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LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
CHE 103


CHE 152		 Introduction to General , Organic, and Biological Chemistry OR
General Chemistry		 5


4
BIO 130 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 140 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
KPE 101 Orientation to Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training 1
KPE 280 Introduction to Athletic Training 2
KPE 280-L Introduction to Athletic Training Lab 1
ATR 102 Risk Management and Emergency Response 1
ATR 290 Clinical Internship I 3
ATR 291 Clinical Internship II 3
TOTAL 24-25

UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE TITLE UNITS
KPE 312 Motor Learning and Motor Development 3
KPE 325 Structural Kinesiology 2
KPE 327 Applied Biomechanics 2
KPE 340 Physiology of Exercise 3
KPE 440 Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation of Human Performance 3
ATR 385 Pathology of Injury and Illness 3
ATR 387 Assessment of Lower Extremity Pathology 3
ATR 388 Assessment of Head, Spinal, and Upper Extremity Pathology 3
ATR 390 Clinical Practicum I 3
ATR 391 Clinical Practicum II 3
ATR 410 Therapeutic Exercise 3
ATR 415 Therapeutic Modalities and Pharmacology 4
ATR 460 Management of Allied Health Care 3
ATR 493 Clinical Preceptorship I 2
ATR 494 Clinical Preceptorship II 1
TOTAL 41

RECOMMENDED COURSES

COURSE TITLE UNITS
PED 300 Optimal Health 2
PED 470
 Praxis of Strength Training, Conditioning and Kinesiatrics 3

ACCREDITATION OF THE ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM

The ATEP is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

ADMISSION TO THE ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM (ATEP)

Students must apply for admission to the major. Space in the sophomore, junior and senior level courses is limited, and admission to the Athletic Training major is competitive. Selections for participation in the ATEP are made during the spring for the following fall semester.

ELIGIBILITY

Students are eligible to be considered for the Point Loma Nazarene University ATEP when the following criteria are met:
  • Submit an ATEP Application for Admission* by the first Friday in March.
  • Submit three letters of recommendation on the ATEP form.*
  • Complete all competencies required in Kinesiology and Physical Education 280 Introduction to Athletic Training and the companion laboratory Kinesiology and Physical Education 280L and achieve a grade of B- or better.
  • Complete all competencies in Athletic Training 102 Risk Management and Emergency.
  • Response and achieve a grade of B- or better.
  • Completion of 36 hours of observation in the PLNU Athletic Training Clinic verified by a PLNU ATC. Transfer students may do their observation in another Athletic Training setting, with hours verified by an ATC who must have their signature notarized.
  • Have a minimum grade point-average of 2.500**.
  • Submit a PLNU physical examination form*, see under Health Status below.
  • Meet and certify understanding of the Technical Standards for Admission to the ATEP.
  • Agree to and sign the PLNU Mission Statement Code of Conduct
  • Submit immunization record*.
  • Complete an interview with the ATEP Admissions Committee.
* Available on the PLNU ATEP Web site: http://www.pointloma.edu/Kinesiology/Programs/AthleticTraining/AthleticTrainingAdmission.htm
** Probationary admission status may be considered under special circumstances.

SELECTION

  • The ATEP Admissions Committee, comprised of ATEP faculty members and one student from each of the three student cohorts, rate each applicant on the following: quality of application, letters of recommendation, interview, clinical observation experience, grades in required courses, cumulative GPA, and completion of Technical Standards assessment and Code of Conduct endorsement.
  • Students are selected for admission to the ATEP in April and begin the program in August of the following academic year. These students are deemed the cohort of the year they are projected to graduate.

HEALTH STATUS

  • Submit a PLNU physical examination form completed by a physician or physician assistant stipulating the candidate is physically able to meet the technical standards and perform the duties of an Athletic Training student.
  • Students must have current immunizations prior to beginning their sophomore clinical courses. Immunization reporting form is available on the ATEP Web site: http://www.pointloma.edu/Assets/PLNU/Kinesiology/Athletics+PDF+Forms/Immunization+Record.pdf

PROBATIONARY ADMISSION STATUS

Should an applicant not meet the required prerequisite course grades or cumulative GPA requirement, he/she may apply to the program and be considered for a probationary admission status if all other admission criteria are met. A student admitted to the ATEP on probationary status must meet the requirements for retention in the ATEP as outlined below, or that student is not permitted to continue in the program.

Retention

All students admitted to the ATEP must maintain the following minimum standards to remain in good standing in the program:
  • Maintain a 2.500 cumulative GPA.
  • Adhere to and exhibit high levels of performance on the Technical Standards and enthusiastically adhere to and promote the Mission of the PLNU ATEP.
  • Earn a grade of C or better in the following courses: Athletic Training 290, 291, 385, 387, 388, 390, 391, 410, 415, 460, 493, 494.

PROGRAM PROVISIONS

  • Students are required to commute to off-campus internships via their own transportation arrangements.
  • Students are required to wear clothing that identifies them as a Student Athletic Trainer from PLNU. Most items are provided to students by the ATEP.
  • To complete the ATEP course of study requires a minimum of three academic years.

TRANSFER STUDENT POLICY

Transfer students may apply and gain admission to the ATEP under the following provisions, which should be met prior to application to the program:
  • After admission to the university and the ATEP, completion of the degree in Athletic Training requires a minimum of six semesters (typically three years) regardless of student classification and number of semester units completed.
  • All applicants are required to complete 36 hours of directed observation and all prerequisite courses (Athletic Training 102 and Kinesiology and Physical Education 280 and 280L or their equivalents) prior to application.
  • All prerequisite course work required for admission to the ATEP completed at another institution prior to matriculation to PLNU must be judged to be equivalent to PLNU courses. The student must demonstrate attainment of educational competencies required in those three courses by submitting the following to the ATEP director prior to applying: 1) official transcript(s) and course descriptions of all prerequisite courses with grades of B- or higher, 2) a university catalog copy showing prerequisite course descriptions, and 3) a course syllabus or contact information for the faculty who taught each of the courses.
Any Athletic Trainer (AT) may verify the 36 hours of required observation in an Athletic Training setting. If the verifying AT is not an employee of PLNU, a notary public must authenticate the signature. The log of hours and the AT verification of those hours must be presented with the ATEP application on the form found on the ATEP Web site: www.pointloma.edu/Kinesiology/Programs/AthleticTraining.htm.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The PLNU Athletic Training Education Program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin in any aspect of the administration of its educational program.

National Certification

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree in Athletic Training, students are eligible to apply for and take the NATA Board of Certification examination. Student Athletic Trainers who pass the national examination become Certified Athletic Trainers.