Train to heal athletes: From prevention to rehabilitation

gallery of ESAT activities such as talking to athletes and presenting research

Learn how to prevent, manage, and rehabilitate injury and illness in athletic and physically active populations in our nationally recognized athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Our curriculum incorporates academic coursework with clinical experiences to prepare you to take the national Board of Certification Exam (BOC), which certifies an athletic trainer (ATC) to ensure you are capable for practice and/or entry into professional and postgraduate programs of study in related health care fields.

Accelerated 5 Year Dual Degree Program culminating in a Masters in Athletic Training

BS-Exercise Science, Pre-AT & MSAT

What makes our program unique?

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  • Our Faculty (In the classroom and on the field)

  • Our Student Opportunities:

    • Hands-on, not just observation

    • Work with Elite DIII athletes, Cornell, Local high schools, Medical and PT practices in community

  • Our State-of-the-Art Clinics, Equipment, Facilities

  • Our Student Success

    • BOC Exam

    • Career Placement

Athletic Training Courses

YearSemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCredit HoursSemester Credits
FIRST YEARFALLEXSS 12000Anatomy & Physiology I4 
FIRST YEARFALLEXSS 12500Foundations of Human Performance and Wellness2 
FIRST YEARFALLEXSS 13000Pre-Athletic Training Practicum I1 
FIRST YEARFALLWRIT 10600Academic Writing4 
FIRST YEARFALLICC xxxxIthaca Seminar44
FIRST YEARSPRINGEXSS 12100Anatomy & Physiology II4 
FIRST YEARSPRINGEXSS 13500Pre-Athletic Training Practicum II1 
FIRST YEARSPRINGICC QL / MATH 14500 or 15500Statistics Elective3–4 
FIRST YEARSPRINGICC xxxxTheme and Perspective (SO)3–4 
FIRST YEARSPRING Free Elective30
YearSemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCredit HoursSemester Credits
SOPHOMOREFALLCHEM 10100 / 11000 / 12100–12200Chemistry Elective3–4 
SOPHOMOREFALLPSYC 10300General Psychology3 
SOPHOMOREFALLHLTH 20200Human Nutrition3 
SOPHOMOREFALLEXSS 21000Pre-Athletic Training Practicum III1 
SOPHOMOREFALLICC xxxxTheme and Perspective (CA)3–4 
SOPHOMOREFALLICC xxxxTheme and Perspective (HM)3–44
SOPHOMORESPRINGBIOL 11900Fundamentals of Biology I4 
SOPHOMORESPRINGEXSS 21500Pre-Athletic Training Practicum IV1 
SOPHOMORESPRINGEXSS 22000Kinesiology4 
SOPHOMORESPRINGEXSS 24600Principles & Care of Athletic Injuries3 
SOPHOMORESPRING Free Elective30
YearSemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCredit HoursSemester Credits
JUNIORFALLPHYS 10100Physics4 
JUNIORFALLICC DIV / EXSS 31100Biopsychosocial Foundations of Clinical Practice3 
JUNIORFALLEXSS 31200Pre-Athletic Training Practicum V1 
JUNIORFALLICC WI / EXSS 37500Research Methods3 
JUNIORFALL Free Elective44
JUNIORSPRINGEXSS 30600Biomechanics4 
JUNIORSPRINGEXSS 32100Exercise Physiology4 
JUNIORSPRINGEXSS 41100Evidence-Based Practice3 
JUNIORSPRINGICC Capstone / EXSS 41200Pre-Athletic Training Practicum VI1 
JUNIORSPRING Free Elective30

Preferred Study Abroad/Away Semester recommended during Sophomore Year.

YearSemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCredit HoursSemester Credits
SENIORFALLATEG 50100Connective Tissues3 
SENIORFALLATEG 50600Assessment of Musculoskeletal Conditions4 
SENIORFALLATEG 50300Clinical Anatomy3 
SENIORFALLATEG 50400Professional Practice in Athletic Training3 
SENIORFALLATEG 50500Athletic Training Practicum I34
SENIORSPRINGATEG 50200Acute Care & Emergency Management4 
SENIORSPRINGATEG 50700Assessment of General Medical Conditions4 
SENIORSPRINGATEG 50800Therapeutic Interventions I4 
SENIORSPRINGATEG 51000Athletic Training Practicum II30

Summer 1: 
ATEG 51100 – Clinical Research in AT I (2 credits) 
Maymester: 
ATEG 51500 – Clinical Capabilities in AT (2 credits, all summer)

YearSemesterCourse CodeCourse NameCredit HoursSemester Credits
5TH YEARFALLESSG 52100Advanced Study in Exercise Physiology3 
5TH YEARFALLATEG 60400Healthcare Delivery & Administration3 
5TH YEARFALLATEG 60500Athletic Training Practicum III3 
5TH YEARFALLATEG 60800Therapeutic Interventions II4 
5TH YEARFALLATEG 61100Clinical Research in AT II24
5TH YEARSPRINGATEG 61000Athletic Training Practicum IV*6 
5TH YEARSPRINGATEG 61500Advanced Topics in Athletic Training40

Practicum IV includes a 6-week immersion component.

Athletic Training Electives

  • MATH 14500
    • Statistics for Health, Life & Social Sciences
    • 4 credit hours
  • MATH 15500
    • Basic Statistical Reasoning
    • 3 credit hours
Explore our accelerated program

CAATE-accredited 5-year program combining hands-on clinical experience with elite athletes and cutting-edge facilities

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Any questions? Please reach out!

Jennifer M. Medina McKeon, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Associate Professor & Director, Athletic Training Program
G65 Hill Center
Ithaca College • 953 Danby Road • Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 274-1456