Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training
Athletic Training
Welcome to the 3+2 Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training! The following is a typical 4-year plan in order to help you plan your 5 years at Gustavus.The MAT will officially begin the summer before your 4th year.At this point, you are considered a graduate student.The last few credits of your undergraduate curriculum (both electives and the Exercise Physiology degree) will be replaced with your coursework from the MAT.Once you are enrolled in the MAT, you will be registered for your courses in a strict sequence across your two years.This sequence allows you to build upon your prerequisite knowledge that you bring to the MAT. Theory courses will go hand in hand with clinical experiences that grow in breadth and depth as you progress.The courses allow you to build on the theoretical foundations with psychomotor skills as you progress through the curriculum on your way towards being prepared for autonomous practice as an Athletic Trainer upon graduation!In the second year, the majority of courses will be online to allow flexibility for you to complete several immersive clinical experiences in vast and varied locations.
This document is a typical 5-year plan.Your particular first 3 years might look a little different.As long as all the prerequisite courses are done before the end of your junior year, you are on pace to successfully complete the 3+2 Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training.Please check in regularly with your advisor and Dr. Mary Westby to make sure you are on target.
| First Year — Fall Term | First Year — January Term | First Year — Spring Term | First Year — Summer Term |
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| PSY 100 General Psychology
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General Education course
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HES 222 Applied Human Nutrition
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Optional term - can use time to complete other electives or general education courses as needed/wanted |
| BIO 101 and lab Principles of Biology
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Language or other General Education course
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First Term Seminar (FTS) of student choice
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General Education course
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Language or other General Education course
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General Education course
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MEET WITH PROGRAM FACULTY TO SHOW INTEREST IN COMPLETING THE 3+2 ACCELERATED PROGRAM |
| Sophomore Year — Fall Term | Sophomore Year — January Term | Sophomore Year — Spring Term | Sophomore Year — Summer Term |
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| HES 234 and lab Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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CHE 108 Chemical Thermodynamics and Equilibrium
OR General Education course
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HES 235 and lab Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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Optional term - can use time to complete other electives or general education courses as needed/wanted |
| CHE 106 OR 107 Introduction to Chemical Principles OR Introduction to Chemistry
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HES 309 Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy
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| HES 220 Research and Statistics in Exercise Physiology
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HES 250 Research Methods
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General Education or Elective course
(Can move HES 309 to this semester if desired) |
HES 219 Exercise Leadership
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APPLY TO THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY MAJOR AND DECLARE INTENT TO APPLY TO THE MAT |
| Junior Year — Fall Term | Junior Year — January Term | Junior Year — Spring Term | Junior Year — Summer Term |
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| HES 226 Exercise Psychology
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HES 200 First Aid and CPR
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HES 313 Exercise, Diet, and Chronic Disease
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BEGIN THE MAT (SEE PLAN BELOW) |
| PHY 120 General Physics I
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General Education or Elective course
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HES 308 Physiology of Exercise
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| PHY 121 General Physics I Lab
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HES 310 Physiological Assessment
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Challenge Seminar for student choice (CHAL)
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PHY 170 General Physics II
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General Education or Elective course
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PHY 171 General Physics II Lab
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| HES 300 Research Presentation in Health and Exercise Science
(Can move to spring semester if desired) |
*Can move HES 300 here if desired |
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APPLY TO THE MAT |
| MAT Summer Term I (July-August) | MAT Fall Term I (September - December) | MAT January Term I (January) | MAT Spring Term I (February - May) |
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| HES 500 Foundational Concepts in Athletic Training
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HES 502 Assessment in Athletic Training II: Medical and Behavioral Health Conditions
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HES 504 Assessment in Athletic Training IV: Spine and Head
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HES 505 Assessment in Athletic Training V: Upper Extremity
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| HES 501 Assessment in Athletic Training I: Introduction to Evaluation Techniques and Evidence-Based Practice Concepts
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HES 503 Assessment in Athletic Training III: Lower Extremity
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HES 512 Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training II
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HES 513 Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training III
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| HES 520 Advanced Anatomy for the Healthcare Provider
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HES 511 Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training I
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HES 553 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III
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| HES 551 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I
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HES 552 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II
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HES 521 Individual and Community Health Interventions for the Athletic Trainer
HES 537 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
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| MAT — Summer Term II (July-August) | MAT — Fall Term II (September - December) | MAT — January Term II (January) | MAT — Spring Term II (February - May) |
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| HES 522 Healthcare Administration in Athletic Training
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HES 523 Psychology of Injury
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HES 610 Leadership in Athletic Training
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HES 612 Prevention and Intervention for the Athletic Trainer
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| HES 696 Research Methodology
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HES 697 Research Project I
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HES 698 Research Project II
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HES 621 Seminar in Athletic Training
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| HES 554 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV
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HES 555 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V
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HES 556 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI
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HES 557 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VII
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| HES 521 Individual and Community Health Interventions for the Athletic Trainer
HES 537 Principles of Clinical Pharmacology
*Cohorts will be split between these two courses.The alternative course will be taken Spring I. |
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COMPLETE YOUR MAT DEGREE.PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION. |