College of Health and Public Affairs

HEALTH SCIENCES

ATHLETIC TRAINING TRACK (B.S.)

HPA2 210, 407-823-3463
http://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/health.pro/athletic
E-mail: kschellh@mail.ucf.edu
Undergraduate Program Director: Kristen C. Schellhase, MEd, ATC, CSCS

Admission Requirements

Students may only begin the athletic training program track in the Summer B semester and must have:

1. Acceptance to the University as an undergraduate student in Health Sciences - Athletic Training Pending. Acceptance into the university does not constitute admission into the Program in Athletic Training.
2. A separate application to this competitive restricted access program must be made to the Program in Athletic Training. Acceptance into the university for the summer semester is necessary before acceptance into the Program in Athletic Training can occur.
3. A minimum of 2.75 overall grade point average and a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in program prerequisites.
4. Completion of an AA degree from a Florida Community College; or completion of UCF’s General Education Program.
5. This limited access program is work-intensive and courses include clinical practice in a variety of settings. Due to this intensity, it is strongly recommended that students be at least one year post high school prior to applying to the program. Students with concerns or questions should contact the program to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
6. Consent of Program Director.
7. A minimum of 100 documented clock hours working, volunteering, or shadowing with a licensed certified athletic trainer (ATC) prior to application. At least 50 of these hours must be obtained within a traditional athletic training setting (high school, college, professional).

Technical Standards Requirement

The Program in Athletic Training at University of Central Florida is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. 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 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]). The following abilities and expectations must be met by all students admitted to the Program in Athletic Training. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program. Compliance with the program's technical standards does not guarantee a student's eligibility for the BOC examination.

Candidates for selection to the Program in Athletic Training must demonstrate:

• The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm;
• Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients;
• The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is not limited to, the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgments and treatment information effectively. Students must be able to understand and speak the English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice;
• The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and accurately;
• The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress;
• The perseverance, diligence and commitment to complete the athletic training education program as outlined and sequenced;
• Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations;
• Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care.

Candidates for selection to the Program in Athletic Training will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards or that they believe that, with certain accommodations, they can meet the standards. University of Central Florida will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the program's technical standards with accommodation and confirm that the stated condition qualifies as a disability under applicable laws. If a student states he/she can meet the technical standards with accommodation, then the University will determine whether it agrees that the student can meet the technical standards with reasonable accommodation; this includes a review a whether the accommodations requested are reasonable, taking into account whether accommodation would jeopardize clinician/patient safety, or the educational process of the student or the institution, including all coursework, clinical experiences and internship deemed essential to graduation. Each candidate must provide a copy of a recent physical examination by a physician.

Degree Requirements

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog
• Students should complete the General Education Program, Admission Foreign Language requirement and the Common Program Prerequisites before transferring within the Florida Public University/Community College System
• Students should consult with a departmental advisor
• Accepted students must agree to be available for practicum requirements which may occur during times and days which are outside of the UCF Academic Calendar; once admitted into the Program in Athletic Training, students must consult the Clinical Education Coordinator and/or Program Director well in advance of any potential scheduling conflicts
• The courses designated in sections 1 and 2 below may be taken at a Florida Community College, and should usually be completed in the first 60 hours
• UCF Residency Requirement: 30 hours

(36 hrs)

1. UCF General Education Program

9 hrs

A. Communication Foundations

9 hrs

B. Cultural Historical Foundations

6 hrs

C. Mathematical Foundations

1. Select MAC 1105
2. Select STA 2023

6 hrs

D. Social Foundations

1. Select POS 2041
2. Select PSY 2012

6 hrs

E. Science Foundations

1. BSC 2010C
2. CHM 1032

(15 hrs)

2. Common Course Prerequisites

The following courses are required before entering the professional phase of the Program in Athletic Training. Each of the required courses must have a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.

(62 hrs)

3. Professional Phase

The following courses are required to complete the professional phase of the Program in Athletic Training. Each of the required courses must have a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.

none

4. Upper Division Restricted Electives

(120 hrs)

5. Departmental Exit Requirements

Two years of successful clinical rotation under the direct supervision of a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

(variable)

6. Electives

Select from upper level courses, with departmental advisors approval. May be outside of the department. Suggested electives relate to health, athletics, science, business, education, administration, and psychology.

(0-8 hrs)

7. Foreign Language Requirements

• Admissions: Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year of one foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation.
• none
  Graduation:

8. Program Exit Requirements

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 and a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) in prerequisite and major courses are required for graduation from the Program in Athletic Training. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates are eligible to apply to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The examination application requirements include criteria related to criminal history and academic disciplinary history. Applicants to the Program in Athletic Training are encouraged to investigate these requirements before beginning the Program in Athletic Training.

9. University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
• 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 30 of the last 36 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, the CLAST and nine hours of Summer credit (if applicable)

120 hrs

Total Semester Hours Required

• Related Programs: Aging Studies Certificate, Business, Public Administration, Sports and Fitness
• Related Minors: Business, Computer Sciences, Aging Studies, Biology, Coaching, Fitness Training, Health Information Management, Health Sciences, Health Services Administration and Public Administration. Courses leading to a teaching certificate (education) are also appropriate. Electives in advanced scientific, clinical or quantitative subjects are also advisable.

Transfer Notes:

• 4 hrs
  Biology I with Lab (BSC 1010/L)
• 8 hrs
  Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (BSC X093 and X094 or BSC X085 and X086)

Students that transfer with an AA degree and will be pursuing a BS degree must meet the University foreign language admission requirements for graduation.

Tentative Course Schedule for Entering Freshmen