Athletic Training

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

All students who wish to be considered for admission to the athletic training program must complete the following:

1. Unconditional acceptance to TLU via Enrollment Services Office
2. Completion of an athletic training program application form, returned to the program director.
3. Three reference evaluation forms completed by certified/licensed athletic trainers, instructors, supervisors, etc. who are familiar with the student. Completed forms must be returned to the program director.
4. An interview with the TLU Athletic Training Educational Program Director and Athletic Training Staff.
5. A minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale for all high school and college work.
6. Students must read and sign a technical standards agreement prior to acceptance to the program.
7. Previous athletic training experience is preferred but not required.
8. Students accepted into the athletic training program as a freshman will be considered on a probationary status. The freshman athletic training student is expected to concentrate on academic course work and use field experience hours to orient themselves to the athletic training progression, and TLU policies and procedures. The probationary period lasts the entire freshman year and requires all of the following to continue as a sophomore athletic training student:
   1. Present and punctual for all classes, meetings, and field experience hours.
   2. Successful completion of Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 147-148) with at least a C grade.
   3. Successful completion of First Aid and Medical Self help (KIN 122) or first aid/CPR certification through the American Red Cross.
   4. Successful completion of Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (KIN 120) with at least a B grade.
   5. Positive evaluations each semester with clinical instructor.

 

TRANSFER POLICY

Students wishing to transfer into the TLU athletic training program must follow the same application procedures as freshmen students. The probationary first year may be waived at the discretion of the TLU athletic training staff. Criteria for waving probationary status are as follows:

1. Completion of one year Anatomy & Physiology with a C grade or better.
2. Completion of Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, or equivalent, with a B grade or better.
3. Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
4. Previous athletic training or health and wellness related experience. Experience in athletic training, physical therapy, hospital, wellness, and personal fitness settings will be considered.

 
Students that have the probationary year waived must complete a minimum of three years (six semesters) of field experience in the athletic training program.
 
Student applications will be evaluated and ranked based on the above criteria. The number of offers of acceptance into the program will be made based on availability of positions. Students may be admitted directly from secondary schools or with previous college/university experience. Each student must complete a minimum of six semesters in the athletic training program.
 
Major in Athletic Training (B.S.): 46 semester hours, including KIN 120, 121, 122, 135, 234, 238, 271, 272, 333, 335, 371, 372, 378, 381, 411, 476, 211P, 212P, 311P, 312P, 411P, 412P.
Supporting courses for Athletic Training: 14 semester hours, including BIO 147, 148, 235; CHEM 133. An apprenticeship of at least 1800 hours over a minimum of six semesters in the Athletic Training program is required.
 
Course listings for the athletic training major are listed in Kinesiology.
 
Additional information may be obtained through the ATEP director.