Athletic Training

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Major Hours: 54

Major Requirements:

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program is a competitive and selective academic program that leads to a B.S. degree in athletic training and prepares students for a professional career in the field of athletic training. Candidates must make application to and be selected into this program.

Upon completion of the ATEP, the candidate is eligible for the Board of Certification (BOC) administered certification examination. Once an athletic training student passes the certification examination, s/he may use the designation "ATC."

Major Course Requirements: 54 hours

In addition to the 20 hours of core courses required for the major:

HEAL 333	Sports and Exercise Nutrition
ATEP 345/L	Athletic Injury Evaluation I w/lab
ATEP 346/L	Athletic Injury Evaluation II w/lab
ATEP 365	General Medical Conditions in Athletics
ATEP 430	Therapeutic Exercise
ATEP 437	Therapeutic Modalities
PEHD 440	Biomechanics

A minimum 12-hour cognate:

CHEM 101/L	General Chemistry w/lab or
CHEM 111/L	Principles of Chemistry w/lab
CHEM 102/L	Organic and Biological Chemistry w/lab or
CHEM 112/L	Principles of Chemistry w/lab
PHYS 101/L	Introductory Physics w/lab
PHYS 102/L	Introductory Physics w/lab

A minimum of 9 hours of clinical education:

ATEP 375

Clinical Education Experience in Athletic Training (levels 1–5)

Notes:

Athletic Training Education Program Application Process

Candidates may make application to the Athletic Training Education Program during the fall semester in which they are enrolled in ATEP 245 and ATEP 245L. Candidates will only be accepted during the fall semester of the year. Once accepted, candidates must complete a minimum of five consecutive semesters of academic and clinical education coursework. Therefore, candidates interested in the Athletic Training Education Program should meet with the athletic training program director as soon as possible. The number of candidates accepted into the program each year is limited and is based upon the availability of clinical supervisors and quality clinical educational opportunities. The clinical education component of this program provides candidates the opportunity to participate in extensive clinical experiences in both traditional collegiate, high school, and semi-professional venues and the non-traditional setting of the sports medicine clinic, as well as other athletic health care settings. Once accepted into the program, students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the clinical venues.

Candidates seeking admission into the program must meet the following selection criteria:*

1. Be enrolled at the College of Charleston as a declared Athletic Training major.
2. Possess a current overall GPA of 2.50.
3. Earn a grade of "B" or higher in the following courses (offered in Fall semester ONLY):

   ATEP 245 Athletic Injury Prevention and Management

   ATEP 245L Athletic Injury Prevention and Management Laboratory

4. Complete 100 hours of observation in an athletic training setting (i.e., high school athletic training room, college training room, sports medicine clinic) as validated by a BOC certified athletic trainer (ATC).
5. Hold current First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications.
6. Complete a written application and a statement of professional intent.
7. Complete a health examination to verify ability to meet program's technical standards.
8. Complete an interview with the athletic training education program staff and faculty.

*Meeting selection criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.