The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Charleston Southern University is an undergraduate degree program within the Department of Kinesiology. The CSU ATEP maintains national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Each student accepted into the ATEP will be eligible to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and an optional minor in a desired subject and/or a double major.

The course work of one hundred and twenty-five (125-cr. hrs.) total credit hours consists of seventy-one (71) credit hours specialized in athletic training. A minimum of six (6) semesters is necessary to complete the didactic course work. In a set progression, students study athletic injury management, evaluation, prevention, emergency care, rehabilitation, organization/administration, general medical conditions, and professional development. Additionally, one thousand, eighty (1080) clock-hours of clinical education are fulfilled at the university, local high schools, hospitals, physician’s offices, professional teams and related allied health facilities over the course of six (6) semesters. The program exposes students to a variety of clinical education settings while providing for an increased level of responsibility as a student progresses, to ensure skill development and proficiency consistent with that of an entry-level, certified athletic trainer upon graduation from the ATEP.

The CSU ATEP does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability in the administration of admission and educational policies.

2009-2010 CSU Athletic Trainers

Mission:

The mission of the Charleston Southern University Athletic Training Education Program is to provide an educational setting that promotes excellence in the field of athletic training within a Christian environment. In doing so, the CSU ATEP prepares students to become well-rounded, clinically sound, certified athletic trainers. Based on the life preparation concepts of CSU, the ATEP will emphasize values and ethics, communication, leadership, service, and wellness as they relate to the field of athletic training. The CSU ATEP is devoted to the preparation of its students for a meaningful/ fulfilling career as an entry-level athletic trainer by meeting/ exceeding the Standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).