Kinesiology: Pre-Athletic Training Major
A foundation for a future career in athletic training
Have a passion for athletic training? UNI’s kinesiology: pre-athletic training 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 major serves as a foundation for advanced studies in athletic training, a highly in demand field!
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.
Interested in Majoring?
Contact us directly at:
UNI Athletic Training Program
Phone: (319) 273-7401
Email: athletic-training@uni.edu
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
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.
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.
Future professionals, on their way
Olivia Fain
Class of May 2022
Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies, BA; Biology, BA
Future professionals, on their way
Dietrich Wagner
Class of Fall 2022
Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies, BA
Future professionals, on their way
Jaydon VandeNoord
Class of Spring 2023
Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Studies, BA