Physical Education department, course descriptions
Athletic Training
(A.A. degree)
1st year - College Orientation/Success (1 hour), writing course (3), Speech Communication (3), computer exam or course (0-3), math course (3), Biblical Literature (3), history course (3), General Psychology (3), Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3), chemistry or physical science course (4), Fitness Concepts (1), transfer-specific electives (3).
2nd year - Anatomy and Physiology (4), second HC Distinctive course (3), Nutrition (3), social science course (3), humanities course (3), transfer specific electives (14)
Requirements for a bachelor’s degree in athletic training vary from school to school. The student should consult transfer programs for guidance in selecting courses at Hesston. Those wishing to pursue a degree in athletic training from the CAATE accredited program at Bethel College should begin taking Bethel athletic training courses during their sophomore year at Hesston, provided they are granted provisional admittance into the Bethel program. Upon graduation from Hesston College and enrollment at Bethel College, students will have completed the first year of the three-year program.