Frequently Asked Questions » Athletic Training

Is direct transfer admission an option for the Athletic Training major?

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:52:58 +0000

No. Transfer students interested in majoring in Athletic Training should declare Kinesiology as their major when they apply for admission to MSU. In addition to passing the five core prerequisite courses required for admission to Kinesiology (with grades of 2.0 or better), students must complete the preparatory courses required for admission to the Athletic Training major during their first year at MSU. Please see http://www.education.msu.edu/kin/undergrad/athletictraining/default.asp for additional information about admission to the Athletic Training major in the Department of Kinesiology.

How do I find out more about the Kinesiology and Athletic Training majors?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:16:55 +0000

To explore Kinesiology, visit the Kinesiology website at http://www.educ.msu.edu/kin/ and select “Undergraduate Students.”

What is the GPA requirement after a student has been admitted to the Athletic Training program?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:28:18 +0000

Students are evaluated in the following categories: (1) Academic Achievement (minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA) and (2) Clinical Experience Evaluations. Progression toward completion of program requirements is monitored by the student, the student’s academic advisor, and the Director of Undergraduate Athletic Training Education. A student falling below a cumulative MSU GPA of 2.5 at the end of a semester will be placed on probation for the following semester. A student on probation must attain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the end of that semester to return to good standing. A student who fails to meet the 2.5 GPA standard will be placed on final probation for the next semester. A student on final probation will be removed from the clinical assignment for the duration of the semester and must attain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of that semester. Failure to meet this standard will result in dismissal from the program. No grade lower than a 2.0 will be accepted in any Athletic Training core course. Students may repeat an Athletic Training core course only once in their academic career. Students must maintain the following minimum scores on their clinical evaluations: First year students = 35; Second year students = 40; Third year students = 50. If a student scores below the minimum score, he/she will immediately be placed on probation. The student has until his/her next evaluation to achieve the minimum standard. If the student remains below the minimum standard, he/she will be suspended from the program for one semester. The student must then meet with the Advisory Board for re-admittance. Students must also maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid and the ORCBS Blood Borne Pathogens course throughout the duration of the program.

I am a member of the MSU Marching Band, and I also plan to apply to the Athletic Training program. I am wondering if there will be a time conflict between band practices and team assignments in the Athletic Training program.

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:27:47 +0000

Students involved in time-intensive extracurricular activities are eligible to apply for admission to the Athletic Training program. However, it should be noted that it is not possible to complete program requirements without the full cooperation of the athlete’s coaching staff, band director, club leadership, etc. Athletic Training students involved in extracurricular activities will not receive exceptions to course sequencing or clinical experience requirements to accommodate their extracurricular schedules. Clinical experience assignments during the Athletic Training student’s “in-season” may be deferred to the “off-season” with approval from the Director of Undergraduate Athletic Training Education. However, during the off-season the student will not be permitted to participate in his/her extracurricular activity if it conflicts with clinical experience requirements.

I ran track in high school, and I want to work with the MSU track team once I have been admitted to the Athletic Training program. Can I request assignment to the MSU track team?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:27:15 +0000

The accrediting body for Athletic Training (CAATE) requires that a student be assigned to an equipment intensive sport (this will almost always be football with only one student assigned to ice hockey each year); a lower body sport, an upper body sport, a male and female sport and a general medical rotation. Students must complete 10 hours per semester in a doctor’s office or emergency room. Students follow a matrix which puts them in different sports each semester or year.

How many students are admitted to the Athletic Training program each year?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:26:30 +0000

Admission to the Athletic Training major is competitive and selective, with a limited number of students admitted to the program each spring. Students who meet all admission criteria may be denied admission to this program. Space availability in the formal curriculum is limited to an average of 15 new students each academic year.

What is Athletic Training?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:24:59 +0000

Athletic Training is a major within the Kinesiology Department designed for students who wish to provide sports medicine services to athletes in school, university and clinical settings. Students in Athletic Training participate in experiences requiring immediate decision making, physician consultation, injury evaluations, and communication with intercollegiate and high school coaches, student-athletes, and clinical athletic training supervisors. For more information about the Athletic Training major, please see http://athletictraining.msu.edu/.