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ATP Mission
The mission of the Texas Wesleyan University Athletic Training Program is to develop athletic training students into quality healthcare professionals who are capable of providing the highest standard of care for the physically active community. The program is dedicated to challenging both the mind and the spirit in the development of a lifelong desire for knowledge. The combination of curricular and clinical activities is designed to produce graduates who are highly qualified for employment in a wide variety of practice settings and leaders in the athletic training profession.
Texas Occupations Code 53.152 You may potentially be ineligible for license or certification as an Athletic Trainer if you have been convicted of a criminal offense. The Texas licensing board and national Board of Certification take into consideration the nature and seriousness of the crime. Under Texas Occupations Code 53.102, you have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the Texas Department of Licensure and Registration. Information regarding this process can be found at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimHistoryEval.htm . Board of Certification information regarding BOC requirements for applicants with a felony or misdemeanor can be located at http://www.bocatc.org/system/document_versions/versions/97/original/boc-disciplinary-guidelines-2018%20-20180125.pdf?1516897753.
ATP Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6836 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 250, Austin, TX 78731-3193; 512-733-9700.
ATP Program Description
The Department of Kinesiology offers students the opportunity to specialize in the Health Care Profession of Athletic Training. Students are admitted to the program according to University policies as well as the individual program policies. The Athletic Training Program (ATP) requires a minimum of two years of clinical experience constituting a minimum of 40 to 300 clock hours of observational or clinical experience per semester. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, the graduate will be qualified to take the State of Texas Athletic Trainers Advisory Board Licensure Examination. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6836 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 250, Austin, TX 78731-3193; 512-733-9700, which means the student is also qualified for the BOC Certification Examination. Although this program does not provide all of the necessary prerequisites for medical, physical therapy, or occupational therapy school, students interested in these other avenues of sports medicine will be provided with early hands-on experience in preparation for upcoming post baccalaureate programs.
ATP Technical Standards (Physical Requirements)
Athletic Training is a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding health care profession. Students must be able to carry equipment, stand for extended periods, and endure harsh weather conditions. Many of the mandatory clinical integration proficiencies require the ability to kneel, lift, carry and visually observe activities. The successful student must have functional use of lower and upper extremities and be able to see with or without corrective lenses. Each Athletic Training Student is expected to maintain an appropriate fitness level to reduce the chance of injury and enhance the opportunity for successful completion of clinical integration proficiencies.
Many of the mandatory clinical rotation sites are off-campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation to these sites. Students may be subject to a background check and/or drug test prior to admission to some of these affiliated sites. Students are referred to the Texas Wesleyan University Athletic Training Program Policies and Procedures Manual for additional information.
Upper level students may be required to travel under the supervision of a clinical preceptor as a part of a clinical experience. Some travel will require weekend or overnight stays.
ATP Admission Requirements
Freshman or transfer students indicating a major in Athletic Training must enroll in ATR 2209 (Introduction to Athletic Training – Field Problems I) during the first semester of the declared major. In addition to ATR 2209, students must complete ATR 2205 (Medical Terminology), EXS 2203 (First Aid), BIO 2401, and 2402, (Anatomy and Physiology I and II), ATR 2307 (Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury), and ATR 2107 (Taping and Wrapping Practicum) during the first year of the declared major.
Transfer students may complete the freshman and sophomore course requirements at another institution providing those courses meet university policy on transfer credit. Prior clinical experience will be considered on an individual basis. Transfer students must meet with the program director for help with verification of transfer credit. Competency examinations may be required.
Students may declare athletic training as a major upon admission to the university. However, all students must be admitted to the ATP Professional Clinical Program before they can participate in hands-on patient interaction. Students may apply to the Professional Clinical Program after meeting the entrance requirements below. Exceptional students may apply to the program a semester early if they exceed minimum grade requirements and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity. See Early Acceptance Criteria below.
Once admitted to the Professional Clinical education phase of the ATP, the student will be assigned to work under the supervision of one or more clinical preceptors. The maximum number of athletic training students maintained in the Professional Clinical Program at any one time will be limited and entrance to the clinical phase is competitive.
Application scores are based on GPA, faculty recommendations, student application letter, professional foundational behaviors and timely completion of the application process. Once the applicant has submitted all of the required materials to the ATP admissions committee, consisting of ATP faculty, on campus Clinical Preceptors and one non-ATP faculty member, will meet to review materials and rank them with a numerical score. Applicants with the highest overall application scores will be given preference when clinical space is limited. The application process includes the following:
Regular Acceptance Criteria
Early Acceptance Criteria
Direct Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
All regular admission criteria and required documentation, plus prior post-high school athletic training observation or clinical experience and a letter of recommendation from a previous supervising athletic trainer or AT preceptor.
Required Documentation
Once admitted to the Professional Clinical Program, students must continue to meet all requirements for retention in the program. Included in these requirements are the maintenance of a minimum of 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.50 GPA within Athletic Training specific coursework Students must make no less than a “C” in Athletic Training major (ATR and EXS) courses to progress through the program. Other specific requirements are found in the Texas Wesleyan University Athletic Training Program Student Handbook given to each student upon entrance to the ATP.
For the full General Education Curriculum Policy and Requirements, refer to the GEC listed in this catalog.
MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.
Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.
Complete Graduation Requirements are listed in this catalog.
ENG 1301 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
ENG 1302 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
ENG 2324 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
ENG 2326 | Exploring American Lit | 3 Credits |
ENG 2327 | Exploring World Lit | 3 Credits |
ENG 2328 | Exploring British Lit | 3 Credits |
SPC 1301 | Fund of Speech | 3 Credits |
MAT 1302, MAT 1304 (if allowable by major), or any math course with MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 or higher as a prerequisite.
Note: MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. MAT 1304 is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education. MAT 1304 is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.
Choose one of the following courses with accompanying lab:
BIO 1403 | Fundamentals of Science | 4 Credits |
BIO 1406 | Contemporary Biology | 4 Credits |
BIO 1407 | Animal Life | 4 Credits |
BIO 1408 | Plants & Human Affairs | 4 Credits |
BIO 1409 | Cracking the Code: A User's Guide to Human Genetics | 4 Credits |
BIO 1410 | Introduction to Biology I | 4 Credits |
BIO 1413 | Local Spring Flora | 4 Credits |
BIO 1414 | Cats, Chromosomes & Codons | 4 Credits |
BIO 1415 | Exploring Human Biology | 4 Credits |
BIO 1420 | Introduction to Biology II | 4 Credits |
BIO 2401 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
BIO 2402 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
CHE 1403 | Nature of Physical Science | 4 Credits |
CHE 1404 | Physical Science & Environment | 4 Credits |
CHE 1405 | Forensic Science I | 4 Credits |
CHE 1415 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
CHE 1416 | General Chemistry II | 4 Credits |
CHE 1418 | Chemistry in Context | 4 Credits |
NSC 1402 | Introductory Astronomy | 4 Credits |
PHY 1401 | University Physics I | 4 Credits |
PHY 1402 | University Physics II | 4 Credits |
PHY 1410 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 Credits |
HIS 2324 | Fundamentals of Modern American History | 3 Credits |
FAR, MUS, or THA
REL 1311 | Introduction to Jewish Scriptures | 3 Credits |
REL 1312 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 Credits |
REL 1313 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
REL 1321 | Introduction to Comparative Religions | 3 Credits |
REL 1323 | Introduction to Interfaith Leadership | 3 Credits |
EXS 1220 | Basic Concepts of Wellness | 2 Credits |
BUA 1301 | Introduction to Business | 3 Credits |
ECO 2305 | Principles of Economics I | 3 Credits |
FIN 1325 | Personal Finance | 3 Credits |
GEG 2304 | World Geography | 3 Credits |
GEG 2305 | Human Geography | 3 Credits |
HUM 2340 | The Human Experience I | 3 Credits |
HUM 2341 | The Human Prospect | 3 Credits |
IST 2300 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 Credits |
MCO 1302 | Mass Media & Society | 3 Credits |
POL 2311 | American Government I | 3 Credits |
PSY 1301 | General Psychology | 3 Credits |
PSY 2342 | Psychology of Everyday Life | 3 Credits |
SOC 1302 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 Credits |
SOC 2301 | Intro to Sociology | 3 Credits |
SOC 2302 | Social Problems | 3 Credits |
SOC 2390 | Minority Groups | 3 Credits |
SSC 2360 | Social Justice | 3 Credits |
WSP 2304 | Hon Sem Social Literacy | 3 Credits |
WSP 2340 | Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative | 3 Credits |
BIO 2401 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
BIO 2402 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
PSY 2420 | Statistics | 4 Credits |
ATR 2107 | Supportive Taping & Wrapping Practicum | 1 Credit |
ATR 2205 | Medical Terminology | 2 Credits |
ATR 2209 | Intro to Ath Training - Field Problems I | 2 Credits |
ATR 2307 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 Credits |
ATR 3108 | Injury Eval Laboratory | 1 Credit |
ATR 3118 | Athletic Injury & Illness Evaluation I | 1 Credit |
ATR 3210 | Basic Pharmacology | 2 Credits |
ATR 3308 | Athl Injury Eval | 3 Credits |
ATR 3309 | Field Problems in Athletic Training | 3 Credits |
ATR 3318 | Athletic Inj & Illness Evaluation II | 3 Credits |
ATR 3340 | Gen Med Concepts Athletic Train | 3 Credits |
ATR 4104 | Therapeutic Modalities Lab | 1 Credit |
ATR 4105 | Therapeutic Exercise Techniques Lab | 1 Credit |
ATR 4120 | Boc Exam Review | 1 Credit |
ATR 4240 | Organization & Admin in Sports Medicine | 2 Credits |
ATR 4304 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 Credits |
ATR 4305 | Therapeutic Exercise Techniques | 3 Credits |
ATR 4309 | Field Problem Athletic Training III | 3 Credits |
ATR 4313 | Field Problem in Athletic Training | 3 Credits |
EXS 1300 | Founda of Exercise Science | 3 Credits |
EXS 2203 | First Aid | 2 Credits |
EXS 2301 | Anatom Basis for Phys Activity | 3 Credits |
EXS 2304 | Data Collection | 3 Credits |
EXS 3100 | Biomechanics Laboratory | 1 Credit |
EXS 3300 | Biomechanics | 3 Credits |
EXS 3316 | Nutrition for Sport & Exercise Performan | 3 Credits |
EXS 4111 | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 Credit |
EXS 4122 | Strength and Conditioning Laboratory | 1 Credit |
EXS 4301 | Issues in Sports & Exercise Seminar | 3 Credits |
EXS 4311 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 Credits |
EXS 4322 | Strength & Conditioning | 3 Credits |
EXS 4325 | Sport Psychology | 3 Credits |
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any two activity courses | 2 Credits |
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