Athletic training
Rowan’s accredited Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training lays the groundwork for our complementary MS program, enabling you to earn both degrees in five years. Apply and build your expertise in prevention care, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
Why choose Rowan’s athletic training program?
Provide prevention care, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Graduate with a master's degree in five years.
Join advanced clinical experiences at affiliated locations throughout the state and in national and international levels.
As stated by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, Athletic Trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education and training and the states’ statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by ATs include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
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Studying athletic training at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Studies (BSATS) is designed for a dual purpose: 1) to enable students to successfully complete the Master of Science in Athletic Training; 2) allow students to apply to another allied healthcare professional school (i.e., PT, OT, etc.) or athletic training program within or outside the state should they either choose not to, or cannot complete the MSAT requirements. Hence, students who choose not to finish or cannot complete the MSAT requirement will be able to graduate within their original graduation timeline. This degree will also be awarded en route to completing the MSAT for students successfully completing all academic requirements.
The BSATS will not be available to incoming freshmen; instead, freshman students will apply to the Pre-Athletic Training Curriculum when applying to Rowan University. The first three years of the BS in Athletic Training Studies will match up with the Pre-Athletic Training Curriculum (which you can learn more about below). In the spring of the 3rd year, eligible students can apply to the Athletic Training Program. Those who are accepted will begin taking graduate-level courses in the summer after their junior year. Those not accepted to the Athletic Training Program will need to either change their major to Exercise Science or reapply to the Athletic Training Program one year later during the scheduled application cycle.
The BSATS will only be available to those students who are unable to continue in the Athletic Training Program or choose not to continue in the Athletic Training program once they have been accepted. Please see the Master of Science in Athletic Training course sequence for more information.
Athletic training key courses
- Basic Nutrition
- Introduction to Healthcare in Sports Medicine
- Introduction to Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology for the Health Care Professions
- Exercise Prescription
- Applied Biomechanics
- Foundations in Sports Medicine
- Nutrition for Fitness
- Human Disease and Epidemiology in Health and Exercise Science
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods in Exercise Science
- Social Psychology of Sport
- Exercise for Special Populations
- Medical Terminology
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Pre-Athletic Training Curriculum
If you’re just starting college or transferring to Rowan without a bachelor’s degree, you’ll begin the athletic training program with our three-year Pre-Athletic Training Curriculum. After completing those requirements, you’ll move directly into the two-year Professional Athletic Training Program at the graduate level. When you finish, you’ll earn two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in athletic training studies and a Master of Science in athletic training.
If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you can apply directly to the two-year MS in athletic training program if you’ve completed the necessary prerequisites. This option allows you to focus entirely on graduate-level coursework and clinical experiences that lead to certification.
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Admission Requirements
Your career in health and fitness begins here. Follow the application checklist below to apply to Rowan’s athletic training degree program.
- First-year application through one of three platforms:
- Application fee of $65
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Letter(s) of recommendation/teacher evaluations
- Personal essay
After submitting your application, a representative from Rowan’s Office of Admissions will confirm your application status and notify you of any missing materials. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
Note: Rowan University is test-optional. You may submit your SAT or ACT scores, but you won’t be penalized if you choose not to.
Need assistance with your application? Our Office of Admissions team is here to support you—email admissions@rowan.edu to reach out.
Tuition and Aid
Rowan University’s BS in athletic training degree program is designed to be an affordable way to prepare for healthcare and wellness careers.
Learn more about Rowan's graduate financial aid opportunities.
Being that person who can encourage someone through a hard time has definitely been a big factor for me in choosing Athletic Training.
Jocelyn R. Burlington County, NJ
I found that this major was the perfect combination of helping people, medicine and sports, which are three things that I love.
Cassie D. Middlesex County, NJ
My dream is to be one of the few women of color in athletic training for the NFL.
Eliaya B. Essex County, NJ
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