Admission to Athletic Training
Requirements for Full-Time Status in the Athletic Training Major
Following are the criteria which will determine who may be admitted to the CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Educational Program (Full-Time Status) at the University of New Hampshire. Effective for all students admitted to UNH for Fall, 2002 (and after), their admission to the Athletic Training Major is on a conditional basis. (College of Health and Human Services Undecided and Internal/External Transfer students are also bound by these criteria)
- No student in the Athletic Training Major (conditional basis) is guaranteed the opportunity for Full-Time Status in the Major (i.e.,to gain clinical experience in the UNH athletic training rooms). The number of Full-Time Status students in the Major are limited by CAATE Standards and by available clinical experiences at UNH.
- All students (First-year, CHHS Undecided, Internal/External Transfers) desiring Full-Time Status in the Athletic Training Major at UNH must meet the following criteria:
(a) Meet with the Program Director to review policies and procedures.
- should be completed prior to attempting the following criteria:
(b) Complete KIN 506, Concepts of Athletic Training for the Professional, and KIN507, Concepts of Athletic Training for the Professional Laboratory, with grades of "C" (2.00) or better. (NOTE: ZOOL 507 is a prerequisite for KIN 506)
(c) Complete ZOOL 507-508, Human Anatomy and Physiology, with grades of "C" (2.00) or better.
(d) Minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.00
(e) Have the following materials in the Program Director’s office:
1) Program application form
2) Signed program requirements contract
3) Signed Technical Standards document
4) Proof of current physical and immunizations on record at UNH Student Health Services
5) Signed verification of having viewed and read ATEP Policies & Procedures Handbook
6) Letters of reference (2 required)
7) Student essay
- Determination of Rank Order Score:
(a) Overall G.P.A. …………………………………20%
(b) Required courses score
(grades in KIN 506 & 507, ZOOL 507 & 508) …………65%
(c) Letters of reference (2 required - special form) ……5%
(d) Student essay and interview ……………………10%
- The students' Rank Order Scores will establish an order of students attempting entry to the Major. If the available openings for the upcoming year are "X", then only the top "X" in the rank order will be admitted to Full-Time Status.
- A student who fails to receive permission to gain Full-Time Status may reapply for permission to enter the Major up to 1 more time (2 total) or before their Junior (3rd) year, whichever comes first, at the end of each Spring semester.
Requirements for Continuing Full-Time Status in the Athletic Training Major
- Students must earn a grade of C (2.00) or better and/or CR (for CR/F courses) in every required KIN course.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Sedory, ATC
Associate Clinical Professor / Program Director
CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Educational Program
University of New Hampshire
145 Main St. (Rm. 103, Field House)
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-1831
Dan.Sedory@unh.edu