BS in Athletic Training

Athletic training accreditation guidelines dictate that only a limited number of students can matriculate into the athletic training education program (ATEP) at any one time. Please see the curriculum director of the CAATE accredited athletic training education program for additional information.

Special note to transfer students: It is highly recommended that students interested in transferring into ATEP meet with the ATEP director.

Change of Major

Students enrolled in other USM programs of study desiring to enroll in the Athletic Training major through the change of major process must have a 2.50 USM GPA to do so.

Clinical Education Progression Requirements

Prior to SPM 210, Clinical Athletic Training Principles I, a student must:

• Complete the pre-requisite coursework as outlined in the course description of the catalog.
• Meet the published "technical standards" for the athletic training education program.
• Present documentation of receiving the first two of three required Hepatitis B immunization injections. Documentation should include copies of the laboratory reports that the student received the injections. If the student chooses not to be Hepatitis B immunized, he or she must read, complete, and sign the form entitled "Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Assumption of Risk and Release".
• Present a current (within one year) health history and physical examination performed by a health care worker approved to perform such services (e.g., licensed physician, nurse practitioner). Documentation should include written verification that the student passed a physical examination.
• Present proof of health insurance coverage equal to or better than the USM Student Health Insurance Plan (basic). Documentation should include a copy of a current health insurance card with the name of an insurance carrier, policy number, etc.

Prior to enrolling in SPM 270, Athletic Training Clinic I, a student must:

• Complete the pre-requisite coursework outlined in the course description section of the catalog.
• Present proof of current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certification or its equivalent.

Prior to enrolling in SPM 370, Athletic Training Clinic II, a student must:

• Complete the pre-requisite coursework as outlined in the course description section of the catalog.
• Present proof of current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certification, or its equivalent.
• Present documentation of receiving the third injection of the Hepatitis B Immunization series.

Prior to enrolling in subsequent clinical (SPM 371, 420, 470), and internship (SPM 495) courses, a student must:

• Complete the pre-requisite coursework for each course as outlined in the course description section of the catalog.
• Present proof of current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certification, or its equivalent.

Didactic Education Progression Requirements

While enrolled in the ATEP, students must:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
• Earn a minimum grade of C- in all required courses. Students receiving a grade lower than C- in a required course will not be allowed to sequence into post-requisite coursework until the prerequisite deficiency has been rectified.

Probation

Students with less than 60 accumulated credits will be placed on academic probation for failure to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Students failing to rectify the GPA deficiency within a one-year probation period will be removed from their declared major and from their status as a student within the Department. Upon rectifying the GPA deficiency, students can reapply for admission into a Departmental major.

Graduation Requirements

Students will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in athletic training when the following are satisfied.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
• Completion of all University Core curriculum requirements.
• Completion of all exercise, health, and sport sciences core required coursework with a minimum grade of C-.
• Completion of all athletic training major coursework with a minimum grade of C-.
• Completion of 120 credits.

Degree Requirements

The bachelor of science in athletic training consists of 120 credit hours, which includes the University's Core curriculum.

Other courses may be taken per advisor permission.

*Biology Minor:

Along with completing BIO 111, 112, 211, 212 (as part of the Exercise, Health and Sport Sciences core), students who complete an additional 9 credits by taking courses denoted by an '*' satisfy the requirement for a minor in Biology. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses in the minor. Consult with the Department of Biology to declare a Biology minor.