Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training
The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education has mandated that all professional preparation Athletic Training programs must be at the Master's level by 2022. FGCU is no longer accepting new B.S.A.T. students.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.A.T.) in Athletic Training program provides students
with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate, advise, and treat athletes of any
type and of all ages. Students learn how to help athletes prevent injury, recover
and return to pre-injury status. During the program, students complete a series of
clinical experiences. These experiences may be associated with FGCU intercollegiate
athletic programs, professional athletic programs, local sports medicine clinics,
and local high school athletic programs. Graduates of the FGCU B.S.A.T. program are
eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination to become a certified
athletic trainer.
The FGCU Sports Medicine-Athletic Training Services Website provides some interesting
insight into the interaction of NATA Certified Athletic Trainers and Athletes at Florida
Gulf Coast University.
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Accreditation
Toggle More InfoInstitutional Accreditation
Information on FGCU institutional accreditation
Program Accreditation
The B.S. in Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock, Texas 78664; telephone number 512-733-9700). View Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
The B.S. in Athletic Training Program at Florida Gulf Coast University has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education through the 2021-2022 Academic Year.
View/Print PDF Version of BOC Pass Rate Chart
Pass Rates and Retention/ Graduation Rates
Board of CertificationView qualifications necessary for earning certification.
Continuing EducationThe Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University has been approved by the Board of Certification to offer Category A CEU's for Athletic Trainers. -
Curriculum Map
Toggle More InfoAthletic Training Pre-Major Course Curriculum Map
Students following the suggested course sequence will satisfy all necessary prerequisites for the Athletic Training Program.
View Athletic Training Pre-Major Course Curriculum Map
Athletic Training Major Course Curriculum Map
The Athletic Training Program utilizes a cohort model. All students will follow the same course model.
View Athletic Training Major Course Curriculum Map
Athletic Training Major Courses Track Breakdown
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Course Description
Toggle More InfoOfficial Course Descriptions
Search for official course descriptions by using the Course Description Search utility.
Go to the Course Descriptions Search Web page, then follow these steps:
- Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
- Select a course prefix from one of the SUBJECT dropdowns (required)
- Enter search words in the TEXT field (optional, but will narrow the search results)
- Press Search
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Course Schedule
Toggle More InfoGetting started with the Course Schedule Search
Search for program courses by using the Course Schedule Search utility.
Go to the Course Schedule Search Web page, then follow these steps:
- Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
- Select one or more of the search options to narrow your results (for example, CAMPUS, COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT, LEVEL, PREFIX*, COURSE ATTRIBUTE**). For virtual or web courses, select VIRTUAL in the CAMPUS field.
- Press Search.
*A course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline (for example, ACG for Accounting , BSC for Biological Science, ENC for English Composition). See the Degree Requirements page for a list of courses (with prefix and number) that can be used to fulfill degree requirements.
**A course attribute identifies specific characteristics of courses that can be used in a Degree Evaluation to satisfy a degree requirement. (Course attribute examples are Humanities courses - GEHM and Social Science courses - GESO.)
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Learning Outcomes
Toggle More InfoAcademic Learning Compact
Consistent with its mission and guiding principles, Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to academic excellence and continuous quality improvement, as supported by a sound teaching-learning process. Within this process, students and instructors share responsibility for learning that is a movement from the simple to the complex, the concrete to the abstract, and the dependent to the independent. The Academic Learning Compact (ALC) initiative supports the teaching-learning process by clearly identifying expected core student learning outcomes in the areas of content/discipline knowledge and skills, communication skills, and critical thinking skills; aligning curricula with expectations; and using assessment to guide continuous improvement.Content/Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate proper injury/illness prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis required of an athletic trainer.
- Demonstrate proper immediate, emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation required of an athletic trainer.
- Identify important concepts related to administration used in professional athletic training practice.
- Model professional behaviors that are consistent with professional practice in athletic training.
- Demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving skills compatible with being an effective athletic trainer.
- Appropriately use and modify written and oral communication used in athletic training practice.
- ATR 3014C Introduction to Athletic Training: Subset Skill Evaluations, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- ATR 3813C Athletic Training Practice I: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- ATR 3823C Athletic Training Practice II: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills, Preparticipation Exam.
- ATR 4833C Athletic Training Practice III: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- ATR 4842C Athletic Training Practice IV: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- ATR 3812 Clinical Practice I: Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- ATR 3822 Clinical Practice II: Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- ATR 4832 Clinical Practice III: Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- ATR 4852 Clinical Practice IV: Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
- Dept of Physical Therapy and Human Performance Professional Behaviors Plan Fall and Spring Semester (Junior and Senior year).
- APK 4930 Preparing for Entering and Growing in the Profession: Mock Athletic Training Board of Certification Exam, Cumulative Portfolio.
Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to:
- Employ the conventions of standard written English.
- Select a topic, and develop it for a specific audience and purpose, with respect for diverse perspectives.
- Select, organize, and relate ideas and information with coherence, clarity, and unity.
Critical Thinking Skills
Graduates will be able to:
- Select and organize information.
- Identify assumptions and underlying relationships.
- Synthesize information, and draw reasoned inferences.
- Formulate an appropriate problem solving strategy.
- Evaluate the feasibility of the strategy.
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Tuition, Fees, and Financial Assistance
Toggle More InfoTuition and Fees
Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Office of the Bursar web site.
Financial Aid Opportunities
Visit FGCU's Financial Aid Web site for information about grants, additional scholarships, loans, and student employment.
Additional Expenses
In addition to typical FGCU student cost, the Athletic Training students can anticipate additional costs (estimated) related to the following:
- Liability Insurance ($30-$50)
- Membership Dues for professional organizations ($70-$90)
- Laboratory and Clinical Uniforms ($50-$100)
- Immunizations ($0-$150)
---FGCU Student Health Services Immunization Costs - CPR/AED ($35-$45), First Aid ($15-$20)
- Criminal Record Background Checks ($100-$150)
---Some clinical sites may require additional background checks completed - Travel to Clinical Sites
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Scholarship Information
To apply for any of the below scholarships, obtain further information on the below scholarships, or to locate additional opportunities please visit: FGCU Foundation/Scholarship.
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Clinical Sites
Toggle More InfoThe Athletic Training Program has a variety of clinical education sites for the ATS to complete his or her clinical education. FGCU has affiliations with intercollegiate athletics, local high schools, professional sports, outpatient rehabilitation settings, and with other college athletic programs.
The AT Program works with several facilities outside the State of Florida. Individual states may have requirements and/or resources for students placed at clinical facilities in those states. Links are provided below for requirements and/or resources provided by individual states outside of Florida.
Some Highlights Include:- FGCU Division I Athletics
- Florida Southwestern State College
- Boston Red Sox
- Minnesota Twins
- Florida Everblades (Hockey)
- Cleveland Clinic - Weston, Florida
- United States Military Academy - West Point
- United States Military Academy Preparatory School - West Point
- Air Force Academy Preparatory School
- University of the South
- Lee County High Schools
- Collier County High Schools