ATEP Student Handbook 2005-2006

 

Radford University
Department of Exercise, Sport and Health Education
Athletic Training Education Program

Admissions Policy

 

In order to apply for admission into the Athletic Training Education Program, a student must:

 

A.     Be currently enrolled at Radford University as a full-time undergraduate student, regular status.

 

B.     Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better with sophomore standing.  Transfer students must complete one semester at Radford prior to admission.

 

C.    Submit a proof of physical examination form signed by a licensed physician (JRC-AT standard IC-3)

 

D.    Submit evidence that they have obtained the first two shots of the Hepatitis B vaccine sequence or sign a waiver form which is available from the ATEP program director, and current vaccinations for mumps, measles, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria (JRC-AT standard IC-3)

 

E.     Submit a signed technical standards form (JRC-AT standard IC-1c)

 

F.     Pass the following courses with a “C” or better.

ESHE 150                 -- Fundamentals of Athletic Training          

ESHE 201                 -- Introduction to Athletic Injuries

ESHE 205                 -- Introduction to Athletic Training Skills

ESHE 225                 -- Field Experience I – Observation

BIOL 310                    -- Human Structure and Function I

HLTH 320                  -- First Aid and Safety Foundations

 

G.    Submit a completed application packet to the Athletic Training Program Director no later than May 1 of each year.  If May 1 falls on a weekend the packet will be due the Monday after.  Application packets will be distributed in ESHE 225.

 

Selection for admission into the program is competitive based on various criteria.  Students are encouraged to review the applicant evaluation instrument available from the program director.  This form is used by the review committee, composed of current program clinical instructors, to score each student’s application.  A maximum of 16 students per year are accepted, and all students must have minimum of 70% of the total score on the evaluation instrument.  ATTAINMENT

OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM.  A student offered a position in the program must formally accept that position in writing.

 

If there are positions available, students that don't meet the admissions criteria, but who in the opinion of the faculty of the Department of Exercise, Sport and Health Education and/ or the ATEP Admissions Committee show great potential, may be admitted on a probationary term.  This probationary term may not be longer than 1 year and following this probationary period students must meet current admissions criteria to continue in the program. Students who fail to meet the standards for admission after the provisional term will lose their admissions status. These students may reapply for admission, but must meet the admissions standards in place at the time. Readmission is not guaranteed.