Pre-Athletic Training | LSU Majors

You want to work with physically active individuals, helping them to prevent, assess, and rehabilitate injuries so that they can safely return to their activities and maintain long-term health and performance.

Pathway to Athletic Training Programs

1. Select any major at LSU
   • See LSU's BS in Kinesiology (Pre-Athletic Training)
2. Take the necessary pre-requisite courses for your desired professional athletic training program 
3. Maintain a high GPA, especially in science-related coursework (3.0 minimum for LSU’s MS in Athletic Training Program)
4. Complete clinical observation under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer
5. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) with First Aid certifications (by American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
6. Apply for a Master of Science in Athletic Training
   • Explore LSU's Master of Science in Athletic Training program. 

Estimated Time to Completion

Master of Science in Athletic Training

• 4 years of undergraduate coursework (bachelor's degree)
• 2 years of a professional athletic training program school
• 6 estimated total years of school after high school

Common Majors at LSU for Pre-Athletic Training Students

• Kinesiology: Human Movement Science
• Kinesiology: Pre-Athletic Training
• Kinesiology: Exercise Science and Human Performance 

Pre-Athletic Training Advising

• College of Human Sciences & Education (Kinesiology)
• University College

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