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University of Wyoming

Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Athletic Training Option (K&HP-AT)
Program of Studies

The Athletic Training Option of the Kinesiology and Health Promotion program is a competitive admission program. The athletic training program was accredited by CAAHER in April 2005.

LEVEL I COURSEWORK: Fundamental Core Knowledge

Course

  

Title

CR

USP 2003

Cultural Context

PSYC

1000

General Psychology

3

CS

USP 2003

CA

Elective: Arts

3

CA

Diversity in the United States

USP 2003

D

Elective: Diversity in the U.S.

3

D

English

ENGL

1010

English Composition

3

WA

ENGL

2020

English Literature

3

WB & CH

ENGL

4010

Scientific and Technical Writing

3

WC

Global Awareness

USP 2003

G

Elective: Global Awareness

3

G

Health

Must complete one from the following two FCSC courses:

FCSC

1140

Nutrition

2

  

FCSC

1141

Principles of Nutrition

3

  

HLED

1006

Personal Health

3

  

HLED

12211

First Aid/CPR

2

  

NURS

2240

Medical Terminology

3

  

PEAC

1001

Physical Activity and Health

1

P

Mathematics

Must complete one from the following three MATH courses:

MATH

1400

College Algebra

3

QA

MATH

1405

Trigonometry

3

QA

MATH

1450

Algebra and Trigonometry

4

QA

Must complete one from the following two STAT courses:

STAT

2050

Fundamentals of Statistics

4

QB

STAT

2070

Introductory Statistics for Social Sciences

4

QB

Oral Communication

COJO

1010

Public Speaking

3

O

Sciences

BIOL

1010

General Biology

4

SB

KIN/ZOO

2040

Human Anatomy

3

SB

KIN/ZOO

2041

Human Anatomy Lab

1

SB

ZOO/KIN

3115

Human Systems Physiology

4

  

Must complete one from the following two PHYS courses:

PHYS

1050

Concepts of Physics

4

  

PHYS

1110

General Physics I

4

  

U.S. and Wyoming Constitution

USP 2003

V

Elective: U. S. and Wyoming Constitution

3

V

1May be met through Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification

LEVEL II COURSEWORK: Core Knowledge in Kinesiology and Health Promotion

A. Required Courses

Course

  

Title

CR

USP

HLED

3000

Foundations of Health Promotion

3

  

KIN

3010

Adult Fitness: Physical Activity and Wellness

3

  

KIN

1005

Introduction to Kinesiology and Health

2

I & L

KIN

3021

Physiology of Exercise

4

KIN

3037

Psychology and Sociology of Human Movement

3

KIN

3042

Biomechanics of Human Movement

3

KIN

4029

Methods of Training and Conditioning

3

B. Elective HLED and KIN courses. Must complete minimum of 9 credit hours.

HLED

3010

Contemporary Issues in Health

3

HLED

4004

Needs Assessment and Planning

3

HLED

4010

Program Evaluation and Grant Writing

3

HLED

4040

Stress Management

3

KIN

4050

Community and Public Health

3

HLED

4130

Management of Health Programs

3

KIN

3034

Lifespan Motor Development

3

KIN

4019

Clinical Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Electrocardiogram

3

KIN

4042

Advanced Biomechanics

3

KIN

4056

Health Appraisal, Exercise Testing, & Prescription

3

KIN

4062

Concepts of Human Aging

3

KIN

4090

Foundations of Coaching

3

LEVEL III COURSEWORK: Specialization in Athletic Training

Course

Title

CR

USP

KIN

1052

Introduction to Athletic Training

3

KIN

1058

Emergency Management of Athletic Injury/Illness

3

KIN

2057

Assessment and Evaluation of Athletic Injury/Illness I

3

KIN

2058

Assessment and Evaluation of Athletic Injury/Illness II

3

KIN

2068

Athletic Training Clinical I

1

KIN

2078

Athletic Training Clinical II

1

KIN

3052

Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

3

KIN

3058

Therapeutic Modalities for the Athletic Trainer

3

KIN

3068

Athletic Training Clinical III

2

KIN

3078

Athletic Training Clinical IV

2

KIN

4052

General Medical Conditions for the Athletic Trainer

3

KIN

4058

Organization, Administration, and Pharmacology for the Athletic Trainer

3

KIN

4068

Athletic Training Clinical V

3

KIN

4088

Athletic Training Clinical VI

3

LEVEL IV COURSEWORK: Electives
If coursework from levels I–III combine for fewer than 120 credit hours, the difference can be made up with elective courses.

Minimum Degree Requirement: 120 Credit Hours


PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must make application for admission to the professional Kinesiology and Health Promotion–Athletic Training Option (K&HP–AT) program once the requirements to enter KIN 3021, Physiology of Exercise (offered fall and spring semesters) are met.

Entry Criteria

1. Minimum 2.50 GPA; preferred GPA of 3.0
2. Successful completion of BIOL 1010; COJO 1010; ENGL 1010; ENGL 2020; FCSC 1140/1141; HLED 1006; KIN 1005; KIN 1052; KIN 1058; KIN/ZOO 2040; KIN/ZOO 2041; KIN 2057; KIN 2058; KIN 2068; KIN 2078; KIN/ZOO 3115; MATH 1400/1405/1450; PEAC 1001; PHYS 1050/1110; PSYC 1000; STAT 2050/2070; and USP V.
3. Interview and essay completed
4. Application fee of $30

Admission to the K&HP–AT program is a competitive process. Applicants meeting requirements are not guaranteed admission to the last four semesters of the program. The application deadline for fall semester admission is April 15. Students who make application for admission by April 15 will have their packets reviewed first. Application packets received after the deadline will only be reviewed if space is still available. A total of 15 K&HP–AT students are admitted into the professional program fall semester.

Background Check

All athletic training majors must complete a Criminal Background Check the semester prior to enrolling in KIN 2068 (Clinical I).