Major Requirements

The athletic training major at Carthage is an undergraduate entry-level program. Carthage is accredited for the athletic training program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Students must apply to the Athletic Training Program. See program admission requirements.

The Athletic Training Program begins its clinical instruction program in the second term of a student’s sophomore year. View a sample schedule.

Please note: Current students should follow the printed version of the College Catalog, and work with their advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.

The Athletic Training Major

ATH 1020 Introduction of Athletic Training (2 credits)
ATH 2080 Structural Kinesiology (4 credits)
ATH 2190 Principles of Athletic Training (4 credits)
ATH 2100 Athletic Training Practicum I (2 credits)
ATH 3040 Clinical Skills in Athletic Training (4 credits)
ATH 3200 Athletic Training Practicum II (2 credits)
ATH 3070 Clinical Skills II in Athletic Training (4 credits)
ATH 3080 Modalities in Athletic Training (4 credits)
ATH 3300 Athletic Training Practicum III (1 credit)
ATH 4080 Administration in Athletic Training (4 credits)
ATH 4090 Therapeutic Rehabilitation (4 credits)
ATH 4400 Athletic Training Practicum IV (1 credit)
ATH 4100 Pharmacology (2 credits)
ATH 4600 Athletic Training Practicum V (1 credit, course pending formal approval)

Other required courses:

*EXS 2150 Nutrition (2 credits)
*EXS 4050 Physiology of Exercise (4 credits)
*EXS 3720 General Medical Conditions (3 credits)
BIO 1040 Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
BIO 3310 Systemic Physiology (4 credits)
*These courses are not required for the major, but are required for BOC certification and state licensure.

Honors in the Major

Please see department chair for details. Basic requirements are listed under All-College Programs in the catalog.

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