Undergraduate Pre-Athletic Training Programs

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About the Pre-Athletic Training Program

The athletic training (AT) program at SRU offers a combination of rigorous academic instruction and authentic clinical experience. The AT program will prepare graduate students to deliver patient-centered healthcare utilizing clinical decision-making and problem solving processes necessary for quality health care delivery. Students will learn the science of AT with a focus on patient-centered injury and illness prevention,diagnosis, treatment, and care.

What Can I Do With a Pre-Athletic Training Degree?

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully work and collaborate with other medical professionals to optimize the activity and wellness of patients and clients in sports, work and life. After successful completion of the graduate program, students are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Graduates who pass the BOC exam will be qualified to work in various settings such as high schools, colleges, professional sports, industrial, and military.

Why Choose a Pre-Athletic Training Degree?

SRU Exercise Science is recognized as one of the best accredited undergraduate programs in the country. Students are highly successful at gaining acceptance into Athletic Training programs and excelling in those programs once they are there. As an Exercise Science student at SRU, you'll become skilled in understanding the human body. You'll understand the psychology of motivation and how you can help your future patients and athletes reach their goals. You'll also learn how to use advanced technology and receive hands-on learning experiences. You'll receive a strong science base-including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. And you'll learn how to apply that knowledge through practical experiences working with real people.

Pre-Athletic Training BS, BSED and Concentrations

Exercise Science, BS / Pre-Athletic Training (SRU) (3+2)

Allows incoming freshmen to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training in just five years instead of the traditional six. You will complete your major courses and prerequisites in the first three years, after which you will apply for admission into SRU's graduate-level Athletic Training program. If accepted, your first year of graduate studies also fulfills your remaining undergraduate requirements, preparing you with the professional competence and critical thinking skills needed to excel in the field.

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Exercise Science, BS / Pre-Athletic Training (SRU) (Traditional)

Allows you to complete a full four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science while also fulfilling all the prerequisites for graduate studies. This path provides a comprehensive undergraduate experience, after which you'll apply to the SRU Master of Science in Athletic Training program during your senior year. Following this timeline, you'll develop the professional competence and critical thinking skills needed to be a strong candidate for graduate school and a successful future athletic trainer.

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Health and Physical Education, BSED - Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management / Pre-Athletic Training (SRU) (3+2)

Prepares you to plan and implement physical activity programs in corporate, community, and non-profit settings. This unique program combines a personal preparation core with your choice of two specialty areas, addressing emerging trends and community needs in health and fitness.

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Health and Physical Education, BSED - Concentration in Physical Activity and Fitness Management / Pre-Athletic Training (SRU) (Traditional)

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Career Outcomes

Upon completion of the Exercise Science undergraduate program and the Master of Science in Athletic Training, program you will be well prepared to embark on your career as an Athletic Trainer, a growing profession with increasing demand. Graduates have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully work and collaborate with other medical professionals to optimize the activity and wellness of patients and clients in sport, work, and life.

Clubs & Organizations

Exercise Science Society
Pre-Athletic Training Club
Resistance Training Club
Rock Run Club

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