Requirements for the Athletic Training Major - 69 Credits

About the Program

“Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.  Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.” (https://www.nata.org/about/athletic-training obtained on 2/2018)

Requirements

All majors in the Department of Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies must complete the twenty-five (25) credits of courses specified below.  A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the Major Core Classes is required to be eligible to graduate with a degree from the department.

Students applying into the Athletic Training Major should expect the following in order to be considered for acceptance into the AT Program:

• Students must be enrolled in the Department of Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies, as an Athletic Training Major Preliminary, and must apply for entrance into the program during the second semester of the freshman year.
• Only students formally accepted in the Athletic Training Program (ATP) may serve as athletic training students and be considered for clinical experience in an athletic training setting.
• The number of students accepted each year varies in accordance with retention and graduation rates.
• The ATP is a minimum of 6-semester commitment, and therefore, students are encouraged to apply during their first year.
• On-campus and off-campus clinical experiences are required, in addition to academic requirements.
• Admission to the program is competitive and based on the following eligibility requirements and application criteria:
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.3
  • Successful completion of 14 academic credit hours
  • Combined GPA of 2.7 in the following two completed courses: (minimum B- in both):
    • MOVP 0102  Introduction to Athletic Training
    • BIOL 0237  Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Documentation of a current physical examination, including records of immunizations, must be on file in the WSU Health Services.
  • A complete application to the program

Application Materials

There are two ways a student can apply to the Athletic Training Program: 1) Enroll in the Department of Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies, and then apply into the Athletic Training Program, 2) Apply directly to the Athletic Training Program.  Such students will be considered “Pre-admits” until the a) minimum requirements are met, b) application completed, c) interviewed with the athletic training faculty, staff, and upper-level students, and d) have received a letter of acceptance from the Program Director.

Transfer students will be considered on an individual basis.  Any courses considered equivalents to the required courses must be presented to the Department Chair and/or Program Director for approval prior to submitting the application.  A copy of the course description, syllabus and proof of completion with grade earned are required before the course can be accepted as an equivalent.  Athletic training major courses will only be considered equivalent if the course is being transferred from a CAATE Accredited College or University.

In order to progress through the Athletic Training Education Program, students must:

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the Movement Science Core Classes
• Meet academic and professional development criteria necessary to earn both Intermediate and Advanced Standing in the Movement Science Department, as outlined in the Departmental Bookmarks section.
• Successfully complete all of the required Athletic Training Courses
• Meet all of the clinical rotation requirements
• Meet the program requirements for progression to each Athletic Training level.  These requirements are published in the ATP Student Manual published on PLATO.

Requirements for the Movement Science Major - 27 Credits

All majors in the department of Movement Science, Sports and Leisure Studies must complete the twenty-seven (27) credits of courses specified below. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the Major Core Classes is required to be eligible to graduate with a degree from the department.

Athletic Training Core Requirements - 27 Credits

• Scientific Foundations

• MOVP 0100 - Science of Physical Activity and Health Credits: 3
• MOVP 0212 - Concepts of Nutrition Credits: 3
• MOVP 0331 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
• MOVP 0204 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
• MOVP 0205 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
• MOVP 0194 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function Credits: 3
• MOVP 0202 - Introduction to Motor Learning Credits: 3

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• Evidence Based Practice

• MOVP 0337 - Athletic Training Research and Clinical Decision Making Credits: 3
• EGST 0260 - Introduction to Medical Anthropology Credits: 3

Required Course List - 42 Credits

• BIOL 0129 - General Biology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 0237 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 0239 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
• MOVP 0102 - Introduction to Athletic Training Credits: 3
• MOVP 0190 - First Aid and Emergency Care Credits: 1
• MOVP 0191 - Athletic Training Skills Credits: 1
• MOVP 0130 - Tapping, Wrapping and Padding Credits: 1
• MOVP 0203 - Motor Development and Behavior Credits: 3
• MOVP 0225 - Medical Terminology and Documentation Credits: 3
• MOVP 0234 - Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries Credits: 3
• MOVP 0235 - Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries Credits: 3
• MOVP 0237 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience Credits: 2
• MOVP 0323 - Therapeutic Modalities Credits: 3
• MOVP 0327 - Therapeutic Exercise Credits: 3

Professional Development Procedures

In order to progress through the Movement Science and Athletic Training majors, students must meet the academic and professional development criteria necessary to earn intermediate and advanced standing in the department.

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements  and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core  .