Athletic Training Education Program
ATEP Degree Requirements
The B.S. (ATEP) degree is earned after completion of a prescribed 120-credit program of studies. This includes George Mason University’s General Education requirements (38 credits), Electives (8 credits), and the specific courses (74 credits) listed below in the recommended 4-year academic program plan:
[Each ATEP, HEAL, PHED, EFHP, or PRLS course number below is linked to a sample syllabus, which includes a detailed course description. Keep in mind that although the course title, description, and objectives remain constant, other aspects of the course may differ from one semester and/or section to another.]
Recommended 4-year Academic Program Plan
Year 1 (Fall Semester – 16 credits)
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credits |
| HEAL 110 | Personal Health | 3 credits |
| ATEP 228 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Written Communication (Lower Level) | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Oral Communication | 3 credits |
Year 1 (Spring Semester – 14 credits)
| BIOL 125 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| HEAL 205 | Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention | 4 credits |
| HEAL 330 | Nutrition | 3 credits |
| ATEP 229 | Clinical Experiences in Introductory Athletic Training | 3 credits |
Year 2 (Fall Semester – 14 credits)
| PHED 200 | Professional Dimensions of Health, Recreation, and P.E. | 3 credits |
| ATEP 310 | Athletic Injury Recognition of the Lower Extremity and Thorax | 3 credits |
| ATEP 315 | Clinical Evaluation Skills for the Lower Extremity and Thorax | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Information Technology | 3 credits |
| Electives | 2 credits | |
Year 2 (Spring Semester – 15 credits)
| ATEP 320 | Athletic Injury Recogition of the Upper Extremity, Head and Neck | 3 credits |
| ATEP 325 | Clinical Evaluation Skills for the Upper Extremity, Head and Neck | 3 credits |
| PHED 300 | Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Western Civilization | 3 credits |
Year 3 (Fall Semester – 15 credits)
| ATEP 350 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 credits |
| ATEP 354 | Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries | 3 credits |
| ATEP 357 | Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinical Techniques | 3 credits |
| PHED 365 | Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness | 3 credits |
| PHED 410 | Social / Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness | 3 credits |
Year 3 (Spring Semester – 16 credits)
| ATEP 413 | Management Skills in Athletic Training | 3 credits |
| PHED 450 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 credits |
| PRLS 410 | Administration of RHT Organizations I | 3 credits |
| STAT 250 | Introductory Statistics I | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Literature | 3 credits |
Year 4 (Fall Semester – 15 credits)
| EFHP 524 | Physiology for the Athletic Trainer – Including the Pharmacology of Sports Injuries |
3 credits |
| PRLS 405 | Planning, Design and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Written Communication (Upper Level) | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 credits |
| Elective | 3 credits | |
Year 4 (Spring Semester – 15 credits)
| ATEP 441 | Practicum | 3 credits |
| PRLS 450 | Research Methods | 3 credits |
| PRLS 460 | Sport and Recreation Law | 3 credits |
| Gen Ed | Global Understanding | 3 credits |
| Elective | 3 credits | |
Current ATEP Student Handbook provides additional help in planning a course of study in the Athletic Training Education Program.
Consult the current George Mason University catalog for descriptions of courses and degree requirements. The ATEP Academic Advising Form (2008-09 Checksheet) is useful in identifying those program requirements and tracking progress. Students will be cleared for graduation using the degree requirements listed in the catalog year they matriculated into the Athletic Training Education Program.
Also available: Additional checksheets for all academic calendar years, in all RHT programs.