Suggested Course Sequence

Access the complete curriculum for the BS/MS, Athletic Training, from the Health Promotion Department section of the Daemen catalog.

Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning. N.B.: Service Learning (3 credits) is included in Year 2 but may be taken earlier and may be fulfilled in one course or a combination of Service Learning courses or Service Learning Add-Ons.

Course Loads

Years 1 through 4 (including Summer between Years 3 and 4) (Undergraduate): Undergraduate tuition rates apply. Maximum of 18 credits allowed no additional tuition charge.

Immediately upon completion of Year 4 through Year 5 (Graduate): Graduate tuition rates apply. Summer studies: summer tuition rates apply. Consult the Office of Student Accounts for further information.

Year 1

LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)

FIRST SEMESTER

  • ATH101 Introduction to Athletic Training (1)
  • BIO109/L General Biology I (3/1)*
  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (3)
  • CORE (3)
  • PSY103 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • Total Credits (17)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • BIO110/L General Biology II (3/1)*
  • Select one: CHE101/L General Chemistry (3/1)*; CHE110/L Chemistry I (4/0)*
  • MTH134 Pre Calculus (3)
  • LC2 Linked Core Courses (6)
  • Total Credits (17)

*Students selecting CHE110/L will also need to complete CHE111/L as part of the Free Electives. BIO109/L and BIO110/L fulfill prerequisites for BIO330/L, and either CHE101/L or the combination of CH110/L and CHE111/L fulfill prerequisites for BIO340/L.

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • BIO330/L General Anatomy (4/0)
  • HPR208 Health Promotion and Education (3)
  • HPR200* CPR and Emergency Health Care (2)
  • NSC310 Biostatistics (3)
  • PHY201/L (3/1)
  • Total Credits (16)

*Students may begin observation hours upon completion of the Blood Borne Pathogen training.  Students must obtain 50 clinical observation hours for application into the professional phase.  Please see the Daemen college website for more information.

SECOND SEMESTER

  • ATH201 Seminar in Athletic Training (2)
  • BIO117 Human Nutrition (3)
  • BIO340/L General Physiology (4/0)
  • HPR/MGT219 Health Systems Management (3)
  • CORE-Service Learning (3)
  • FREE ELECTIVES (3)
  • Total Credits (18)

NOTE:  In Year 2, students may split the 3-credit Free Elective into two courses (2 CR and 1 CR) or take one 3-credit course.

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • HPR301/L Physiology of Exercise and Cardiopulmonary Assessment (3/0)
  • HPR317/L Human Motion: Principles & Perspectives (4/0)
  • CMP315 Advanced Composition for Health Professionals (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES (6)
  • Total Credits (16)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • HPR332/L Current Concepts in Strength & Conditioning (3/0)
  • HPR340/L Musculoskeletal Fitness Assessment (3/0)
  • HPR350/L Fitness Training & Exercise Prescription (3/0)
  • Select one:  HPR313 Principles of Health Behavior Change (3); PSY308 Health Psychology (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE (6)
  • Total Credits (18)

NOTE: Students apply into the Athletic Training Program the spring of Year 3.  Accepted students commence the Masters Degree of the Athletic Training education program the summer between Year 3 and Year 4.

Summer Between Year 3 and Year 4

  • ATH500/L Introduction to Emergency Athletic Care (3/0)
  • ATH501/L Foundations of Athletic Training I (2/0)
  • ATH509/L Gross Anatomy (6/0)
  • Total Credits (11)

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • ATH502 Foundations of Athletic Training II (2)
  • ATH510/L Pathology & Clinical Examination I (4/0)
  • ATH520/L Therapeutic Agents (3/0)
  • ATH580 Research Methods (3)
  • ATH590 Athletic Training: Practical Application I (3)
  • HPR320 Community Health Education and Disease Prevention (3)
  • Total Credits (18)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • ATH511/L Pathology and Clinical Examination II (4/0)
  • ATH523/L Therapeutic Interventions (4/0)
  • ATH592 Athletic Training: Practical Application II * (3)
  • PH595 Cultural Competency and Health Disparities (3)
  • Total Credits (14)

NOTE: At the end of Year 4, students earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion.  Students must complete the 2nd year of the Masters Program (Year 5) in order to complete the Athletic Training Program.

SUMMER     

  • ATH595 Athletic Training; Summer Practical Application (Optional) (0)

Year 5

FIRST SEMESTER

  • ATH513 Pathology and Clinical Examination III: Concussion (1)
  • ATH522 General Medical Conditions (4)
  • ATH525 Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3)
  • ATH593 Athletic Training: Practical Application III (3)
  • Total Credits (11)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • ATH515 Exercise Testing and Prescription (2)
  • ATH524 Sports Nutrition (2)
  • ATH530 Psychosocial Aspects in Athletic Training (3)
  • ATH594 Athletic Training: Practical Application IV (3)
  • Total Credits (10)