Montclair State University - CEHS - Athletic Training Education Program

Program of Study

Montclair State University

Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education

Athletic Training Major

Academic Plan as of Fall 2008

The Athletic Training major at Montclair State University will be a progressive program which has been designed in a progression that allows students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in Athletic Training.  Below are the athletic training course requirements and sequence at Montclair State University.  Sequenced courses must be completed with a grade on record before taking subsequent coursework. Students in the Athletic Training major will complete the following coursework in addition to the General Education Requirements at MSU. During each of the clinical education courses students are required to complete a minimum of 16 hours each week of the semester with the Approved Clinical Instructor to whom they are assigned. The General Education Requirements  are available in the MSU online catalog.

Required in white, suggested in orange

First Year

Fall  5 credits in ATEP

Spring 12 credits in ATEP

BIOL 244

4 cr.

Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals l

BIOL 245

4 cr.

Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals Il

ATTR 199

1 cr.

Orientation to Athletic Training

ATTR 101

3 cr.

Principles of Athletic Training

ENWR 105    

ATTR 150

3 cr.

Emergency Care in Athletic Training*

    General Education ATTR 240 2 cr. Clinical Anatomy
    Leadership Seminar (if appropriate) SPCM 101    
          General Education

Second Year

Fall  6 credits in ATEP

Spring  6 credits in ATEP

ATTR 201 3 cr. Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

ATTR 211

3 cr.

Assessment of Ath. Injuries I – Lower Body

ATTR 251 3 cr. Clinical Ed. I

ATTR 252

3 cr.

Clinical Ed. II

ENWR 106    

PEMJ221

3 cr.

Kinesiology

PSYC 101 3 cr. General Psychology I General Education
    General Education

Third Year

Fall  9 credits in ATEP

Spring   6 credits in ATEP

ATTR 212

3 cr.

Assessment of Ath. Injuries II – Upper Body

ATTR 312

3 cr.

Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training

ATTR  311 3 cr. Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training

ATTR 451

3 cr.

Clinical Ed. IV

ATTR  351

3 cr.

Clinical Education III

PEMJ220

3 cr.

Physiology of Exercise

PEMJ 222 3 cr. Basic Motor Learning     General Education
    General Education      

Fourth Year - ATTR 479 is  optional for Seniors beginning September 2006

  Fall   6 credits  in ATEP   Spring    7 credits in ATEP
ATTR 411  3 cr.  Administration of Athletic Training Programs

ATTR 479

 4 cr.

 Internship in Athletic Training

ATTR 451  3 cr.  Clinical Ed. V ATTR 495  3 cr.  Seminar in Athletic Training
     General Education      General Education

 

These courses may be taken at any time during your college career. Some students take them in the summer.
PEMJ 351 3 cr. Adapted Physical Education NUFD 182 3 cr. Nutrition
PEMJ 222 3 cr. Basic Motor Learning PSYC 101 3 cr. General Psychology I
PEMJ 353 3 cr. Psychology of Sport HPEM 355 3 cr. Measurement and Evaluation in Health/Phys. Ed
HLTH 307 3 cr. Study of Human Diseases      

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