Program Description

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at California State University, Sacramento offers an Athletic Training Program. We are proud of our program and of our students.

The CSUS Athletic Training Education Program was first approved by the National Athletic Trainers Association in 1976 as an approved curriculum in athletic training. In 1996, it was a CAAHEP (Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited program. It is now accredited by CAATE (Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. This Bachelor of Science degree requires a total of 132 units.

The program is very strong academically as demonstrated by the core of science courses in the kinesiology major. The specific athletic training classes have a very extensive hands-on experience for the students. The clinical program is competitive with a limited number of clinical positions based on qualified personnel and sites. Once you are placed in the clinical program, retention is earned each semester. Retention is based on a point system from graded evaluations and successful completion of clinical education requirements. For more information on the admissions, retention and other ATEP policies, please see the student handbook.

Upon graduation, the student is eligible to take the BOC (Board of Certification) certification exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Mission Statement

It is the primary mission of the undergraduate athletic training education program to prepare the student with a quality education through knowledge, skills and attitudes to become a competent entry level BOC Athletic Trainer.

This mission is accomplished by:

• Meeting the requirements by CAATE (Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) for reaccreditation
• Meeting the university requirements for graduation
• Providing quality experiences for the student to develop skill and knowledge in the areas of prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, health care administration and professional development and responsibility
• Preparing the student to be successful on the BOC certification exam
• Preparing the student to develop critical thinking skills to be a productive member of society

ATEP Information

Admission Requirements
Clinical Program
Athletic Training Curriculum
Sequence of Courses
2 Year Road Map
4 Year Road Map
Faculty & Staff
Forms
ATS Handbook