montclair State University not only meets, but exceeds the Internship route requirements established by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc. You and your academic advisor will work together to plan a curriculum that meets your personal goals and professional requirements. The College of Education and Human Services and the Department of Health Professions, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies houses the Athletic Training Education Program. It is not necessary for athletic training candidates to pursue a degree in physical education. You may choose to major in any other health or science related fields or any other major program offered on campus.
The following is a list of the requirements that have been set by the NATABOC for Internship students to qualify for the certification exam. These requirements must be met at MSU prior to being eligible to sit for the NATABOC exam.
Completed NATABOC Certification Exam Application
Bachelor's Degree
Current CPR certification
Clinical Work Experience
A student following the Internship route towards certification must complete 1500 hours of clinically supervised work under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. No more than 900 hours may be accumulated in one year. 500 hours may be aquired from work in a physical therapy clinic environment, as long as the hours are done under a certified Athletic Trainer. The minimum time to get the hours is 2 years and the maximum time frame is 6 years. The NATABOC will audit 10% of the certification applicants each year.
All NATA exam candidates must document that 25% of their clinical hours (375) were attained in actual coverage of a high-risk sport. The hgh-risk sports are: Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
***EVERYONE FOLLOWING THE INTERNSHIP ROUTE REQUIREMENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR HOURS AND PASS THE NATABOC EXAM BY NOVEMBER BY 2004***
The following are the core you will be required to take courses upon acceptance into the MSU Athletic Training Program.
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIOL 240, 241). These courses of human anatomy and physiology are for health education and physical education majors only.
Physiology of Exercise- PEMJ 220 This course looks at the physiological effects of physical activities upon the human organism. The reaction of exercises of speed, strength, and endurance upon the muscular and circula-respiratory system. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and 241
Kinesiology- (PEMJ 221) This course is an overview of the integrated functioning of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and the biomechanical principals governing efficient movement, in order to effectively analyze the performance of motor skills. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241
Personal Health Issues- (HLTH 101) This class examines health as a variable entity having physiological, psychological and environmental dimensions. Employs an individualized participatory approach that includes assessing one's own health status and behavior; increasing competencies in making health related decisions; eliciting health promoting behaviors; and interpreting existing or proposed social actions that ultimately affect personal, family and community health. This course meets the General Education Requirement- Electives, Personal/Professional Issues.
BASIC CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES- (PEMJ 223) An introductory course designed to provide the student with information about those aspects of sports medicine which are necessary to the safe conduct of sports.
ADVANCE PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES - (PEMJ 323) This advanced level course integrates the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and first aid. This course provides an understanding of the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Theoretical and practical aspects of the field will be presented through lecture and laboratory sessions in order to develop a broad background concerning the health care and medical management of athletic injuries. Athletic training is presented as a professional opportunity as well as an essential aspect in the education of physical educators and coaches. Prerequisites: PEMJ 323.
Internship in Athletic Training - (PEMJ 379) Designed for the student interested in becoming certified as an athletic trainer. Through an internship program the student will be provided the opportunity to apply the background information obtained in both basic and advanced prevention and care of athletic injuries course. Prerequisites: PEMJ 150, PEMJ 223, PEMJ 323.
Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training - (PEMJ 424) An introductions to therapeutic exercise programs for rehabilitation of athletic injuries sustained to the head, axial region, and upper and lower extremities. Gender and age issues related to therapeutic exercise are presented and practical applications of injury assessment, exercise technique manipulation, and evaluation procedure. Prerequisites: BIOL 240, BIOL 241 and PEMJ 323.
Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Injuries - (PEMJ 425) An introduction to therapeutic modalities used for athletic injury rehabilitation within athletic training programs. Topics include physiological effects of therapeutic modalities, theory and principles related to modality utilization, indications and contraindications associated with modality utilization. Practical applications of therapeutic modalities included. Prerequisites: BIOL 240, BIOL 241 and PEMJ 323
Administration of Athletic Training Programs - (PEMJ 454) An overview of administrative components of an athletic training program for high school, college, and professional athletic organizations. Topics include financial management, training room management, personnel supervision and health care services for athletes. Practical experiences in budget management, and a case study approach to issue resolution are included. Prerequisites PEMJ 424 and PEMJ 425.
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