Athletic Training, B.S.

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(120 UNITS)

The Department of Kinesiology offers a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training through its Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), which is nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon successful completion, students earn a B.S. in Athletic Training and are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). Please refer to the program website (hhd.fullerton.edu/at) for the most current ATEP information.

Admissions Policies and Procedures

CSUF admission does not guarantee admission into the AT major. Competitive admission involves the applicant’s academic history, athletic training experiences, professional recommendations and communication skills. The AT Selection Committee includes AT-related faculty, staff and students. Minimal academic, clinical, professional and technical standards are required to enter and remain in the ATEP. Ongoing assessments determine appropriateness for retention, probation or dismissal. Applicants MUST have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5. Once admitted to the ATEP, the student’s major will be changed to AT.

Application Materials

ATEP application packets are available online (hhd.fullerton.edu/at/). A completed application and required support materials must be submitted to the ATEP director by Feb. 1.

Course Prerequisites

Applicants must pass (“C” or better) these courses or their equivalent prior to entering the Athletic Training major:

CHEM or PHYS course from G.E. Category B.1
HESC 101 - Personal Health (3)
KNES 200 - Foundations of Athletic Training (3)
KNES 191A - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology A (4) or
BIOL 361 - Human Anatomy (4)
PSYC 101 - Introductory Psychology (3)

Clinical Prerequisites

All ATEP applicants must complete and document 100 hours of clinical experience under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Support Materials

Applicants must submit the following:

Three Recommendation Forms (ATEP Application Packet) from individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to succeed in the ATEP (health care professionals, coaches, professors, etc.)
Personal Statement (<500 words). This document should briefly detail the candidate’s reasons for pursuing athletic training, previous related experiences, expectations of the ATEP and future professional goals
Transcripts of all college credits
Proof of current Emergency Cardiac Care

ATEP Standards

AT students must achieve and maintain Academic, Professional, Clinical and Technical standards. Failure to comply may result in probation or dismissal. Once admitted, all students shall meet or exceed the following ATEP Standards:

Academic Standards

Minimally achieve and maintain:

Fulltime CSUF student status
2.5 overall GPA
3.0 Athletic Training Core GPA (no grade below “C”)
2.5 Athletic Training Foundation GPA
2.0 individual semester GPA

Clinical Standards

Minimally demonstrate:

Compliance with the clinical site policies and procedures
Effective and efficient time management skills
Complete 200-300 clinically supervised hours per semester
Complete and/or comply with:
- ATEP Clinical Practice Policy
- ATEP Communicable Disease Policy

Professional Standards

Minimally achieve and maintain:

Professional membership (National Athletic Trainers’ Association)
Completion of health screening upon admission, including immunications as needed
Legal background check upon admission
A valid Emergency Cardiac Care certification (CPR)
A positive and professional attitude and communications
Patient confidentiality
Positive leadership
Professional appearance
Respect for the property and rights of all others
Professional liability insurance

Technical Standards

Achieve and maintain ATEP Technical Standards as described in the ATEP Handbook and the website (hhd.fullerton.edu/at).

Additional Notes

All AT students must clearly understand the following:

Successful completion of the B.S. in Athletic Training does NOT guarantee certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer
To take the BOC exam as a CSUF graduate, one must successfully complete the AT major as described. CSUF will not sponsor any graduate who does not meet ALL ATEP Standards.
Failure to meet any of these standards may result in probation or dismissal from the Athletic Training major

Transfer Students

Transfer students must meet the same admissions requirements as other students, and should typically enter CSUF as a Kinesiology major. Upon ATEP admission, individuals will then change their major to Athletic Training.

ATEP Costs

ATEP students provide their own transportation (and any costs incurred) to and from clinical sites. Some clothing requirements will also be the responsibility of the student. The ATEP will provide liability insurance, medical kits and supplies, and most specialized clothing. Clinical courses require students to be a member of the NATA at a cost of approximately $100 per year.