Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Institutional 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.

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Athletic Training Pre-Major Course Curriculum Map 

Students following the suggested course sequence will satisfy all necessary prerequisites for the Athletic Training Program.

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Athletic Training Major Course Curriculum Map

The Athletic Training Program utilizes a cohort model.  All students will follow the same course model.

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 Athletic Training Major Courses Track Breakdown

View Athletic Training Major Courses Track Breakdown

Official 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:

1. Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
2. Select a course prefix from one of the SUBJECT dropdowns (required)
3. Enter search words in the TEXT field (optional, but will narrow the search results)
4. Press Search

Getting 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:

1. Select an Academic Year from the TERM dropdown (required)
2. 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.
3. 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.)

Academic Learning Compact

Content/Discipline Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper injury/illness prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis required of an athletic trainer.
2. Demonstrate proper immediate, emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation required of an athletic trainer.
3. Identify important concepts related to administration used in professional athletic training practice.
4. Model professional behaviors that are consistent  with professional practice in athletic training.
5. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving skills compatible with being an effective athletic trainer.
6. Appropriately use and modify written and oral communication used in athletic training practice.

Content/discipline knowledge and skills are assessed at the college and departmental levels through the following:

1. ATR 3014C Introduction to Athletic Training: Subset Skill Evaluations, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
2. ATR 3813C Athletic Training Practice I: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
3. ATR 3823C Athletic Training Practice II: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills, Preparticipation Exam.
4. ATR 4833C Athletic Training Practice III: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
5. ATR 4842C Athletic Training Practice IV: Subset Skills Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
6. ATR 3812 Clinical Practice I: Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
7. ATR 3822 Clinical Practice II: Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
8. ATR 4832 Clinical Practice III: Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
9. ATR 4852 Clinical Practice IV:  Clinical Assessment Tool, Subset Skill Evaluation, Proficiency Assessment of Skills.
10. Dept of Physical Therapy and Human Performance Professional Behaviors Plan Fall and Spring Semester (Junior and Senior year).
11. 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:

1. Employ the conventions of standard written English.
2. Select a topic, and develop it for a specific audience and purpose, with respect for diverse perspectives.
3. Select, organize, and relate ideas and information with coherence, clarity, and unity.

Communication skills are assessed as part of the General Education Program through papers, exams, and projects completed in ENC 1101 Composition I, ENC 1102 Composition II, and HUM 2510 Understanding the Visual and Performing Arts. Communication skills are also assessed in the capstone course.

Critical Thinking Skills

Graduates will be able to:

1. Select and organize information.
2. Identify assumptions and underlying relationships.
3. Synthesize information, and draw reasoned inferences.
4. Formulate an appropriate problem solving strategy.
5. Evaluate the feasibility of the strategy.

Critical thinking skills are assessed as part of the General Education Program through papers, exams, and projects completed in ENC 1101 Composition I, ENC 1102 Composition II, and HUM 2510 Understanding the Visual and Performing Arts. Critical thinking skills are also assessed in the capstone course.

Tuition and Fees

Information on Tuition, Fees and estimated total Cost of Attendance is available on the Student Account Services 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 
  ---Site Locations

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.

The 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