The College of Health Professions is excited to announce that the athletic training and exercise science programs at Wichita State will officially transition from the College of Education to the College of Health Professions, effective summer 2026. The athletic training program will be affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy, while the exercise science undergraduate and graduate programs will join the Department of Public Health Sciences.
This strategic move reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration among health-related disciplines and expanding opportunities for research, applied learning and community engagement. By joining the College of Health Professions, athletic training and exercise science will be positioned to strengthen clinical partnerships and provide students with enriched educational and professional experiences in the health sciences. The change also opens new avenues for collaborative research and community partnerships focused on improving physical activity participation and overall health and well-being.
Current students will not experience any changes to their degree requirements or graduation plans, and faculty will continue to provide the same high-quality instruction and mentorship. Both the athletic training and exercise science programs will remain located in the Heskett Center on WSU’s main campus through 2026.
The College of Health Professions welcomes the faculty, staff and students in the athletic training and exercise science programs and looks forward to the new opportunities this transition will create to advance education, research, clinical practice and service to communities.
