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General Information

The Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The American Academy of Family Physicians, The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and CAATE cooperate to establish, maintain, and promote appropriate standard of quality for education programs in athletic training and to provide recognition for educational programs that meet or exceed the minimum standards.

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Program Description

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) will prepare students for entry-level positions in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, industrial settings and other healthcare environments. In addition, the ATEP prepares students for graduate study in athletic training and other allied health care fields (e.g. physical therapy and physician assistant studies). The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the CAATE Board of Certification (BOC) examination.

The ATEP is spread out over six semesters and is a combination of challenging didactic courses and hands-on clinical experiences. These clinical experiences will be gained at The Florida State University Athletic Department, local area high schools, and medical clinics. Students will gain experiences with equipment intensive sports (football), upper and lower extremity sports, and general medical clinical experience.

Description of the Professional

A certified athletic trainer is a qualified health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with physical activity. In cooperation with physicians and other health care providers, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics, and other health care settings. The athletic trainer collaborates with medical personnel, athletic personnel, individuals involved in physical activity, and parents/guardians in the development and coordination of efficient and responsive athletic health care delivery systems. (NATA)

Professional Preparation

The athletic trainer’s professional preparation is directed toward the development of specified competencies in the following domains: risk management and injury prevention, pathology of injuries and illnesses, assessment and evaluation, acute care of injury and illnesses, pharmacology, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, general medical conditions and disabilities, nutritional aspects of injury and illness, psychosocial intervention and referral, health care administration, and professional development and responsibilities. Through a combination of formal classroom instruction and clinical experience, the athletic trainer is prepared to apply a wide variety of specific health care skills and knowledge within each of the domains.

Limited Access

The Athletic Training Education Program is a limited access program, utilizing selective admission criteria to limit program enrollment. Criteria for selective admission include indicators of ability, performance, creativity, or talent to complete required work within the program. Admission to such programs is governed by the Articulation Agreement and by the State Board of Education rules.

Admission

Students may declare the Athletic Training major as enrolling freshmen and then formally apply to the program during the spring semester. Admission to the program is limited by the number of available clinical placements. Applicants will be accepted each year according to the criteria listed below.

1. All-college cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better based on at least 15 semester credit hours or the equivalent (weighted rank of GPA at 50%).
2. Weighted rank of SAT/ACT at 25%. In the absence of SAT/ACT scores, this 25% weighting will be given to the cumulative grade point average for at least four of the eight courses listed in the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites for Athletic Training. Students who are not subject to academic mapping must have satisfied the departmental prerequisites of a grade of B- or higher in HUN 1201 (Science of Nutrition) and a C+ or higher in PET 3322 (Anatomy and Physiology I).
3. Weighted rank of Interview Score at 25%. In order to be eligible for the interview, the student must submit an application portfolio which includes: completion of technical standards for admission, completed observations, lab skill testing scores, and clinical observation log sheets from PET 1638 (Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training) taken at Florida State University; a resume; two letters of recommendation; and official copies of all post-secondary transcripts. Other Athletic Training programs in the State of Florida with Limited Access Status also require on-campus completion of a similar introductory course for their respective programs.
4. PET 1638 – Introduction to Clinical Athletic Training-
5. 20 Hours of Directed Observation
6. Completion of Clinical Skills Check List

Deadline

Completed Application Portfolio (Deadline: April, Admissions are completed by May 31st of each year)