Students are selected based upon academics and the ability to perform college work.
- Students must complete the freshman athletic training courses which include: RSAT155, 160, 165, 180A, 180B, and 180C with a “B” average or higher.
- Students must successfully complete BIOS 103, 203, 204 or BIOS 170 and 171 by the end of their first year so that they would be eligible to complete BIOS 301A and 301B during fall quarter of their sophomore year.
- Earned 45 credit hours by the end of spring quarter of application year.
- Documentation of at least 60 hours of athletic training observation at any athletic training site (must have verification from ATC at the site).
- On-campus interview with the Athletic Training Education Selection Committee. Interviews are conducted after May 1st. Students who meet selection criteria are invited to interview for Athletic Training Education.
- Completion of athletic training education program application on or before May 1st. Application for the athletic training education program includes the completion of three recommendation forms.
- Have documentation of hepatitis B, TB vaccinations, and a physical exam.
- Meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) technical standards for admission found in the athletic training education program policies and procedure document.
- Transfer students are encouraged to apply prior to the May 1st deadline and must complete the athletic training education program application.
Students initially accepted will receive a certified letter of acceptance and will be given two (2) weeks in which to accept or decline the invitation in writing. Any positions declined will be offered to the next students until the class is filled.
If you are selected for the program, you are required to complete a minimum of 800 hours of clinical experience between your sophomore and senior years. This is required to be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification Examination and the State of Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physcial Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board Licensure Examination. You are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training upon completion of the program and after official application for degree conferral.
When all positions are filled, those who were not accepted into the program will be notified that they still may re-apply the following year.