Program Description

Lindenwood University offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Lindenwood University’s Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, CAATE.

This program is designed to prepare athletic training students to succeed on the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and become Certified Athletic Trainers, ATC. The student must complete the required coursework and 1,210 contact hours with an ATC and/or clinical instructor. During the 1,210 hours, the students successfully complete the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies; the remaining contact hours will be completed during field experiences in various athletic training settings.

The ATEP at Lindenwood University is a competitive program requiring an application and interview for new applicants in the spring of their freshman year. Transfer students are accepted into the program but they must meet the entrance requirements to apply. They also must complete an interview prior to starting the semester. Once accepted into the program the transfer students will have a minimum of six semesters before graduation. This rigorous and intense program places specific requirements and demands on the students accepted in the program. All students are required to have a physical exam prior to admittance, and verify they understand and meet the technical standards or believe that, with certain accommodation, they can meet the standards to be accepted into the ATEP. Athletes are accepted into ATEP at Lindenwood University but additional time may be required to complete their clinical hours.

Once accepted, the athletic training students will assist in practice, game and athletic training room coverage. As a sophomore, junior, and senior, the athletic training students will have a specific team to work with and must be dedicated to attend practices, games and assist in the athletic training room. Students may be given the opportunity to travel with teams off campus as a first responder. With over 40 sports, the athletic training students will have versatile and extensive experience with various sports ranging from non-contact to equipment intensive, men’s and women’s teams, and individual and team sports. Also, as a senior, the athletic training students will do three 55 hour internships at different athletic training settings, with transportation at their own expense.

If you are interested in notifying one of the athletic trainers directly, please email us at athleticTraining@lindenwood.edu. We can get you more information immediately and answer any questions you might have. Thank you for your interest.

Please click on the links to obtain the appropriate forms:
NAIA Physical Form for Athletes - PDF
Emergency Contact Information Form - PDF

The degree requirements are:

Athletic Training Coursework
PE 16000 First Aid/CPR/Sports Injuries (2)
PE 20000 Health & Nutrition (4)
PE 31000 Kinesiology of Physical Education (3)
PE 31500 Physiology of Exercise (3)
PE 31600 Physiology of Exercise Lab (1)
AT 29300 Clinical Experience I (3)
AT 29500 Introduction to Athletic Training (3)
AT 29000 Introduction to Athletic Training Lab (1)
AT 30100 Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation of Athletic Training Injuries (3)
AT 39000 Therapeutic Exercise Lab & Rehabilitation of Athletic Training Injuries (1)
AT 30200 Assessment of Athletic Injuries-Lower Body (3)
AT 30300 Assessment of Athletic Injuries-Upper Body (3)
AT 39100 Lower Body Assessment Lab (2)
AT 39200 Upper Body Assessment Lab (2)
AT 39300 Clinical Experience II (3)
AT 39400 Clinical Experience III(3)
AT 39500 Clinical Experience IV(3)
AT 42800 Clinical Experience V (3)
AT 42900 Clinical Experience VI (3)
AT 43000 Therapeutic Modalities (3)
AT 43500 Therapeutic Modalities Lab (1)
AT 43100 Organization & Administration of Athletic Training (3)
AT 43200 Pharmacology (3)
AT 43300 Pathology of Non-Orthopedic Injuries & Illnesses (3)
AT 43600 Pathology of Non-Orthopedic Injuries & Illnesses Lab (1)
AT 43700 Football Experience (1)
AT 43800 Senior Seminar (1)
AT 43900 Athletic Training Integrating Experience (3)

Math/Science Coursework
MTH 14100 Basic Statistics (3)
Math Electives (3)
CHM 10000 Concepts in Chemistry (4)
BIO 10000 Concepts in Biology (4)
BIO 12100 Nutrition (3)
BIO 22700 Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
BIO 22800 Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
PSY 10000 Principles of Psychology (3)