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Apr 25, 2024
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2004-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
B.S. Specialization in Athletic Training
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This undergraduate major program is designed to prepare students for employment
in the profession of athletic training. The curriculum is designed to meet the
entry-level athletic training proficiencies that have been identified by National
Athletic Trainers’ Association Education Council. The program fulfills all of
the requirements established by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs.
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1. Admission Requirements
Students can apply to the athletic training program after they have met general
admission standards and successfully complete the following classes with a cumulative
grade of 2.75 or better. The student must maintain a 2.5 overall grade point average,
and a 2.75 grade point average within the athletic training major courses. 2. Matriculation Requirements
To become a matriculated athletic training student they must: submit an essay,
two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, provide proof of current
CPR and First Aid certifications, provide proof of physical and immunization records,
complete a Technical Standards form, interview with the Program Coordinator and
one additional faculty member, complete clinical observation hours as defined
in PESP 169, and successfully pass appropriate psychomotor testing. 3. Clinical Experience Prerequisites:
Clinical Experience prerequisites: Students must complete all materials identified
above.
For a copy of these Standards contact the Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Department. Continuation Standards
Upon completion of the sophomore year, all athletic training majors must meet
the following criteria to continue in the program:
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A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for all course work. A cumulative
grade point average of 2.75 or better in the athletic training major courses (indicated
by the symbol “+”). If a student does not maintain the propercumulative grade
point average (2.5 or better overall, 2.75 or better in athletic training major
courses), they will be placed on a one semester probation. If at the end of the
semester their grade point average does not meet the requirement, they will be
dropped from the program.
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Completion of clinical hours (See Clinical Experience). If a student does not
complete the required clinical hours that have been outlined (200 hours per semester;
300 hours per semester for transfer students), it is that student’s responsibility
to make arrangements with the Athletic Training Program Coordinator to complete
these hours the following semester. If at the end of the semester these clinical
hours have not been completed, the student may be dropped fromthe program.
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Recommendation of the major adviser.
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Recommendation of the Athletic Training Program Coordinator.
Clinical Experience
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 1,000 clinical hours with the following
restrictions:
- All clinical hours must be under the direct supervision of a certified athletic
trainer.
- Students will have exposure to upper, and lower extermity injuries in addition
to equipment intensive sports and general medical conditions for both male and
female athletes.
- Students should expect to travel with respective clinical assignments. This could
include travel by bus and plane in addition to weekend travel.
- Students will have clinical assignments in off campus settings and will need
to provide either their own transportation or use public transportation.
- All clinical hours must be accumulated in a period of not less than two, and
no more than five years.
Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 128
1. The Successful Completion of 128 Semester Hours
3. Residence Requirements
4. The Following General and Major Requirements:
- Humanities elective. Credits: 6 s.h.
- Math elective. Credits: 3 s.h.
- Liberal arts electives. Credits: 15 s.h.
- Statistics course chosen under advisement. Credits: 4 s.h.
Selection could include one of the following: PSY 140, SOC 180 (cannot be used
for social sciences and math elective requirements) Social Sciences
- Social Science Elective. Credits: 3 s.h.
Counts as Liberal Arts Courses
Footnotes
+ Counted in total credits as required natural science course. For admission
to student teaching, this course should be used in the compuation of grade point
average in the required physical education theory and skill category. |
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