Application Procedures For Fall 2013

Students must meet all criteria below in order to be given approval to enroll in PET 3670 – Athletic Training Clinical I in the fall semester of each year. Criteria for admission into the Athletic Training Education Program explained in detail in the "Admissions Policies" link. Any prospective student (UWF or transfer) who does not meet the minimal requirements for PET 3670 within the set deadlines will not be allowed to register for the course nor participate in the clinical education component of this program for that academic year.    Applicants not meeting application requirements for PET 3670 (Athletic Training Clinical I) have the right to re-enter the application process to the program in the following academic year.

The following criteria will be used for formal admission into Athletic Training degree plan.  All of the following must be completed  before admission will be granted:

1. Must declare (or change) HLES/Athletic Training as academic major.
2. Obtain official application from Director of Athletic Training Education.
3. Must complete application and return to Director of Athletic Training Education (along with other supporting documents, by no later than August 1 of that year.
4. Must have completed PET 2604 and PET 2622 with a “B” or higher.
5. Must complete a Blood-Borne Pathogens Course and provide supporting documentation prior to beginning their observation hours..
6. Must complete 50 hours of observation in a sports medicine setting under the direct supervision of a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer before acceptance into program.
7. Must have 2.50 cumulative GPA after the end of the semester prior to admission.
8. Must have completed Anatomy & Physiology I (with lab) with a grade of “C” or higher.
9. Must have an interview with Director of Athletic Training and Head Athletic Trainer prior to admission into program.
10. Must show verification of current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification prior to admission.
11. Must take and have a negative TB Skin Test one month prior to acceptance into program.
12. Must start Hepatitis B vaccination shot series one month prior to acceptance into program, or read Hepatitis B Fact Sheet and have a signed waiver on file with Director of Athletic Training Education.  (forms are sent to student after application is received)
13. Must pass a physical examination and be cleared of any communicable diseases prior to admission.  Students failing the physical examination and not meeting the “Technical Standards of the Program” will not be allowed into the program.

Prospective students must submit all application forms in a 1 inch 3 ring binder to the Program Director by August 1 for admission into Clinical I in the fall semester.

Please download the following forms to complete your application process:

Prospective Student Letter Fall '13 (pdf)
Application Instructions
Observation Hours Documentation
Pre-Admission Evaluation Form
Recommendation Forms
Essay Form
Application for Admission
Fingerprinting Instructions
Hepatitis B & TB Test Forms
Technical Standards & Medical History Forms
Student Physical Examination Form
Criteria for Admission & Retention
Competitive Admission Criteria
CAATE Student Waiver
Student Goals and Objectives
ATEP Required Cost Information

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