Admissions Academic Programs Current Students Faculty & Staff Alumni & Friends Athletics Student Life
Athletic Training Education Program
Athletic Training Program Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements:

 

First Year, Pre-Professional Admission

  • Recommended 1000 SAT or 21 ACT and High School weighted GPA 2.5 or 950

     SAT or 20 ACT and high school weighted GPA 2.75.

  • Transfer students. Recommended 2.75 College GPA.

  • Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification.

  • Must understand and meet the ATEP Technical Standards.

  • Must have completed a physical examination and show proof of immunizations.

    •  

    Professional Program Admission:

  • May apply for admission after the completion of the first year and after the

  • completion of ATP 240 and 278.

  • Must have an overall 2.5 GPA.

  • Successful completion of all required clinical education hours with satisfactory evaluations.

  • Completion of all program requirements and evaluations.

  • Completion of all required Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies.

  • Transfer students should have a minimum overall 2.75 GPA and have completed ATP 240 and 278 or approved equivalent.

    •  

    Progress Requirements

  • Athletic Training students must have an overall 2.5 GPA prior to sophomore year and meet all admission requirements for the professional program.

  • Athletic Training students must achieve an overall 2.75 GPA prior to the junior year and for all remaining semesters.

  • Athletic Training students must maintain current certification in ARC/CPR-PR, first aid and have yearly instruction in blood borne pathogens and HIPPA.

  • Athletic Training students are to complete all educational competencies and clinical proficiencies prior to advancing to the next level.

    • Probation. Students will be placed on probation the semester following non-compliance of the required academic standards. If still not compliant at the end of the probation semester, the student will be suspended from the program. Once placed on probation, the student must be compliant for two consecutive semesters to return to good standing in the program.

    Special Requirements

    Students are required to take an Athletic Training Practicum class each semester which includes clinical education experiences at FSC and off-campus sites. Each athletic training student is responsible for obtaining transportation to the off-campus sites.

    It is recommended that athletic training students join the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and athletic training students in the professional program obtain personal liability insurance.