Athletic Training, B. S.

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Declaration of a major in Athletic Training does not guarantee admission into the program. Students must formally apply and be admitted into the program and before beginning the professional sequence of courses and/or proceeding into advanced clinical placements. In addition to the academic requirements below, students are expected to adhere to the technical and professional standards of the program. For the most up to date information regarding these standards, program suspension, and termination refer to the Athletic Training program website linked from the School of Health Sciences.

Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.75
When do students apply? Completed applications must be received by September 15 for provisional admission to the program. Students will typically apply for porvisional admission to the program during their first semester at WCU. Students must have been provisionally admitted to the program for a minimum of one semester in order to apply for full admission to the program. Application for full admission to the program occurs December 15 of each year. Students will typically apply for full admission to the program during their second academic year at WCU.

Required Pre-requisites: Admission to the professional sequence requires completion of ATTR 150, ATTR 210, ATTR 265, HSCC 240, ATTR 221 and ATTR 283 with grades of C+ or higher in all courses. Students must also complete all clinical observation requirements at WCU or one of its approved affiliate clinical sites under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor prior to full admission to the program.

Retention in the Program: Students admitted into the program must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 and a major GPA of 2.75 to remain in the program. In addition students must earn a grade of C+ or better in each of the ATTR courses in the major.

Additional Information: Transfer students and WCU varsity athletes should contact the program director for program information. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Major Requirements

The major requires 74 hours as follows:

ATTR 210 - Clinical Anatomy & Biomechanics Credits: (4)
ATTR 221 - Therapeutic Modalities I Credits: (1)
ATTR 222 - Therapeutic Modalities II Credits: (1)
ATTR 283 - Clinical Education I Credits: (1)
ATTR 284 - Clinical Education II Credits: (1)
ATTR 323 - Therapeutic Modalities III Credits: (1)
ATTR 324 - Manual Therapy Credits: (1)
ATTR 330 - Clinical Measures for the Lower Extremity Credits: (2)
ATTR 340 - Clinical Measures for the Upper Extremity Credits: (2)
ATTR 350 - Analysis of Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity Credits: (3)
ATTR 360 - Analysis of Dysfunction of the Upper Extremity Credits: (3)
ATTR 265 - Clinical Physiology and Pathology Credits: (4)
ATTR 370 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine Credits: (3)
ATTR 375 - Therapeutic Exercise Credits: (4)
ATTR 377 - Physical Adaptation to Exercise Credits: (4)
ATTR 383 - Clinical Education III Credits: (3)
ATTR 384 - Clinical Education IV Credits: (3)
ATTR 410 - Organization and Administration in Athletic Training Credits: (3)
ATTR 415 - Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training Credits: (3)
ATTR 450 - Radiology and Diagnostic Procedures Credits: (1)
ATTR 483 - Clinical Education V Credits: (3)
ATTR 484 - Clinical Education VI Credits: (8)
ATTR 150 - Introduction to Athletic Training Credits: (3) (2 Lecture, 1 Lab)
HSCC 240 - Introduction to Emergency Medical Care Credits: (3)
HSCC 241 - Basic Emergency Medical Techniques Credits: (3)
ND 342 - Nutrition in Athletics Credits: (3)
ATTR 465 - Pathophysiology Credits: (3)

Electives

General electives, 7 hours.

Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/4640.asp to view the 8 semester curriculum guide.