2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 10, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Athletic Training Major


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Athletic Training Major (Athletic Training Concentration 74-75 credits including clinicals; Applied Medicine Concentration 74-76 credits including clinicals)

The bachelor of science degree in Athletic Training at ISU has two concentrations students can select from, applied medicine concentration (non-clinical) and a clinical concentration accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The coursework in the department emphasizes strong theoretical foundations within each of the areas of applied medicine and athletic training, as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students also benefit from hands-on clinical education and/or classroom experiences with health care professionals.

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Successful completion of the bachelor of science degree in athletic training clinical concentration, qualifies students to take the Board of Certification Examination. Emphasis of this athletic training curriculum is to provide students with classroom knowledge and clinical experiences that are appropriate for entry-level preparation as a certified athletic trainer.

Students engage in a competitive application process for entry into the professional component of the major. Matriculating students typically apply during the spring semester of their freshman year. Transfer students are encouraged to apply when they have completed or are enrolled in prerequisite course equivalents. Transfer students must provide evidence of equivalent course work (i.e. course descriptions, syllabi, evidence of competency completion). Prerequisite courses include Athletic Training 110, 202 (or proof of CPR/AED Certification), 210, 210L, 212, 212L, 225, and 280. Students must submit an application, evidence of job shadowing hours, current emergency cardiac care certification, physical examination, technical standards, immunization records (including Hepatitis B or waiver), confidentiality statement, and a copy of transcripts (for any coursework not at ISU). Students are financially responsible for expenses of the application accrued prior to admittance into the professional component of the program. After review of application documents, students interview with Athletic Training academic and clinical faculty. Formal acceptance into the professional component of the concentration requires a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and successful completion of prerequisite courses. Successful completion of a prerequisite course requires a grade of C or better. 

Additional information regarding program admission is available at the Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Web site: http://www.indstate.edu/amr/.

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Electives are based on professional program entry requirements at ISU post baccalaureate. Courses with a √ are required for entry into the ISU professional program in PT, *PA, ± OT, ¥ DC; courses with ℓ and not required but beneficial upon entry; courses with Ω May be required as pre-requisites at some institutions. Check institutional pre-requisites and consult an advisor prior to registering.

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Students who complete these programs with a 3.2 overall GPA, have a successful interview and in the top 10% of their graduating cohort will be allowed direct entry into Indiana State University’s programs in PA, PT and OT.

 

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