Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis

A foundation for a future career in athletic training

Have a passion for athletic training? UNI’s pre-athletic training emphasis within the kinesiology major is a great place to start your journey!

In this program, led by faculty and staff who are licensed healthcare providers, you’ll benefit from student-centered, hands-on instruction and evidence-based learning. You’ll gain valuable clinical experience with healthcare professionals in some of the best facilities around — both on and off campus. Even as an undergraduate, you can conduct research with our faculty AND you’ll get the opportunity to explore human anatomy in UNI’s only human cadaver lab.

This emphasis serves as a foundation for advanced studies in athletic training, a highly in demand field!

Kinesiology Major

Facilities

Athletic training students in the McLeod training room.

86%
Career Placement

85.7% of students reported full-time paid employment upon graduation.

17 - 23% Projected Growth

Projected demand for occupational or physical therapists and athletic trainers.

CAATE Accredited MATR

UNI's Master of Athletic Training is the first program in Iowa to be Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited.

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Contact us directly at:

UNI Athletic Training Program
Phone: (319) 273-7401
Email: athletic-training@uni.edu

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PATHWAYS OF STUDY

4+2 PROGRAM

This is a traditional pathway to the acquisition of a Master’s in Athletic Training.

STEP 1: Complete 4 years of
undergraduate education at UNI (120 credits):

- UNIFI (general education credits)
- Major of your choice (Kinesiology with Pre-Athletic Training emphasis, Biology or other)
- Master of Athletic Training prerequisites

STEP 2: Complete 2 years of
graduate education

3+2 PROGRAM

This pathway speeds up the acquisition of a Master’s in Athletic Training at UNI by completing a blended undergraduate/graduate degree.

STEP 1: Complete 3 years of
undergraduate education at UNI (97 credits):

- UNIFI (general education credits)
- Major in Kinesiology with Pre-Athletic Training emphasis
- Master of Athletic Training prerequisites

STEP 2: Complete 2 years of
graduate education at UNI (54 credits)

all 5 years of the 3+2 program must be completed at UNI

ATHLETIC TRAINING PREREQUISITES

BIOL 2052 - General Biology: Cell Structure & Function (or equivalent)
BIOL 3101 - Anatomy & Physiology I (or equivalent)
BIOL 3102 - Anatomy & Physiology II (or equivalent)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (or equivalent)
PHYSICS 1511 - General Physics I (or equivalent)
STAT 1772 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (or equivalent)
PSYCH 1001 - Introduction to Psychology (or equivalent)

Beyond the Classroom

Apply Your Knowledge

Field Experience

What you learn in class is enhanced by your experiences in the field and labs with this degree. And, you’ll have plenty of opportunities, with on-campus training facilities, hydrotherapy room, research laboratory and UNI’s only cadaver lab. With UNI’s Division I college sport teams and community partnerships with local clinics, high schools and colleges, options abound for practical, hands-on learning.