Admission & Program Requirements

All students must meet the following criteria prior to being officially admitted into the program:

1. Admission to East Texas Baptist University. Athletic Training should be indicated as the major on the application.
2. Submission of Athletic Training Educational Program application to Program Director. The application includes the following:
   • Three letters of reference (from someone other than a family member)
   • Academic transcripts
   • ACT and / or SAT scores
   • Written essay outlining professional goals and objectives which should reflect a sincere interest in athletic training as a profession.
   • Proof of current CPR certification
   • Proof of current immunization records
   • Proof of liability insurance
   • Completed Health Screening / Physical Form
   • Proof of a Blood Borne Pathogen training course
   • Proof of HBV or declination of such
   • Signed Technical Standards Contract
   • Signed First Responder Contract
3. Completion of a personal interview with the Program Director
4. Completion of a Basic Skills Exam
5. Completion of a Basic Written Exam
6. Completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or above:
   • KINE 1141 Practicum in Athletic Training I
   • KINE 1142 Practicum in Athletic Training II
   • KINE 1301 Introduction to Kinesiology
   • KINE 1302 Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Human Body

The Athletic Training Education Program's admission process is competitive in nature with only 24 students being officially admitted. The deadline for admission to the program is August 1 of each year. All general education requirements are offered at ETBU or may be transferred from another college or university. Courses within the major must be taken at ETBU. Transfer students will be evaluated on an individual basis in reference to the major courses.

The profession of athletic training is physically as well as emotionally demanding. Students seeking a degree in athletic training must have certain abilities and skills relevant to the profession. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities; however, students are expected to perform in a reasonably independent manner. Students will be expected to perform clinical proficiency skills in a laboratory setting as well as real-life situations.

This information can also be found in the ATEP Policy and Procedure Handbook as well as the university catalog.

Contact Information:

David Collins, M.Ed., ATC, LAT
Director, Athletic Training Education Program
1209 N. Grove, Marshall, TX 75670
dcollins@etbu.edu
(903) 923-2196 (office)