University Integrative Studies and Writing Requirements

All undergraduate students at Michigan State University must complete University Integrative Studies and Writing requirements. Course selections are tailored to various majors.

Integrative Studies Requirement

To satisfy the University's requirement for 24 credits of Integrative Studies, kinesiology students must complete:

1. 8 credits in Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
   • IAH 201-209 (4 cr)
   • IAH 211-241 (4 cr)
2. 8 credits in Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences
   • 200-level ISS course (4 cr)
   • 300-level ISS course (4 cr)
   • Note: a 200-level ISS course is a prerequisite for the 300-level ISS course
3. 8 credits in Integrative Studies in General Science
   • ISB course (3 cr)
     • Prerequisite or co-requisite: MTH 103
   • ISP course (3 cr)
     • Prerequisite: MTH 103 or higher
   • Lab course taken concurrently with ISB or ISP course (2 cr)

NOTE: In lieu of 8 credits in Integrative Studies in General Science (ISB (3 credits), ISP (3 credits) and 2 credit Lab course), students in the Athletic Training major leading to the Bachelor of Science degree may complete an alternative science track that consists of the following courses: Chemistry 141 and 161, Kinesiology 251, and Physiology 250. The completion of Chemistry 161 and Kinesiology 251 satisfies the laboratory requirement. Chemistry 141 and 161, Kinesiology 251, and Physiology 250 may be counted toward both the alternative science track and requirements for the major.

      4.  At least two Integrative Studies courses that emphasize diversity

1. • one course designated "I" and one designated "N", or
   • one course designated "I" or "N" and one designated "D"
   • 1. "I" - emphasizes international and multicultural diversity
     2. "N" - emphasizes national diversity
     3. "D" - emphasizes both of above

Writing Requirement

To fulfill the University's writing requirement a student must:

1. Complete a 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric & American Cultures (WRA)
2. Complete the Tier II writing course approved for Kinesiology majors (KIN 345 or 445).

Athletic Training Major Requirements

Admission to the Major

Each of the following prerequisite courses must be passed with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 before application to the Athletic Training major:

1. KIN 125 First Aid and Personal Safety (3 cr)
2. KIN 126 Introduction to Athletic Training (3 cr)
3. KIN 127 Taping and Bracing in Athletic Training (3 cr)
4. KIN 227 Observations & Introduction to Clinical Skills in Athletic Training (2 cr)
5. KIN 228 Clinical Rotation and Skills: Introduction to Athletic Training (1 cr)
6. KIN 320 Pathology of Sports Injury (3 cr)

Core Requirements

Each of the following courses (or approved equivalencies) must be passed with a minimum grade of 2.0 for formal admission to the Athletic Training major at or before 56 credits. These courses are also required for the Athletic Training degree (18 credits):

1. CEM 141 General Chemistry (4 cr)
2. KIN 216 Applied Human Anatomy (3 cr)
3. MTH 103 College Algebra (3 cr)
4. KIN 251 Principles of Human Movement (4 cr)
5. PSL 250 Introductory Physiology (4 cr)

All of the following courses must be passed with a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.0 (40 credits):

1. KIN 121 The Healthy Lifestyle (3 cr)
2. KIN 125 First Aid and Personal Safety (3 cr)
3. KIN 126 Introduction to Athletic Training (3 cr)
4. KIN 127 Taping and Bracing in Athletic Training (1 cr)
5. KIN 173 Foundations of Kinesiology (3 cr)
6. KIN 217 Applied Human Anatomy Laboratory (1 cr)
7. KIN 227 Observations/Introduction to Clinical Skills in Athletic Training (2 cr)
8. KIN 228 Clinical Rotation and Skills: Introduction to Athletic Training (1 cr)
9. KIN 250 Measurement in Kinesiology (3 cr)
10. KIN 310 Physiological Bases of Physical Activity (3 cr)
11. KIN 320 Pathology of Sports Injury (3 cr)
12. KIN 330 Biomechanics of Physical Activity (3 cr)
13. KIN 345 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 cr)
14. KIN 360 Physical Growth and Motor Behavior (3 cr)
15. KIN 411 Laboratory Experiences in Exercise Physiology (2 cr)
16. KIN 465 Adapted Physical Activity (3 cr)

The following course (1 credit):

CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I (1 cr)

All of the following courses with a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.0 (15 credits):

1. KIN 421 Lower Body Injury Evaluation (3 cr)
2. KIN 422 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (3 cr)
3. KIN 423 Therapeutic Modalities (3 cr)
4. KIN 425 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (3 cr)
5. KIN 426 Upper Body Injury Evaluation (3 cr)

The following course (3 credits)

KIN 491 Athletic Training Practicum Course (3 cr)

Completion of all clinical rotations, with a minimum grade of 2.0 each semester:

KIN 427 Clinical Rotations in Athletic Training (4 cr)

A candidate must meet a minimum clinical evaluation score as required by the program director based on performance in clinical rotation experiences and competency.

Meet professional standards as designated by the department.

Athletic Training Program Specific Costs

The Athletic Training Program at MSU requires specific costs for completion of the program. Please see the Athletic Training List of Specific Costs for more details.

Athletic Training Undergraduate Student Handbook

Please read, understand, and follow all of the directions found in the Athletic Training Undergraduate Student Handbook.

Degree Planning Grid

To help you keep track of your requirements, please see the Undergraduate Athletic Training Planning Grid.

Suggested Four-Year Plan

To help you plan your course schedule prior to enrollment, please see the suggested courses by year. Use this information as a guide; some classes may not be available during the suggested semesters. In addition to academic year enrollment, some students may also opt to take classes during the summer semesters.

Students may apply for admission to the Athletic Training Professional Program in February of sophomore year, pending successful completion of all prerequisite requirements.

Year One

WRA 101 – Writing as Inquiry  (3)

MTH XXX – Per Math Placement Test  (3-6)

CEM 141 – General Chemistry I  (4)

CEM 161 – General Chemistry Lab I  (1)

KIN 121 – The Healthy Lifestyle  (3)

KIN 125 – First Aid and Personal Safety  (3)*

KIN 126 – Introduction to Athletic Training  (3)*

KIN127 – Taping and Bracing in Athletic Training  (1)*

KIN 173 – Foundations of Kinesiology  (3)

Elective Courses – as needed  (0-6)

*  indicates courses required for Professional Program admission

Year Two

KIN 216 – Applied Human Anatomy  (3)

KIN 251 – Principles of Human Movement  (4)

PSL 250 – Introductory Physiology  (4)

KIN 227 – Fall: Observations/Introduction to Clinical Skills  (1)*

KIN 227/228 – Spr: Observations/Introduction to Clinical Skills  (1-2)*

KIN 250 – Measurement in Kinesiology  (3)

KIN 320 – Pathology of Injury  (3)*

ISS 2XX – Integrated Social Science  (4)

IAH 201-210 – Integrated Arts/Humanities Requirement  (4)

Electives or Courses not taken in Year One – as needed  (9-12)

Year Three

KIN 217 – Applied Human Anatomy Lab  (1)

KIN 310 – Physiological Bases of Physical Activity  (3)

KIN 360 – Physical Growth & Motor Behavior  (3)

KIN 421 – Lower Evaluation of Injury  (3)

KIN 422 – Advanced Rehab of Injury  (3)

KIN423 – Therapeutic Modalities  (3)

KIN 427 – Clinical Rotation-Fall Semester  (1)

KIN 427 – Clinical Rotation-Spring Semester  (1)

IAH 211 or higher – Integrated Arts/Humanities Requirement  (4)

ISS 3XX – Integrated Social Science Requirement  (4)

Electives or Courses not previously taken – as needed  (3-6)

Year Four

KIN 330 – Biomechanics of Physical Activity  (3)

KIN 345/445 – Tier II Writing Course  (3)

KIN 411 – Lab Exercises in Exercise Physiology  (2)

KIN 425 – AT Organization/Administration  (3)

KIN 426 – Upper Evaluation of Injury  (3)

KIN 427 – Clinical Rotation-Fall Semester  (1)

KIN 427 – Clinical Rotation-Spring Semester  (1)

KIN 465 – Adaptive Physical Activity  (3)

KIN 491 – Athletic Training Practicum  (3)

Electives – as needed to reach 120 credits required for degree completion