Pre Athletic Training Option (41 units)
The Pre Athletic Training Option provides students an opportunity to gain experience in the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of activity related injuries. The program is not an accredited entry-level Athletic Training education program. Students completing the option are eligible to make application to Accredited Graduate Entry-level Athletic Training Education programs. Accredited Graduate Entry-level Athletic Training Education programs.Updated 4/23/08 The breadth of courses in the option give the student an excellent background in the prevention, care, assessment, and rehabilitation of injuries, nutrition and exercise, and exercise program design. As part of the upper division option requirements, students work in the CSUEB athletic training facilities assisting the CSUEB Athletic Training staff with the care of injuries sustained by the intercollegiate athletes. Skills acquired include injury management techniques including modality administration, taping techniques, stretching, rehabilitation exercises, and injury prevention. Valuable experience may be gained in preparation for a variety of professional fields including athletic training, physical therapy, fitness training, and strength and conditioning.
For more information on becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer, go to http://www.nata.org/
Click here for option checklist.
1. Lower Division (18 units)
- BIOL 1001 (Biol 1001 Introduction to Biology (4) Biol 1002 Introduction to Biology Lab (1))
- Introduction to Biology, Lab (5)
- BIOL 2010 Human Physiology and Anatomy 1 (or 2011) (5)
- KPE 1625 Nutrition and Performance (4)
- KPE 2600 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (4)
2. Upper Division (23 units)
- KPE 3600 Evaluation and Care of Athletic Injuries (5)
- KPE 3601 Athletic Training: Modalities and Rehabilitation (4)
- KPE 4031 Professional Field Experience (off campus) (2)
- KPE 4030 Professional Field Experience (2)
- KPE 4600 Athletic Training Practicum (2, 2)
- KPE 4610 Exercise Prescription (4)
- KPE 4650 First Aid and Safety (4)
Pre Athletic Training Option Advisor A-Z:
Glen Borgeson
glen.borgeson@csueastbay.edu
