Admission Requirements to the Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Athletic Training Education Program is a selective and competitive program that accepts up to fifteen (15) students each year. The model used is an 8:1 Certified Athletic Trainer/student ratio. This model will promote a very high level of educational quality and provide the student ample opportunities for hands-on learning. Students will formally apply to the Athletic Training Education Program in their freshman year/second semester. Freshman students will be exposed to the profession of Athletic Training and gain valuable experience in their first year.

Students with higher academic standing or transfer students may apply and will be given equal consideration, but must make a commitment to the Athletic Training Education Program of four years. These students will need to formally apply and go through the Athletic Training Educational Program curriculum at Concordia University Wisconsin. Student athletes may apply to the Athletic Training Education Program. Student athletes that are accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program their sophomore year will be limited to one sport and participate only during the sport's traditional season.

ADMISSION TO THE ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM

During the first year at Concordia University Wisconsin each student must do the following to be considered for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program.

1. Complete HHP 171 Introduction to Exercise Science with a grade of a B (3.0).
2. Complete HHP 272/273 Introduction to Athletic Training with a grade of a B (3.0).
3. Complete HHP 205 First Aid & Emergency Procedures with a grade of a B (3.0).
4. Complete BIO 275 Priniciples of Anatomy & Physiology or BIO 280 & 281 Functional Anatomy I & II with grades of a C (2.0).
5. Earn a CGPA of 2.75 in all major course work.
6. Earn a CGPA of 2.50 in all course work.

7. Complete the Athletic Training Education Program application.

8. Submit 2 CUW ATEP student evaluation forms from two personal references.

9. Submit a two-page essay on why you want to choose Athletic Training as a career. This will be measured objectively as described in the ATEP Handbook

10. Complete and pass competencies & proficiencies freshman year.

11. Interview with the Athletic Training admission selection commitee.

12. A physical exam is required as part of the admission process into the ATEP. The student and the examining physican must understand the technical standards associated with the ATEP.  The physical sign-off form must be signed by the examining physican.

The above criteria will be used for admittance to the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP).  The Admission Selection Committee will be comprised of Athletic Training Education Program faculty, staff, and CUW Admissions personnel.  A final rating form for admission is used to objectively measure each applicant's admission criteria.  Each admission criteria has a point value associated with it.  In the event that more than 15 applicants meet the above requirements, those applicants with the highest point total will be accepted into the ATEP.  In the event that there are students with the same point total, the student with the higher CGPA in major coursework will be admitted.  Students will be notified of their acceptance status in a timely manner after their second semester and will begin their athletic training experience in earnest shortly afterward.

Technical Standards

Students in the Athletic Training Education Program at Concordia University Wisconsin should have the stamina and strength to endure the rigors of athletic training.  The technical standards in the Athletic Training Education Program are part of the admittance into the program and meet the expectations of the program's accreditation agency (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs [CAAHEP]).  The following abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program.

Applicants for selection to the Athletic Training Education Program must demonstrate the following:

1. Maintain CPR certification and be tested for tuberculosis annually while enrolled in the program.
2. Receive a physical prior to acceptance into the program; should include in the health history immunizations received i.e. hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.
3. Possess the physical capacity to handle the day-to-day rigors of athletic training; i.e. physicals, evaluations, therapeutic exercise, weather extremes, carrying water coolers & ice chests, and sport camps.
4. The ability to think and problem solve as it relates to the assessment of the injured and ill.
5. The ability to communicate effectively in both the verbal and in written form; i.e. awareness of and sensitivity to various cultures and social backgrounds, and documentation in medical records and forms.
6. Professional behavior while representing the Athletic Training Education Program; i.e. dress, attitude, communication, and collegiality.
7. The ability to act and react appropriately to various stressful and changing situations in athletic training.
8. A commitment to sequentially progress and complete the Athletic Training Education Program.
9. A genuine concern for others associated with the Athletic Training Education Program and the patients served.
10. The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm.
11. Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
12. The ability to record the physical examination results and treatment plan clearly and accurately.
13. The ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations.
14. Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care.
15. A respect for the LCMS doctrine and other religious beliefs.
16. Athletic training can be inherently dangerous when around athletic practices and events. Therefore, each athletic training student must carry health insurance in the case of any injuries that may occur.

Applicants to the Athletic Training Education Program will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards or they believe that, with certain accommodations, they can meet the standards.

If a student determines he/she can meet the technical standards with accommodations, then the University will determine whether it agrees that the student can meet the technical standards with reasonable accommodation; this includes a review of whether or not the accommodations are reasonable, taking into account whether the accommodations would jeopardize clinician/patient safety, or the educational process of the student or the institution, including all coursework, clinical experiences and internships deemed essential to graduation.

Students not requiring accommodations:

I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards of selection listed above, and I believe to the best of my knowledge that I meet each of these standards without accommodation.  I understand that if I am unable to meet these standards I will not be admitted into the program.

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Signature of Applicant                                                                     Date

Students requiring accommodations:

I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards of selection listed above and I believe to the best of my knowledge that I can meet each of these standards with certain accommodations.  I will contact the (insert name of institution's students with disabilities department) to determine what accommodations may be available.  I understand that if I am unable to meet these standards with or without accommodations, I will not be admitted into the program.

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Signature of Applicant                                                                     Date

Further questions regarding admission requirements into the Undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program can be directed to Russell Delap, Director of Athletic Training.