Admission to the athletic training submajor is not automatic, and space is limited. If admitted to the athletic training submajor, students complete 1500 hours of practical or hands-on experience concurrently with their degree requirements. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the athletic trainer's certification exam.
Students take courses in accounting, finance, marketing, and other business related topics.
The kinesiology submajor offers the option of a pre-physical therapy track for students considering physical therapy as a career. Students completing this submajor are also well-prepared to transition to graduate level study, medicine, chiropractic, and physician assistant programs. These credits incorporate core courses, general education requirements, emphasis courses, and free electives. While for the kinesiology submajor, core courses focus on the scientific method. General education requirements and electives provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for both personal and career development.