Athletic Training Level 1
Certificate of Achievement Kinesiology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Athletic Training Certificate provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in athletic training, physical therapy, physical therapy assistant and physical therapy aide. The Athletic Training Certificate objective is to enable students to develop a strong foundation in the Kinesiology and athletic training. The theoretical knowledge, laboratory, and clinical experience skills acquired by students in this program will also enhance their general understanding in the fitness and physical therapy industry. The required courses are a cross section of required courses in nearby athletic training curricula.
Since curriculum requirements may vary amongst institutions, it is imperative that students entering OCC’s certificate in Athletic Training meet with a counselor at the start of their academic career.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to be well qualified applicants undergraduate athletic training programs.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KIN A203 | First Aid and CPR | 2 |
| KIN A273 | Sports Medicine | 3 |
| KIN A274 | Athletic Taping and Modalities | 3 |
| KIN A275 | Sports Medicine Practicum Level 1 | 2-4 |
| KIN A276 | Sports Medicine Practicum Level 2 | 2-4 |
| Athletics Training Restricted Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-10 | |
| BIOL A100 | Principles of Biology | |
| BIOL A220 | Human Anatomy | |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | |
| BIOL A225 | Human Physiology | |
| CHEM A100 | Principles of Chemistry | |
| CHEM A110 | Introduction to Chemistry | |
| CHEM A130 | Preparation for General Chemistry | |
| FN A170 | Nutrition | |
| PUBH A100 | Personal Health | |
| KIN A202 | Introduction to Kinesiology | |
| KIN A272 | Movement Analysis | |
| KIN A283 | Nutrition, Fitness, and Performance | |
| MATH A115 | College Algebra | |
| PHYS A110 | Conceptual Physics | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| PSYC A250 | Psychobiology | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Total Units | 18-26 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| KIN A203 | First Aid and CPR |
| KIN A273 | Sports Medicine |
| KIN A274 | Athletic Taping and Modalities |
| KIN A275 | Sports Medicine Practicum Level 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| KIN A276 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) |