Program Information
Application Process
Students interested in athletic training should forward the following information to the Education Coordinator on or before March 1st:
- Completed Application Form,
- Recommendation Forms (3), one each from the following individuals:
• A current or former employer/administrator
• A current or former teacher
• A certified athletic trainer or coach (if an applicant has not worked with an athletic trainer or coach, he/she may add a 2nd letter from one of the first two categories above)
- Typed statement of 250 words or less describing life experiences the applicant brings to WSU's program,
- Unofficial high school and college (if applicable) transcripts,
- Medical History Form including HBV records,
- Proof of current physical,
- Signed Technical Standards Form,
- Copy of WSU acceptance letter.
Applications will be reviewed by the staff, interviews conducted with qualified individuals, and students notified of admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program by April 15th.
NOTE: Athletic training students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Current WSU students with GPA under 2.5 will not interviewed or considered for admission.
Selection Criteria
Unfortunately we cannot accept everyone who applies. The criteria we utilize are as follows:
| 50% |
Interview |
Used to determine interest in ATEP, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and commitment to be an athletic trainer |
| 10% |
Essay |
Used to determine what unique strengths the candidate would bring to our program |
| 20% |
Previous grades & test scores |
Used as a possible predictor of academic success |
| 10% |
Recommended coursework |
Alegebra, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology |
| 10% |
Recommendation forms |
Used to determine work ethic and ability to work with others |
Course Descriptions
Content Courses:
ATR 261 (4 hours) Basic Principles of Athletic Training: This is the first course in a series of three. This will serve as the introductory course in the basic principles, theories and techniques in caring for the physically active.
ATR 262 (4) Athletic Emergency Care: The recognition and management of athletic emergencies will be the focus of this class. The relationships of other allied health care providers in similar situations will also be discussed and studied.
ATR 302 (3) Strength and Conditioning Concepts for Athletic Trainers: This course will provide the opportunity to learn and practice various tests and techniques to improve strength, flexibility, power, agility, speed, endurance, body composition, and cardiovascular fitness levels.
ATR 303 (4) Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training: This course will provide the student with the basic skills necessary to develop a therapeutic exercise program for injuries/conditions of the physically active. (Prerequisite: ATR 261, 284, 262, 286, and HPR 250, 251)
ATR 360 (3) Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training: This course will involve the study and practical application of therapeutic modalities/medications for the treatment of athletic injuries/conditions of the physically active. Modalities may include superficial heat and cold, hydrotherapy, massage, traction, compression units, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, medications and other modalities, as they become available. (Prerequisite: ATR 261)
ATR 361 (4) Assessment of Athletic Injuries: This is the second course in a series of three. This course will emphasize assessment skills for athletic injuries/conditions of the physically active. (Prerequisite: ATR 261)
ATR 460 (4) Advanced Athletic Training: This is the third course in a series of three. This course focus on advanced athletic training principles, theories and techniques. (Prerequisite: ATR 361)
ATR 461 (4) Organization & Administration of Athletic Training Programs: This course will emphasize the organization and management of an athletic training facility/program.
ATR 482 (3) Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers: This course is designed to provide phaarmacological information that pertains to the sports medicine care of the physically active.
Clinical Courses:
ATR 284 (3) Basic Skills in Athletic Training: This is the first clinical/practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on taping, bandaging, padding and other basic competencies pertaining to the care of the physically active. (Must be taken with ATR 261)
ATR 285 (3) Rehabilitation Skills: This is the third clinical/ practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on developing rehabilitation skills in caring for the physically active. (Must be taken with ATR 303 and prerequisites: HPR 250/251 or ANT 201/202)
ATR 286 (3) Emergency Management Skills: This is the second clinical/practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on management of emergency situations and protocols of care. (Must be taken with ATR 262)
ATR 384 (3) Lower Body Assessment Skills: This is the fourth clinical/ practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on lower body injury assessment skills. (Must be taken with ATR 361)
ATR 385 (3) Upper Body Assessment Skills: This is the fifth clinical/ practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on upper body injury assessment skills.
ATR 386 (3) Therapeutic Modalities Skills: This is the sixth clinical/ practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on injury situations and appropriate treatment plans. (Must be taken with ATR 360)
ATR 484 (3) Clinical & Surgical Rotations: This is the seventh clinical/practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on research, clinical and surgical rotations to expose students to different environments and situations.
ATR 485 (3) Advanced Rehabilitation Skills: This is the eighth clinical/practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on advanced rehabilitation techniques and programs.
ATR 486 (3) Medical Conditions in Athletic Training: This is the ninth clinical/practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. The emphasis will be on medical conditions and related basic skills. (Must be taken with ATR 460)
ATR 487 (12) Athletic Training Internship: This is the tenth clinical/practicum course in a series of ten to meet the competencies of athletic training. A culminating internship for athletic training students in one of the following settings: high school, college, sports medicine clinic, industrial, or professional sports. The student can schedule this internship any quarter with the Director of Athletic Training. (Prerequisite: all ATR courses, both content and clinical).
Other Required Courses
PSY 105 (4) Psychology: The Science of Behavior: Introductory course in basic concepts of psychology.
RHB 210 (4) Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs: This course explores concepts, social policy, and approaches related to alcohol and drug use including the addiction process, cost of abuse to the individual, family and society, and successful approaches for dealing with abuse.
STT 160 (4) Statistical Concepts: A non-technical introduction to fundamental ideas in statistics. Statistical ideas are introduced through examples, showing how statistics has helped solve major problems in various fields.
HED 230 (4) Personal Health: Discussions of personal health problems including basis for mental health, maintenance of health, selection of health services, physical fitness, nutrition, quackery, industrial and home safety, and health of the physically active.
HED 231 (4) Community Health: This course addresses the population-based aspects of health. Topics include epidemiology, assessing need, environmental and consumer health, at risk populations and community-based agencies.
HED 333 (4) Human Sexuality for Educators: This course develops a depth of sexuality knowledge and related teaching competencies of K-12 teachers. Emphasis is placed on adolescent and young adult sexuality and application of the National Health Education Standards.
HED 334 (4) Health Behavior: This course addresses the therories of health behavior and health behavior change. Students develop a theory-based logic map for one risk behavior.
HED 430 (4) Health Program Planning: This course develops a depth of health education knowledge and skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating school and community health education programs.
HPR 212 (4) Adaped Physical Education and Recreation: This course provides an overview of the etiological, physical, and psychological considertions of disability. Methods of adapting activities and supervised field experiences in physical education for individuals with disabilities.
HPR 250 (4) Basics of Anatomy and Physiology I: This course will cover a general study of anatomy and physiology, correlating both structure and function of the human body.
HPR 251 (4) Basics of Anatomy and Physiology II: A continuation in the study of anatomy and physiology, correlating both structure and function of the human body.
HPR 243 (4) Motor Development: Examination of the variety of movement changes that occur and their influence on human motor development.
HPR 353 (4) Kinesiology: An analysis of muscular interrelationships in basic body movements and principles of mechanics as they relate to fundamental and complex motor skills in physical education activities. (Prerequisites: HPR 250/251 or ANT 201/202 or equivalent).
HPR 355 (4) Applied Exercise Physiology: Practical applications in exercise physiology for the physical educator, coach, and athletic trainer. Methods of conditioning, training, implementation, and other special considerations included. (Prerequisite: HPR 250/251 or equivalent).
HPR 362 (3) Nutrition for Fitness and Sports: Nutrient and food energy needs of the individual who is physically active and for the individual who works with the physically active.
HPR 245 (1) Checkpoint #1: This checkpoint will be a compreshensive examination at the cnclusion of level one in the program of material presented that year. The examination will include an oral-practical and a written component.
HPR 345 (1) Checkpoint #2: This checkpoint will be a compreshensive examination at the cnclusion of level two in the program of material presented that year. The examination will include an oral-practical and a written component.
HPR 445 (1) Checkpoint #3: This checkpoint will be a compreshensive examination at the cnclusion of level three in the program of material presented that year. The examination will include an oral-practical and a written component.
ANT 201 (4) Basic Human Anatomy I: histology of basic tissues; and topographical, histological, and developmental anatomy of the nervous and endocrine systems. Laboratory exercises use human materials.
ANT 202 (4) Basic Human Anatomy II: Basic topographical, histological, and developmental anatomy of the muscular, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory exercises use human materials.
CLS 101/BIO 101 (4) Medical Terminology: Spelling, recognition, and understanding contemporary specialized medical and scientific vocabulary that is based on the Latin and Greek languages. Emphasis on terminology of medical sciences.
BIO 105 (4) Introductory Biology: Foods: Biological principles applied to the nature of food, its production, and use in the human body. Topics include molecular biology, photosynthesis, respiration, digestion, nutrition, agricultural ecosystems, and issues of feeding a rapidly growing population.
BIO 107 (4) Introductory Biology: Disease: Biological principles applied to the study of disease: causes, controls, and natural defenses against infection (pathology, epidemiology, etc.).
BIO 111 (4) Principles of Biology: Human Biology: An introduction to basic concepts of human biology. Emphasis is on anatomy and physiology of the body, including applications to wellness and disease.
CHM 101 (4.5) Introduction to Chemistry: Historical approach to the fundamentals of chemistry: composition and structure, properties and transformations of matter.
CHM 102 (4.5) Elementary Organic Chemistry: An elementary discussion of the structure of hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, and a few selected reactions.
P&B 301 (4) Physiology of Health and Disease I: Subject areas include homeostatis; cell, nerve, and muscle function; nervous system regulation; and cardiovascular and circulatory systems.
P&B 302 (4) Human Physiology II: Subject areas include gastrointestinal and metabolic systems; respiratory and renal systems; acid-base balance; and endocrinology and temperature regulation.
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