Athletic Training (B.A.)

Program Overview

Director: Matthew Lewis

Upon completion of all program requirements, students are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam for certification. Once BOC certified, students are eligible to make application for Pennsylvania state licensure. Sports participation is allowed by approval of the Athletic Training Program Director.

Students beginning in Athletic Training go through a formal screening and application process for official admission to the formal major (curriculum and clinical program) after three semesters. The following minimum standards/criteria must be met:

1. Completion of 45 credits (with a minimum GPA of 2.50), including the following required courses: ATED 102, ATED 180, ATED 231, ATED 233, BIOL 185 and 186, or BIOL 160 and CHEM 105.
2. Documentation of 25-40 directed, observation clinical hours.
3. Submission of formal application, a letter of personal interest, an interview with faculty athletic trainers, submission of two formal recommendations,  provide the Athletic Training Program (ATP) permission/access to required College Engle Center electronic entrance health forms (physical exam, health history, immunizations, etc.) documentation of having submitted required background checks including, PA child abuse, PA state police and FBI criminal background checks, a signature indicating the applicant understands/agrees to comply with all requirements, documentation of NATA membership, documentation the student meets all ATP technical standards, and documentation of CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications.
4. Students are admitted to the formal major (curriculum and clinical program) upon approval of the Faculty Athletic Trainer Selection Committee and the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science. Entry is limited on a space- available basis and meeting of all requirements.

Students admitted into the Athletic Training Major must maintain the minimum standards required for admission to the program. Students falling below these levels will be reviewed by the Athletic Training Program Director and may be placed on probation or suspension or be dismissed from the program. Appeals to reviews may be made to the Chair of the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science.

Upon official admission to the Athletic Training Major, students are required to meet the following requirements:

1. Maintain (and provide copies to the ATP) of current certification in CPR, A.E.D., and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross or equivalent), as well as Disease Transmission (B.B.P).
2. Attend an athletic training professional convention, educational meeting, or in-service each year after being officially admitted into the major and provide documentation of attendance.
3. Maintain an overall 2.5 GPA.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three or four credits from the following:

Four credits from the following:

QuEST Requirements