Pre-Athletic Training: Strength & Conditioning (BS)
Overview
The Pre-Athletic Training degree is designed to prepare students for application and admission to a Master’s of Science in Athletic Training degree program of their choosing. The curriculum is designed to provide students the prerequisite courses and knowledge that is needed to successfully pursue graduate admission. This includes foundational knowledge in anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. In addition, the courses provide students an opportunity to seek fitness certifications including the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and the USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach Certification. The curriculum also provides a solid foundation for students to pursue further education in exercise physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and a variety of other allied health disciplines.
The Program
Graduates from the SNU Pre-Athletic Training Program are prepared and eligible to attend graduate school in the pursuit of a Master’s in Athletic Training. Curriculum content focuses around:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- First Aid/CPR
- Orthopedic Evaluation
- Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
Articulation Agreements
Southern Nazarene University has signed articulation agreements with the Masters of Science in Athletic Training programs at the following institutions:
- Sterling College (Sterling, KS)
- Wichita State University (Wichita, KS)
- Oklahoma State University (Tulsa, OK)
Details regarding these agreements can be requested from the School of Kinesiology Chair’s office and the Academic Affairs Office.
