You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Admission to a college does not always guarantee admission to its athletic training program. Some schools require you to first complete several prerequisite courses and maintain good grades before you can apply and be accepted into their programs. These courses typically include at least some of the following:

• English Composition
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• General Biology
• Introduction to Athletic Training
• Introduction to Human Nutrition
• Introduction to Psychology
• Personal Health
• Pre-Calculus
• Algebra

Additional requirements may include:

• Clinical observation (shadowing) of athletic trainers
• CPR certification
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal interview
• Physical exam

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Introduction to Business
• Food and Nutrition
• Health Education
• Health and Fitness
• Safety and First Aid
• Healthcare Occupations
• Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Physical Education
• Fitness and Conditioning Activities
• Weight Training
• Lifetime Fitness Education
• Sports Physiology
• Psychology