Athletic Training Quick Facts
Updated: 3/17/15
Bachelor of Arts: Athletic Training
Contact:
Dr. Kirk Brown – Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
 brownk@uncw.edu
 910.962.7184
 Hanover Hall 119E
 http://people.uncw.edu/brownk/UNCAThomepage.htm
Student Involvement Opportunities:
 Athletic Training Student Association
Admission Requirements:
 2.7 overall GPA on all coursework attempted (both transfer and UNCW
coursework are considered)
 Application to the AT program occurs during the Spring semester and students
will complete the various components of the application process during the
ATR 210 course – deadline for application materials is end of Spring semester
o All students interested in applying to AT must be taking this course
during the Spring
o The AT application is not a course requirement of the class but the class
does help guide students through their application
o Candidate interviews are held during the last two weeks of April
 BIO 201, ATR 210 (only offered in the spring) and PSY 105 (ATR 210 and PSY
105 can be in progress while applying – BIO 201 is prerequisite for ATR 210)
 Grade of “C-“ or better for BIO 201, ATR 210 and PSY 105 (In order to remain in
the program after acceptance, all AT courses must be completed with a “C” or
better)
 Minimum of 40 observation hours in athletic training room (completed while
enrolled in ATR 210)
 Two page reflection paper
 Application Form – AT application is online except forms that require a
Bachelor of Arts: Athletic Training
What does an Athletic Trainer Do?
 A certified athletic trainer (ATC) is practiced
by athletic trainers and health care
professionals who collaborate with physicians
to optimize activity and participation of
patients and clients. Athletic training
encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and
intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic
medical conditions involving impairment,
functional limitations, and disabilities.
 Traditionally, certified athletic trainers have
worked with high school, college and
professional athletic teams. However, today,
athletic trainers can be found working almost
anywhere people are physically active. This
includes sports medicine clinics, hospitals, the
military, industrial and commercial industries,
the performing arts, auto racing, rodeo, and
the traditional settings listed above.
Program Overview:
 There are between 35 – 40 applicants each
year and the program accepts 14
 ATR courses (other than ATR 210) are for
majors only
 Six semester program
 Cohort based model
 Two Faculty members (who teach every
course)
 No online courses are available at this time
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signature (app. Form, technical standards and confidentiality statement)
Minimum of two faculty recommendations - this is an online questionnaire
provided to the faculty members by the students applying to the program
Interview with Athletic Training Selection Committee
Proof of physical examination including immunization and tetanus shot records
Proof of HBV or waiver – Hepatitis B (Flu Shot or waiver also needed
Completion of the technical standards form:
http://people.uncw.edu/brownk/Technical_Standards_files/TechnicalStandard
s.pdf
Clinical evaluation from the athletic training staff
Additional Pre-Physical Therapy Recommended Courses:
 CHM 101
 CHM 102
 PHY 101
 PHY 102
 BIO 201
 BIO 240
 BIO 241
 STT 215
 Additional PSY
Recommended Courses for Students Interested in Graduate Studies:
 STT 215
 EXS 359
University Studies –AT courses count for:
 1 Writing Intensive (ATR 445)
 2 Information Literacy (ATR 445 and CSC 105)
 1 Quantitative and Logical Reasoning (CHM 101)
 Exploration Beyond the Classroom (One approved clinical experience)
 Capstone Course (ATR 490)
 Competency that AT majors complete is Modeling (BIO 201, CHM 101, PSY 105)
Athletic Training Highlights:
 87.88% passing rate on the Board of
Certification exam over the past 3 years
 Variety of clinical settings such as New
Hanover Regional Medical Center,
intercollegiate and high school athletics,
sports medicine clinics, outpatient surgical
and primary care facilities
 Since 2006, AT students have completed over
94,000 clinical hours
Major Requirements:
 73 hours - BIO 201; CHM 101; PSY 105; ATR
210, 211, 300, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307,
445, 448, 449, 450, 490; BIO 240, 241, CSC
105; HEA 465; EXS 340, and 349
What advisors need to know about AT…
 AT courses from other institutions are not
accepted
o This should be true of all AT programs
as the accreditation standards require
assessment of AT competencies
o Those courses could still be counted
for general electives though
 Many students interested in both AT and PT
(PT pre-requisites are an additional 18 hours)
 Encourage Students to join learning
community (cap is 25)
 CSC 105 is a requirement for the program as it
meets an IL requirement and the computer
competency for the program
Athletic Training Quick Facts
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Additional Costs of the Program:
Following acceptance to the program, students are required to attain liability
insurance, a background check and drug testing that equates to a total cost of roughly
$280. If, for whatever reason, an accepted student were to fail any of those, they would
not be able to continue in the AT program as that would prevent the student from
fulfilling AT clinical requirements need to attain their degree. Then the student with the
next highest score would be accepted to the program.
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150 clinical hours per semester for all six
semesters
o Courses are only offered during Fall
and Spring so these clinical hours
could not be completed in the
summer
Students are assigned clinicals and placed in a
variety of areas to build experiences (on
campus, non-profits, organizations, hospitals,
high schools)
There is a fairly high attrition rate but it’s early
in the program
Upon completion of the program, students
take the BOC exam for their certification
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Core Course Descriptions:
ATR 210. Introduction to Athletic Training (3) Pre-requisites: Permission of instructor and BIO 201, Co-requisites: PSY 105. Introduction to the
profession of athletic training. Topics will cover: injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate
and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, organizational and professional health and well-being. Lecture and laboratory skill practice
included.
ATR 211. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) Pre-requisite: Athletic training majors only. This course will focus on acquiring knowledge
and applying foundational concepts of athletic training in the areas of anatomy and kinesiology, general pathology of injury, injury prevention
strategies and risk management techniques. Completion of minimum 150 or a maximum 250 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an
approved clinical instructor/certified licensed athletic trainer. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour each week.
BIO 240. Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3) Prerequisite: BIO 201 and CHM 101. Lecture must be taken concurrent with BIOL 240. An
introduction to the human organism with particular emphasis on maintenance of an internal steady state. Tissues, musculoskeletal, nervous, and
endocrine systems are stressed. Three lecture hours each week.
BIO 241. Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3) Prerequisite: BIO 240. Lecture must be taken concurrent with BIO-L 241. A comprehensive study
of human organ systems as relates to the maintenance of homeostasis. Topics include cardiovascular, repiratory, digestive, urinary, and
reproductive systems. Three lecture hours each week.
ATR 300. Seminar with Allied Health Care Professionals (1) Prerequisite: Athletic training majors only or by consent of instructor. This class is
designed to expose athletic training students to various allied health care professionals from different settings.
ATR 302. Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (3) Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 304 and ATR 306; co-requisites ATR 305
and ATR 307. Theoretical fundamentals of therapeutic interventions with regard to the evidenced-based practice of therapeutic modalities.
Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 303. Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training (3) Pre-requisites: Athletic training majors only ATR 302, ATR 305, and ATR 307; and corequisite: ATR 448. Theoretical fundamentals of therapeutic interventions with regard to the evidence-based practice of physical rehabilitation
and psychosocial strategies relating to the injury process. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 304. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I (3) Pre-requisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 211 and BIO 240; co-requisites: ATR 306 and BIO
241. Ttheoretical fundamentals of clinical evaluation and diagnosis with regard to evidence-based practice of orthopedic injuries to the spine
and lower extremity. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
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ATR 305. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II (3) Pre-requisites: Athletic Training majors only, ATR 304, and ATR 306; and co-requisites: ATR 302 and
ATR 307. Theoretical fundamentals of clinical evaluation and diagnosis with regard to evidence-based practice of orthopedic injuries to the spine
and upper extremity. Lecture and laboratory skill practice included.
ATR 306. Clinical I in Athletic Training (3). Pre-requisites: Athletic Training majors only, ATR 211 and BIO 240; co-requisites: ATR 304 and BIO 241.
This course will assess students on the clinical applications of acute care management of injuries and illnesses including planning, examination
and immediate care of emergent conditions. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory
skill practice included.
ATR 307. Clinical II in Athletic Training (3) Pre-requisites: Athletic Training majors only, ATR 304 and ATR 306; and co-requisites: ATR 302 and ATR
305. This course will assess students on the clinical applications of clinical evaluation and diagnosis of the spine and lower extremity with regard
to current evidence-based practice. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory skill
practice included.
EXS 340. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (3) Prerequisite: minimum C- in EXS 216 (or C- in BIO 240). Neuromuscular and mechanical
principles of human movement, with emphasis on movement analysis most often encountered in fitness activities and sport skills.
EXS 349. Physiology of Exercise and Sport (4) Prerequisite: EXS 216 or BIO 240. Fundamental responses of the human body to the stress of
exercise, including compensatory adjustments to long-term physical training. Three lecture and two lab hours each week.
ATR 445. Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3) Pre-requisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 303 and ATR 448; and corequisites ATR 449 and ATR 450. Topics will focus on understanding the dynamics of a complex healthcare system with regards to the delivery
and management of individualized patient care.
ATR 448. Clinical III in Athletic Training (3) Pre-requisites: Athletic training majors only, ATR 302, ATR 305, and ATR 307; and co-requisite: ATR
303. This course will assess students on the clinical applications of clinical evaluation and diagnosis of the spine and upper extremity with regard
to current evidence-based practice. Minimum requirement of 150 to maximum of 250 clinical experience hours. Lecture and laboratory skill
practice included.