The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in athletic training, exercise physiology, fitness/wellness, teaching physical education or sport management. Satisfactory completion of courses in one of these areas will lead to a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences.
Exercise and Sport Sciences - Athletic Training **
The athletic training specialization is a CAAHEP (Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited program offering students the opportunity to sit for the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification) examination. Certification by the NATABOC is considered by most authorities to be the standard of qualification for the practice of athletic training. The athletic training specialization provides an excellent foundation from which a student can pursue entry-level employment or graduate study in athletic training or other allied health fields.
The student pursues the undergraduate specialization via introductory and advanced courses in athletic training and other specialties offered through the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences and other departments campus-wide. In addition, the student must accumulate a minimum of 800 hours of athletic training experience under the supervision of an NATABOC - certified athletic trainer. The student must plan for a minimum of two years (five semesters) to complete the required 800 clinical hours once the student has been formally accepted into the athletic training education program. The clinical experience is obtained by working at several affiliated sites located at UF, area high schools and nearby clinics. The program places emphasis on the development of both cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through experiences in the classroom, research laboratory, clinical rotations and internship experiences.
The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the major of Exercise and Sport Sciences. Students specializing in athletic training are reviewed each semester against critical tracking criteria established by the department and the athletic training faculty. Students at this time must be CPR certified, able to document 100 hours of athletic training observational experience, provide verification of Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver and interview with members of the Athletic Training Selection Committee. In keeping with the SUS articulation agreement, all students are reviewed in the junior year for continuation in the athletic training program. Transfer students who have met the tracking criteria and minimum criteria for admission must interview and demonstrate basic skills and competencies from PET 2622C, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. Transfer interviews and skill demonstrations must be scheduled by transfer students prior to admission. Transfer students should contact the ESS Advising Office prior to the end of Spring term to find out the date/time interviews and skills demonstrations will be held. All required courses must be completed prior to internship.
To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
Semester 1:
- 2.5 UF GPA required
- Complete 1 of the 6 critical tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework PSY2012, (SPC2600 or AEE3030C), (MAC1147 or MAC1140 and any statistics) or (MAC1140 and MAC1114), PET2320C, PET2350C, PET2622C
Semester 2:
- 2.6 UF GPA
- Complete 1 additional course of the 6 tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework
Semester 3:
- 2.8 UF GPA required
- Complete 2 additional courses of the 6 tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework
Semester 4:
- 3.0 UF GPA required
- Complete all 6 critical tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on all tracking coursework
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Semester 1 |
Credits |
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PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
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MAC 1147 Precalculus (GE-M) or MAC 1140 + STA 2122 or 2023 or MAC 1140 (3cr) + MAC 1114 (2cr)* |
4 |
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Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
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Physical/Biological Science (GE-P or B) BSC 2007 w/lab recommended |
3 |
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English Composition (GE-C) |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester 2 |
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SPC 2600 Public Speaking or AEE 3030C Oral Communication |
3 |
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STA 2122 or 2023 recommended (GE-M) |
3 |
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HSC 2100 Personal Family Health |
3 |
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HUN 2201 Fund of Human Nutrition (GE-B) |
3 |
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Elective (HSC 3531 Medical Term recommended) |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Semester 3 |
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PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy w/Lab (GE-B) |
4 |
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PET 3121 History of Ex & Spt Sciences |
3 |
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Social/Behavioral Science (GE-SI) |
3 |
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Elective (PHY 2020 or higher recommended) |
3 |
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Total |
13 |
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Semester 4 |
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PET 2350C Applied Human Physi w/Lab (GE-B) |
4 |
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PET 2622C Prevention and Care |
3 |
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PET 3214 Intro to Sport Psych |
3 |
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Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
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Elective (CHM 2040 or higher, STA 2023 or STA 2122 recommended) |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester 5 |
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PET 4623C Athletic Injury Assessment: Upper Extremity |
4 |
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PET 3351C Physiology of Exercise & Training |
3 |
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PET 3035, PET 3640C or PET 4491 |
3 |
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PET 4948C Practicum in ESS |
1 |
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Total |
11 |
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Semester 6 |
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PET 4632C Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training |
4 |
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PET 4634C Athletic Injury Assessment: Lower Extremity |
4 |
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PET 3340C Biomechanical Basis of Movement |
3 |
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PET 4948C Practicum in ESS |
1 |
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Total |
12 |
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Semester 7 |
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PET 4381 Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise |
3 |
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PET 4625 Topics in Sports Medicine |
3 |
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PET 4633C Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training |
4 |
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PET 4948C Practicum In ESS |
1 |
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Total |
11 |
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Semester 8 |
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PET 3660 Athletic Training Administration |
3 |
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PET 4624C Emergency Management Athletic Trauma |
4 |
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PET 4781C Physical Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription |
3 |
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PET 4510 Measurement & Evaluation |
3 |
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PET 4948C Practicum in ESS |
1 |
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Total |
14 |
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Semester 9 |
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PET 4941C Internship (and completed 800 hours of documented athletic training experience.) |
12 |
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Total |
12 |
The fitness/wellness specialization emphasizes the practical aspects of fitness and wellness. Students become exercise technicians and specialists in hospitals and corporate, private or state agencies. Students must complete a one-semester internship in one of these settings. All required courses must be completed prior to internship.
To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria. The critical tracking courses appear in bold.
