Welcome to the Department of Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology at Midwestern State University
The Department of Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology offers degree programs which prepare students for careers in Exercise Physiology and the allied health field of Athletic Training. An Athletic Training major is offered for the individual desiring a career in athletic training/sports medicine. Successful completion of the Athletic Training program curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT). An Exercise Physiology major is offered for the individual desiring a career in Exercise Physiology and related fields. Successful completion of the Exercise Physiology program curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology (BSEP). The graduate program in Exercise Physiology similarly prepares students for a career in exercise science and related fields. Successful completion of the graduate Exercise Physiology program curriculum leads to a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP).
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The baccalaureate program in Athletic Training at Midwestern State University voluntarily withdrew its accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) ( 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100 Austin, TX 78731-3184) in the spring of 2020. CAATE accepted the program's voluntary withdrawal on April 27, 2020.
What does this mean for the athletic training undergraduate program? We will be teaching out the remaining classes under CAATE standards through August 31, 2023. We will also be accepting new students into the program. Once students complete the undergraduate athletic training curriculum, they will be able to take the state of Texas licensure exam to work in Texas. Since CAATE is requiring all accredited athletic training programs shift to a master's level program, these students also have the opportunity to enroll in a master's level athletic training program once they complete our program. This will allow those students who choose a master's level athletic training program eligibility to take the BOC exam.
- obtain a college degree (or be within 30 hours of being awarded),
- meet the coursework and apprenticeship requirements set out in the program's rules,
- complete the application process,
- and successfully complete both the Jurisprudence Exam and the Texas Athletic Trainer Written and Practical Examinations.
Please refer to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for additional information on the licensing process - https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/at/atapply.htm
- Complete your Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE),
- Successfully complete the Board of Certification exam for The Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Please refer to the Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education for the BOC process - https://caate.net/
The Department of Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology’s mission is to recruit and prepare students to successfully meet the demands of a rigorous professionally accredited curricula; to serve all students of the university through provision of service courses in supporting their academic pursuits; to serve the community’s Allied Health professionals with continuing educational opportunities and other appropriate services; to collect and disseminate disciplinary information on health, physical abilities, fitness, and sport; to motivate and empower our students and associates to be exemplary stewards of life-long health and physical ability.