Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

If you pursue a degree in Athletic Training, you will develop competencies (knowledge and skills) in the five domains of athletic training defined by the Board of Certification (BOC) Role Delineation Study and upon graduation, you will be eligible for certification by the BOC and licensure by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.Your 124-hour program of study includes:

a 55-hour university general education program

a 61-hour core of Athletic Training Courses

8 hours of cognate courses

Because of the nature and structure of the program, the department encourages you to follow a Recommended Sequence of Courses for the Athletic Training Education Program.

Unlike many degree programs, students must apply to the Athletic Training Education Program and meet certain eligibility requirements.  Applications are accepted between January 1st and March 1st for admission in August.  Additionally, students must meet minimum eligibility requirements to remain in the program.

Learn more about admissions requirements for prospective Athletic Training majors 

Download application materials for the BS in Athletic Training 

Retention and Progression Policy:
In order to progress in the athletic training education program, all athletic training students must maintain a semester and cumulative 2.5 GPA, pass with a minimum grade all clinical skill assessments (73%) and clinical proficiencies (70%) assigned to each level of the program, complete required clinical experiences assigned in each practicum, provide all required yearly documentation, and complete the following courses with the noted minimum grades:

HHP 342: Techniques in Athletic Training with a "C" or better
HHP 405: Assessment and Care of Musculoskeletal Conditions I with a "C" or better
HHP 407: Assessment and Care of Musculoskeletal Conditions II with a "C" or better
HHP 409: Assessment and Care of General Medical Conditions with a "C" or better
HHP 413: Therapeutic Modalities with a "C" or better
HHP 414: Therapeutic Exercise with a "C" or better
HHP 416: Administration in Athletic Training with a "C" or better
HHP 421: Athletic Training Practicum I with a "C" or better
HHP 422: Athletic Training Practicum II with a "C" or better
HHP 423: Athletic Training Practicum III with a "C" or better
HHP 424: Athletic Training Practicum IV with a "B" or better
HHP 425: Athletic Training Practicum V with a "B" or better
HHP 426: Athletic Training Practicum VI with a "B" or better

See the Catalog Online and the Athletic Training Education Program Student Manual for more information on the FHSU ATEP Retention and Progression Policy.

General Education Program

To earn a degree from Fort Hays State University, you must complete a 55-hour general education program. This program has two major components - Foundation Studies and Liberal Arts. You will work an academic advisor to select a series of general education courses to complement your program of study. However, three general education courses are required to meet degree requirements:

PSY 100 General Psychology

IDS 350 Multiculturalism in the US

IDS 400 Bioethics

Athletic Training Core Courses

Cognate Courses

Electives