Overview
Athletic Training offers a four-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. This provides a comprehensive program of academic coursework and field experience that will educate athletic training students for entry-level position in the profession of athletic training.
Prerequisites
A prospective student interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training must complete two Phases. Prior to beginning the program prospective students must complete the Pre-Professional Phase Admission requirements. The Pre-Professional Phase Admission requirements must be on file with the Education Coordinator prior to beginning the freshman year or 1st year and must be on file with the Education Coordinator by March 1st. After all admission materials are received, prospective students are sent an admittance letter verifying acceptance into the Pre-Professional Phase.
The following materials need to be completed as part of the Pre-Professional Phase Admission Requirements.
- Complete the Athletic Training prospective student Application
- A Letter of Interest
- Three (3) Letters of recommendation from professionals who know you well
- Must have a completed the WSU Admission Criteria
- Complete the WSU Application form and pay application fee
- Must have high school and college transcripts on file
- Must have ACT, SAT or GED
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Pre-Professional Phase Requirements
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The Department of Human Performance Studies (HPS) offers a four-year program of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training. The ATEP consists of a one-year pre-professional phase and a three-year professional phase. Athletic training students begin their sequenced program in the fall of their first year enrolled at WSU. The faculty and advisors will allow the student some flexibility for choosing courses outside the athletic training structure. However, the athletic training courses should not be taken out of sequence. The program of study incorporates academic course requirements with clinical experiences to encompass the entry-level professional qualifications of the athletic trainer. The academic structure involves 74 hours of courses, laboratories, and practicums to fulfill the NATA Education Council Educational Competencies and Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training. Clinical experiences are gained in a variety of athletic settings and involve performing athletic training services through the Intercollegiate Athletic Association Department of Athletics. Athletic training students engage in areas of concentration for upper body and lower body injuries, sports that use protective equipment, and general medical conditions. The final year of the program incorporates a clinical internship through local affiliated sites. The student will be exposed to a variety of injury situations encountered by physically active individuals including, but not limited to: pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and sports medicine. Athletic Training Education Program Informational Site