Pre- Athletic Training
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About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Overview
The University of Cincinnati offers a Pre-Athletic Training track within the Health Sciences major that specifically prepares you for entry into graduate level Athletic Training programs. The program also provides you with alternative options at the bachelor’s level including a variety of fitness-related certifications and careers. We offer an exceptional educational experience in the fields of health sciences, exercise science, kinesiology, sports medicine, and athletic training. Our program is designed to prepare aspiring professionals for careers in the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of sports and health care.
The program gives you a hands-on undergraduate experience where you can gain direct patient care experiences through service learning and research opportunities in some of the top health care facilities, learn alongside other allied health professions, and develop a strong foundational understanding of the human body through active labs.
Potential career paths
- Athletic Trainer
- Exercise Trainer
- Fitness Coach
- Wellness Coordinator
- Exercise Physiologist
- Physical Education
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| College Algebra | MATH 1021 | 3 | Math |
| Personal Nutrition | NUTR 1030 | 3 | - |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| -Choose A or B | |||
| A) GE: Social and Behavioral Sciences^ | 3 | Social Studies | |
| B) GE: Natural Sciences^ | 3 | Science | |
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigonometry | MATH 1022 | 3 | Math |
| -Choose A or B | |||
| A) Biology I + Laboratory | BIOL 1081 + BIOL 1081L | 3 + 1 | Science |
| B) General Organic and Biological Chemistry I + Laboratory | CHEM 1030 + CHEM 1030L | 3 + 1 | Science |
| Medical Terminology | HLSC 2012 | 2 | - |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| -Choose C or D | |||
| C) GE: Arts and Humanities (Non-HIST subject) ^ | 3 | - | |
| D) Democracy and the American Tradition | HIST 1100 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total Possible Credits | 15 |
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.