Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
42 |
| REQUIRED MINOR HOURS |
NONE |
| ADDITIONAL HOURS REQUIRED |
17 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
59 |
| PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: BIO 101 AND COMM 233 |
The Gardner-Webb University athletic training program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the knowledge and/ or skills that pertain to the treatment, rehabilitation and/or reconditioning of a physically active person with an injury or illness;
- Utilize evidence-based practice information and skills to facilitate appropriate care for a variety of patient populations;
- Demonstrate verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills that are organized, coherent, accurate, and professionally prepared and delivered;
- Recognize, summarize, and integrate culture competence knowledge and skills for diverse patient populations within a variety of settings;
- Recognize, summarize, and integrate primacy of patient knowledge and skills within a variety of settings; and
- Recognize current events and/or opportunities that exist within the profession of athletic training and actively participate in such opportunities.
Transfer Students
Any student wishing to transfer into the athletic training program must submit transcripts, syllabi, and course descriptions to the Athletic Training Program Director (AT PD) for all athletic training classes for credit evaluation. All admission requirements contained within ATTR 101 must be met for admission into the athletic training program. Classes containing cognitive competencies will be evaluated to see which, if any, fulfill the Athletic Training Program requirements. Classes containing psychomotor competencies will require a challenge examination. Course credit will be awarded after a student has taken the challenge examination and demonstrated proficiency of those competencies. The student will have the first semester of enrollment to take the challenge examination and demonstrate proficiency of psychomotor competencies.
Grade Requirements
Athletic training students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher by the end of the fall semester sophomore year. In accordance with University policy, each student must have a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) on each course in the major field of study. Failure to make a mark of “C” (2.00) or higher will not allow the student to take additional coursework within the major until a satisfactory grade is completed for the course(s) involved. Athletic training students must also have a minimum grade of “C” (2.00) in their additional course requirements (EXSI 335 Kinesiology, EXSI 224 Nutrition for Wellness and Performance, BIOL 203 and BIOL 204 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II).
Academic Probation
Any ATS may be placed on academic probation for unacceptable progress in his/her clinical education, any violation of the ATS code of conduct, or if his/her cumulative GPA falls below 2.50 after admittance into AT Program.
At the end of each semester each ATS’s overall performance is formally reviewed and, if necessary, the student is notified by the AT Program Director in writing of their probationary status.
Probation may include provisions such as required study hall, alteration of clinical education experience time, community service or any other deemed appropriate for the violation(s). Decisions regarding such provisions will be determined by the AT PD and other parties as necessary (Clinical Education Coordinator, Preceptor, etc.). If at the end of the probation semester, the ATS has been unable to attain academic standards, make satisfactory progress or complete provisions as outlined by AT PD, they will be suspended, resulting in dismissal from the athletic training program.
Suspension
An ATS may be suspended for inadequate academic progress, conduct/behavioral concerns, or failure to meet standards set forth by the athletic training program. Suspension is defined as dismissal from the ATP which can occur due to not meeting probationary standards, reaching a disciplinary level three, or violating a policy (AT or Gardner-Webb) where suspension is appropriate. Suspension may result immediately or may take effect at the end of an academic semester.
Academic suspension is defined as receiving a “C-” or below in one of the required athletic training courses (this includes both the major courses and additional requirements). The ATS will be unable to continue sequencing through AT courses or clinical education until he/she has retaken the course and received the required grade. If an ATS is suspended from the program for academic ineligibility, he/she may reapply to the program once he/she has met athletic training program standards as outlined by the suspension notification. Reapplying consists of completing an abbreviated application form and an interview with the AT PD and CEC. The ATS would re-enter the program at the level last completed successfully. ATSs who are suspended for academic reasons can request academic assistance from the AT PD. ATS(s) who are suspended for other reasons may not be eligible to reapply to the ATP; eligibility will be outlined in a formal suspension letter to the ATS.
Technical Standards
The Athletic Training Program at Gardner-Webb University is a rigorous and intense, competency-based program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. These specific requirements are determined by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association-Education Council and are identified in the document “NATA Athletic Training Education Competencies.” An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [CAATE]). Abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the Athletic Training Program. For a listing of the specific cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for successful completion of the Gardner-Webb University Athletic Training Program, please refer to the Clinical Skills Manual or contact the Athletic Training Program Director.
Additional Costs
All costs incurred with application and acceptance into the program are the athletic training student’s responsibility. These costs may include, but are not limited to:
- Uniform costs;
- Health Insurance;
- Background Check;
- Transportation to and from off-campus sites;
- Supplies: fanny pack, scissors, etc;
- Membership to athletic training organizations of approximately $90.00;
- Liability/malpractice insurance of approximately $30.00; and
- Annual training/recertification fees as required by the ATP.
Program Requirements
Required Major Hours
| ATTR 101 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 1 |
| ATTR 222 | First Aid and Management of Acute Injuries and Illness | 3 |
| ATTR 225 | Recognition and Care of Injuries | 3 |
| ATTR 230 | Fundamentals of Protective Equipment and Prophylactic Procedures | 2 |
| ATTR 324 | Evaluation of the Lower Extremity | 3 |
| ATTR 325 | Evaluation of the Upper Extremity | 3 |
| ATTR 332 | Rehabilitation and Reconditioning | 3 |
| ATTR 342 | Athletic Training Organization and Administration | 3 |
| ATTR 402 | Medical Conditions and Pharmacology | 3 |
| ATTR 404 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| ATTR 430 | Athletic Training Seminar | 3 |
| ATTR 200 | Athletic Training Clinical I | 2 |
| ATTR 201 | Athletic Training Clinical II | 2 |
| ATTR 300 | Athletic Training Clinical III | 2 |
| ATTR 301 | Athletic Training Clinical IV | 2 |
| ATTR 400 | Athletic Training Clinical V | 2 |
| ATTR 401 | Athletic Training Clinical VI | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Additional Hours Required
| EXSI 335 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSI 224 | Nutrition for Wellness and Performance | 3 |
| BIOL 203 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 204 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Total Credit Hours: 59
Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors
None.
Additional information can be obtained from the Gardner-Webb Athletic Training website and the Athletic Training Student Manual.