Students desiring to major in athletic training are
admitted to the “Pre-Athletic Training” program. During
the fall term all Pre-AT students will meet
with the coordinator of the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), who will explain and
review the requirements for admission into the ATEP.
During the Pre-AT program, students will need to
complete several requirements to be considered for
admission to the ATEP. At the completion of the Pre-AT
program, students seeking admission into the athletic
training major are required to have completed the
following courses:
BIOL 190 Introductory Biology for the Health Professions (4)
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology (3)
KNES 235 Individualized Fitness (3)
KNES 291 Introduction to Athletic Training (3)
HLTH 101 Wellness for a Diverse Society (3)
HLTH 103 EMC, First Aid, and Safety (3)
These courses are used to calculate the Prerequisite
Courses Grade Point Average (GPA).
The Pre-AT student will make formal application,
which includes all of the materials stated below, to the
coordinator of the ATEP no later than the second Friday in
May.
Official transcripts
Directed observation hours
Two Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Clinical Skills Worksheet
Prospective students must submit the following
materials as part of the screening procedure:
Program application (including personal
statement)
Signed technical standards verifying that,
with appropriate accommodation, they meet the technical
standards for an entry-level athletic trainer
Verification of health status form (signed
by the applicant’s health care provider).
Several criteria are evaluated as part of the
admission process in accepting students into the ATEP and
students must also meet the technical standards set forth by the
ATEP for admission to this program.
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