Athletic Training Candidate Admission
Process:
- Complete the following course work at Heidelberg with a grade of "B - " or better:
- ATR 180 The Professional Rescuer (Spring Only -2 credits)
- ATR 171 Prevention of Athletic Injury and Illness (Fall OR Spr -3 credits)
- ATR 150 Medical Terminology (Spring Only -1 cr.)
- HPE 116 Health and Wellness (Fall or Spring -3 cr.)
- BIO 110 Current Biological Problems (Fall OR Spring 3 cr.)
- (BIO 110L strongly recommended for students interested in further pursuing a degree in physical therapy) (Fall OR Spring 1 cr.)
- Complete a minimum of 75 minimum hours of observation (non-patient care) in the clinical athletic training setting under the supervision of a Heidelberg University ATEP Faculty ACI/CI. These hours do not count toward the required minimum 800 clock-hours for graduation for the ATEP. Students will be formally evaluated at the completion of the observation hours.
- Successfully complete the Observation Proficiencies associated within ATR 180 in conjunction with the minimum 75 observation hours. The proficiencies should be submitted with the formal application to the ATEP.
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 during the application year.
- Demonstrate compliance with all of Heidelberg's ATEP policies (policies found at http://www.heidelberg.edu/athletictraining/goals/policies).
- Complete a formal interview with members of the ATEP Selection Committee to assess the intellectual, social and technical skills of the candidate.
- Completion of Blood-Borne Pathogen Training prior to beginning any clinical observation hours with the ATEP Clinical Coordinator and completion of Blood-Borne Pathogen Training provided by the Stoner Health Center (TBA Spring semester).
- Submission of three letters of recommendation using the form within the ATEP Application (can be completed by any non-Heidelberg Athletic Training Faculty).
- Submission of the completed ATEP Application that includes all general forms and medical forms information included therein.
- The completed ATEP Application is DUE on or before APRIL 1st by noon to the ATEP Director's Office. If APRIL 1st were to fall on a weekend, candidates need to make arrangements to turn the application in on the following Monday by noon.
- Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program is competitive and selective. Completion of the application standards does not guarantee admission into the ATEP. Final admission into the program rests with the decision of the ATEP Selection Committee. Enrollment in the ATEP is typically limited to twelve per-academic year.
- The ATEP Director reserves the right to institute an “Ability to Benefit Policy” in unique situations. This policy allows an AT candidate to be considered for entry into the ATEP if:
(a) An AT candidate does not meet all ATEP Application requirements because of some unusual and/or extenuating circumstances which may have potentially affected their application process.
(b) There are more than 12 qualified AT candidates that have completed the ATEP Application, the ATEP Director may admit more than 12 candidates if the ATEP is able to maintain the required 8:1 students to faculty ratio.
- See Common Curriculum Athletic Training Options Below:
- Athletic Training + Minor
- Athletic Training + Health & Physical Education Sports Management Fitness Track (Double Major)
- Athletic Training + Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Prerequisites (may require additional summer coursework)
Submit any questions regarding the ATEP Application to Mr. Bates via e-mail at: tbates@heidelberg.edu, via phone: 1-419-448-2290, or in person: Bareis Hall - Office 108.