Athletic Training Admission Requirements: Freshmen and Transfers

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Candidates in the Professional Practice Athletic Training Program at East Stroudsburg University must possess the necessary intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and communication skills to provide safe and effective athletic training services. The Athletic Training Program has established Technical standards for students interested in pursuing a career in athletic training. In addition to specific academic criteria, these Technical Standards are considered necessary for students engaged in all phases of the Athletic Training Program at East Stroudsburg University.To review the Program's Technical Standards (click here ) or go to esu.edu/academics/departments/athletic_training/documents/pdf/HealthSafetyTechnicalStandards2014.pdf

Admission of Freshmen and Transfers

Students enter ESU in Pre-Professional Phase and complete the secondary application process for students seeking acceptance into the Professional Phase. The East Stroudsburg University (ESU) Athletic Training Program (ATP) has students enrolled in two phases, Pre-Professional and Professional Phases. Freshman and Transfer students are admitted to East Stroudsburg University in the Pre-Professional Phase. This Pre-Professional phase represents a time (generally three semesters) during which the student addresses the prerequisites to the Professional Phase (ATEP 100, 202, 230, 235, and 285). The secondary application to the professional phase of the ATP at East Stroudsburg University is competitive among eligible candidates; which generally occurs in the fall semester of the sophomore year or subsequent spring semester. A profile of the typical student who is admitted to the Professional Phase of the major at ESU and who is successful in becoming a certified athletic trainer would include SAT scores of 1000 or above, a class rank in the top one third, an outgoing personality, a solid work ethic, good "people" skills, and a sincere interest in sports and in athletes.

Transfers: Applicants with a 2.5 quality point average will be considered for admission. Transfer students must complete all prerequisite coursework and satisfactorily complete all other prerequisites for admission to the Professional Phase of the program. Transfers should schedule an interview with the Director of the ATP as soon as possible after receiving notification of admission to the University.

Formal admission into the Professional Phase of the Athletic Training Program is contingent upon the Pre-Professional student meeting the standards listed below and completing the following prerequisites.

Standards for Progression to the Professional Phase of the Athletic Training Major:

Minimum quality point average of 2.50 overall and 3.00 in the major;
Meet Program's Technical Standards;
A grade of “C+” or above in all Pre-Professional course work (ATEP 100, 202, 230, 235 and 285);
A grade of "C" or better is required in all Athletic Training, "cognate" and "Directed General Education" course work;
Completion of Professional Phase Screening Packet and all clearances;
Advanced First Aid and CPR/AED Certification (ATEP 437) or EMT-B Certification prior to professional phase screening;
Approval of the Athletic Training faculty as indicated by appropriate signatures on the student's Athletic Training Plan of Study;
Interview with the Athletic Training Department Admissions, Progression and Graduation Committee (APG);
Concurrent enrollment in clinical field experiences (ATEP 487/ATEP 488/ATEP 489/ATEP 490) once admitted to the professional phase;
Reliable transportation once screened into the professional phase
Additional costs for clinical experience travel, uniforms, and athletic training equipment, as well as other related costs within academic plan of study ( click here ) or go to esu.edu/academics/departments/athletic_training/documents/pdf/general_info_sheet.pdf

Additional Information Pertaining to Admission into the ATP

Failure to maintain the aforementioned standards or failure to demonstrate appropriate professional skills and conduct in any clinical experience is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. The Program regularly updates standards and academic expectations. Students should review all academic and clinical standards with their academic advisor on a regular basis.

Students participating in intercollegiate athletics at East Stroudsburg University should, in concert with their academic adviser, plan a course of study that includes a minimum of one additional semester of academic and clinical work.

Transfers: Applicants with a 2.5 quality point average will be considered for admission. Transfer students must complete all prerequisite coursework and satisfactorily complete all other prerequisites for admission to the program. Transfers should schedule an interview with the director of the ATP as soon as possible after receiving notification of admission to the university.

Athletic Training Limited Enrollment Policy

The number of students in the Professional Practice Athletic Training Program is determined by the number of quality clinical placement opportunities for students. Subsequent to their application, students will be ranked and selected for admission to the ATP Professional Phase based upon:

Satisfactory performance (70% or higher) on the Sophomore Assessment Plan

Sophomore Competency Assessment
Sophomore Skills Assessment
Overall Quality Point Average: Scale 6-1 (4.00-3.75=6; 3.74-3.5=5; 3.49-3.25=4; 3.24-3.00=3; 2.99-2.75=2; 2.74-2.50=1)
Major Quality Point Average: Scale 4-1 (4.00-3.75=4; 3.74-3.50=3; 3.49-3.25=2; 3.24-3.00=1)
Recommendation of Faculty and a Clinical Preceptors: Scale 5-1
Admissions, Progression and Graduation Committee interview: Scale 5-1

A minimum score of "8" points is required for screening into the Professional Phase of the ATP. In the event that there are more qualified students then available clinical sites or there are ties that must be broken, a Sophomore Assessment Plan will determine placement status.

Retention Standards: Professional Practice Program