Athletic Training B.S. - Concentration: Track Two - Pre-Professional Rehabilitation Sciences
Program Features
56 credits
**The Pre-Professional Rehabilitation Sciences program is NOT accredited by CaATe and does not lead to a pathway for credentialing as an athletic trainer.**
The Pre-Professional Rehabilitation Sciences program is intended to prepare students for entry into professional programs in athletic training and the related rehabilitation sciences. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to compete for entry into a variety of graduate programs in sports medicine and related disciplines.
Required courses:
| ATEP 202 | Kinesiology-Applied Anatomy | 3 credits |
| ATEP 230 | Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries | 3 credits |
| ATEP 429 | Measurement and Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| ATEP 430 | Measurement and Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| ATEP 432 | Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine | 3 credits |
| ATEP 433 | Therapeutic Exercise in Sports Medicine | 3 credits |
| ATEP 436 | Primary Care for the Athletic Trainer | 3 credits |
| ATEP 445 | Rehabilitation for Special Populations | 3 credits |
and nine additional ATEP 300/400 credits approved by adviser.
Co-requisites:
Cognates
| BIOL 112 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| CHEM 123 | GN: General Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| MATH 110 | GN: General Statistics | 3 credits |
| EXSC 203 | Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| EXSC 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| EXSC 311 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 credits |
| EXSC 322 | Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 credits |
| EXSC 447 | Sports Nutrition | 3 credits |
Directed GE:
| BIOL 114 | GN: Introductory Biology I | 4 credits |
| BIOL 111 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
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| ENGL 203 | GN: Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| ENGL 225 | GN: Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 credits |
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| CHEM 121 | GN: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| PHYS 131 | GN: Fundamental Physics I | 4 credits |
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 111 | GN: Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ATEP 120 | Physical Conditioning | 1 credit |
| ATEP 122 | Strength Training | 1 credit |
| | Additional advanced level coursework to total 42 credits | |
| | Free electives to total 120 credits | |
Additional Requirements
- Minimum overall GPA = 2.50; Major GPA = 2.75
- “C+” or above in all Rehabilitation Science and Science course work
- Completion of screening packet and all clearances
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification prior to internship
- Reliable transportation during internship experience
- Additional costs for clinical experience travel and specific health care site costs
- Please see the university requirements in this catalog.
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
120 Semester Hours
Admission to the Athletic Training Pre-Professional Rehabilitation Sciences Track at East Stroudsburg University is competitive among eligible applicants. Minimum academic requirements have been established for students admitted to the Athletic Training Program and are described below. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved by the ESU Athletic Training Program faculty.
Freshman Year
Fall
| BIOL 114 | GN: Introductory Biology I | 4 credits |
| ATEP 120 | Physical Conditioning | 1 credit |
| ATEP 122 | Strength Training | 1 credit |
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| CHEM 121 | GN: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 123 | GN: General Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| BIOL 115 | GE: Introductory Biology II | 4 credits |
| ATEP 230 | Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries | 3 credits |
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| ENGL 203 | GN: Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
| MATH 110 | GN: General Statistics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| BIOL 111 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| SOC 111 | GN: Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ATEP 202 | Kinesiology-Applied Anatomy | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group C) | 3 credits |
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| PHYS 110 | GN: Sound Waves & Light | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| PHYS 131 | GN: Fundamental Physics I | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Spring
| BIOL 112 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| ATEP 429 | Measurement and Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group A) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group C) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Junior Year
Fall
| EXSC 203 | Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| ATEP 430 | Measurement and Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries | 3 credits |
| ATEP 433 | Therapeutic Exercise in Sports Medicine | 3 credits |
| EXSC 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group A or Group C) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| EXSC 311 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 credits |
| ATEP 432 | Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine | 3 credits |
| ATEP 445 | Rehabilitation for Special Populations | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group A or Group C) | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group A or Group C) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| ATEP XXX | | 3 credits |
| ATEP XXX | | 3 credits |
| EXSC 322 | Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group A or C) Distance Education Only | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| ATEP ___ | ATEP Elective | 3 credits |
| EXSC 447 | Sports Nutrition | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education (Group A or Group C) | 3 credits |
| | Electives | 5 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information, contact the Athletic Training Department at 570-422-3231.
Koehler Fieldhouse, Office 1B
www.esu.edu/athletictraining