BS in Kinesiology Pre-Athletic Concentration
The Pre-Athletic Training concentration within LSU's BS in Kinesiology is designed for students pursuing careers in athletic training and related health professions. The coursework provides students with a strong foundation in injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and performance optimization for physically active individuals. This concentration equips students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for entry into athletic training graduate programs, as well as careers in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and fitness settings.
Upon graduation, students may seek to continue their education in a professional athletic training program or other allied-health professional programs. For detailed information about LSU’s professional graduate program in athletic training, visit our Master of Science in Athletic Training website.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the School of Kinesiology undergraduate program requires a 2.5 GPA and completion with a C or better in English 1001, Math 1021, Math 1022, Biology 1201 and 1202.
Course Requirements
Total number of hours required for a BS in Kinesiology Pre-Athletic Training Concentration is 120 hours. There are electives the students may need to meet the prerequisites for professional schools which could possibly require additional hours.
Pre-Athletic Training 8 Semester Plan | 120 Hours
SEMESTER 1: C or better in ENGL 1001, MATH 1021; 2.2 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
SEMESTER 2: C or better in MATH 1022; 2.3 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
SEMESTER 3: C or better in BIOL 1201, 2.4 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
SEMESTER 4: C or better in BIOL 1202 & KIN 2504, 2.5 LSU & Cumulative GPA; Admission into the College.
SEMESTER 5: C or better in ENGL 2000 and KIN 2500; 2.5 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
CRITICAL: C or better in ENGL 1001, MATH 1021; 2.2 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
ENGL 1001 English Composition (3)*
BIOL 1201 Biology for Science Majors I (3)*
MATH 1021 College Algebra (3)
General Education course - Arts (3)
General Education course - Social Sciences (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15
CRITICAL: C or better in MATH 1022; 2.3 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
BIOL 1202 Biology for Science Majors II (3)*
ATRN 2000 Emergency Medical Response (3)*
PSYC 2000 Introduction to Psychology (3)
MATH 1022 Plane Trigonometry (3)*
KIN 2501 History and Philosophy of Kinesiology (3)*
KIN Activity Course (1)*
Total Semester Hours: 16
CRITICAL: C or better in BIOL 1201, 2.4 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
CMST 2060 Public Speaking (3)
CHEM 1201 General Chemistry I (3)
General Education Course - Humanities (3)
KIN 2500 Human Anatomy (3)*
KIN 2504 Principles of Conditioning (3)*
KIN Activity Course (1)*
Total Semester Hours: 16
CRITICAL: C or better in BIOL 1202 & KIN 2504, 2.5 LSU & Cumulative GPA; Admission into the College.
ENGL 2000 English Composition (3)*
BIOL 2160 Human Physiology (3)
KIN 3502 Tests and Measurements in Kinesiology (3)*
KIN Activity Course (1)*
General Education Course - Humanities (3)
CSC 1100 Computers in Society (3) or
ISDS 1100 Introduction to Management Information Systems (3)
Total Semester Hours: 16
CRITICAL: C or better in ENGL 2000 and KIN 2500; 2.5 LSU & Cumulative GPA.
KIN 2509 Medical Terminology for Kinesiology (3)
KIN 3513 Introduction to Motor Learning (3)*
PSYC 3082 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3)
KIN 3515 The Physiological Basis of Activity (3)*
Free Elective (3)
Total Semester Hours: 15
PHYS 2001 General Physics I (3)
Concentration Elective (3)* **
NFS 1110 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (3)
Free Elective (3)
KIN Activity Course (1)
Total Semester Hours: 13
EXST 2201 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (4) or
SOCL 2201 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (4)
KIN 3514 Biomechanical Basis of Kinesiology (3)*
KIN 3534 Scientific Basis for Exercise (3)*
KIN 3500 Human Anatomy Laboratory (1) or
KIN 3519 Cadaver Prosection (1)
Concentration Elective (3)* **
Total Semester Hours: 14
KIN 4512 Lifespan Motor Development (3)*
KIN 4520 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity (3)*
Free Elective (3)
Concentration Elective (6)* **
Total Semester Hours: 15
*Grade of C or better required for graduation
**Select 12 hours of concentration electives: KIN 2603, KIN 3525, KIN 3608, KIN 4509, KIN
4571, KIN 4601, KIN 4605, KIN 4606
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 120