Athletic Training Admission Requirements: Freshmen and Transfers

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Students in the Athletic Training – Professional Practice 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 in conjunction with the Office of Disability Services 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 https://www.esu.edu/athletic_training/documents/19-20/heathsafetytechnicalstandards2019.pdf

Admission of Freshmen and Transfers

Freshmen and Transfers students are admitted to ESU in the Pre-Professional Athletic Training Major.  Students are assessed after the pre-professional courses are completed to assure they meet the requirements for the professional phase of the ATEP at East Stroudsburg University contingent on meeting the Standards for Progression. A profile of the typical student who is successful in the professional phase of the major and 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.

The 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). 

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:

1. Minimum quality point average of 2.50 overall and 3.00 in the major;
2. Meet Program's Technical Standards;
3. A grade of “C+” or above in all Pre-Professional course work (ATEP 100, 202, 230, 235 and 285);
4. A grade of "C" or better is required in all Athletic Training, "cognate" and "Directed General Education" course work;
5. Advanced First Aid and CPR/AED Certification (ATEP 437) or EMT-B Certification prior to professional phase screening;
6. Concurrent enrollment in clinical field experiences (ATEP 487/ATEP 488/ATEP 489/ATEP 490) once admitted in the professional phase;
7. Reliable transportation once screened into the professional phase
8. 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 https://www.esu.edu/athletic_training/documents/16-17/general_info_sheet_U.pdf 

 Retention Standards:  Professional Practice Program

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.

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