Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences : Athletic Training
Admission Requirements

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Athletic Training Major Admission Requirements
Athletic training accreditation guidelines dictate that only a limited number of students can matriculate into the athletic training major at any one time.  Thus, complying with the outlined criteria does not guarantee admission into the major.  Please see the curriculum director of the CAATE Accredited Athletic Training program for additional information.

The following criteria must be met in order for a student to be eligible for admission into the athletic training major.

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
   
2. Complete SPM 100 and SPM 210 with a minimum grade of C-.
   
3. Complete BIO 111 with a minimum grade of C-.
   
4. Complete BIO 112 with a minimum grade of C-.
   
5. Complete a formal interview with the Director of the Athletic Training program and Clinical Instructors of Athletic Training.
   
6. Present proof of current American Red Cross Emergency Response certification, or its equivalent.
   
7. Present proof of current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certification, or its equivalent.
   
8. Meet the published Technical Standards for admission into the Athletic Training major.  These standards are published in the Athletic Training Student Handbook which is distributed in SPM 210 Athletic Training Principles I.
   
9. A current (within one year from application) health history and physical examination performed by a health care worker approved to perform such services (i.e. licensed physician; nurse practitioner, etc.). Documentation should include written verification that the student passed a physical examination.
   

1. Documentation of a physical examination within the past year.

2. Documentation of receiving the first two of three required Hepatitis B immunization injections. Documentation should include copies of the laboratory reports that you 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" prior to enrolling in SPM 210.

3. Health insurance coverage equal to or better than the U.S.M. 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.

4. Documented proof of CPR and First aid for the Professional Rescuer or CPR for the Professional Rescuer and emergency response certifications.
   
   Formal documentation indicating these requirements have been met must be on file with the Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences prior to the start of clinical rotations.