Memo
To:
Athletic Training Candidates
From:
Patrick Sexton, Program Director
CC:
Date:
7/28/2016
Re:
Athletic Training Program Application
Please excuse the formality of this memo, I just wanted to provide you with some direction
as you enter the application process. As you know, the selection process is competitive
therefore not all who apply will be accepted. We are currently accepting 18 (we reserve the
right accept more qualified students) students for fall semester 2007. Although this may
seem like a relatively small number of students, it is necessary in order to maintain an
effective ratio in the clinical portion of the educational experience. The determination of an
effective ratio is based on the total workload of the clinical instructors, the clinical facilities,
and the number and nature of programs being served.
Each application packet includes the following: an Athletic Training Program Application
Checklist, an Application for Admission to the Athletic Training Major, a Confidential
Recommendation form, MSU Technical Standards, an Application for Admission to the
College, a Career Opportunities handout, a Clinical Experience Requirements guideline,
a Recommended Course Sequence handout, a sample of the Program Candidate
Evaluation form (completed by the ACIs when evaluating you) and a blank envelope.
Please begin by completing the Athletic Training Program Application Checklist, with
your advisor if necessary. (Please note: If you are planning on applying transfer credits
to complete your prerequisite courses, those courses MUST be approved by the
Program Director PRIOR to application.) The checklist, and all materials necessary to
complete the checklist (i.e. transcripts, recommendations, totaled observational hour
sheets, and all worksheets) MUST be turned in with your application. The Application
for Admission to the Athletic Training Major must be typed and signed. The
Confidential Recommendation should be turned in with your application materials, so
please collect the recommendations and turn them in with all of your materials. An
Application for Admission to the College of Allied Health and Nursing can be obtained
from the Human Performance Secretary in HC 1400 and must be completed and
returned to the Human Performance Department (you may have already done this).
Formal interviews will be scheduled for the latter part of April. It is your responsibility to
assure that all materials are properly completed and turned into the program director.
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ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE PROGRAM
DIRECTOR, PATRICK SEXTON, NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2007.
Selection will be based on numerical scores derived from the applicants overall GPA,
GPA in the required prerequisite courses, interview scores, observational evaluation
scores, recommendations, and total observational hours (not exceeding 100). Scores
will be entered, calculated, and ranked. The top 18 students will be admitted to the
program. You should be notified by June 1, 2007. Good luck to all!
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
Department of Human Performance – Athletic Training Major
Application for Admission to the Athletic Training Major
Please type in the shaded box or select from drop down menu, print and turn in all
application materials at the same time.
Name: (Last, First MI)
Present University Address:
Street/Apt:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Parent or Guardian’s Names:
Relationship:
AddressStreet/Apt:
City/State/Zip:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Your Date of Birth:
/
High School Attended:
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Graduation Date:
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Do you have current First Aid Certification:
CPR Certification:
Expires:
Expires:
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Other Colleges/Universities Attended (Please Include dates attended and degrees
obtained):
Additional Academic Direction (Please List All Majors and Minors):
Majors:
;
Minors:
;
Statement of your career plans (you may use another sheet of paper if necessary):
In pursuing the profession of Athletic Training, and from what you have learned/observed
over the past year, are you ready to make the necessary commitment to the time and
energies involved with the academic and clinical requirements of this program?
If No Please Explain:
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Do you have any athletic training experience other than your pre-athletic training
experience at Minnesota State University, Mankato?
If yes, please explain:
Did you participate in high school or collegiate athletics?
If Yes, please explain:
Do you have access to a computer in your campus home (i.e. dorm, apartment, house)?
Do you have off-campus access to the Internet?
What are your hobbies/interests, other than athletic training:
Are you currently a member of the NATA, or any other athletic training association?
If Yes, which associations:
What is your jacket size:
Shirt size:
Summer address:
Summer telephone:
Signature:________________________________
Date:
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Return to:
Patrick Sexton, EdD, ATC/R, CSCS
Director of Athletic Training Education
1400 Highland Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56002-8400
(507) 389-2092
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Athletic Training Education Program Application Checklist
Please complete this sheet and turn in with Application Materials. All information provided here
will be confirmed by the program director. It is the applicants responsibility to assure all
application materials and requirements are truthful, honest, complete, and turned in on or prior to
the deadline.
Course Prerequisites:
PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology
HLTH 101
Healthful Living
CHEM 111
Chemistry of Life Processes, or higher:
HP 140
Introduction to Athletic Training
HLTH 210
Advanced First Aid and CPR (or current card)
Grade/Credits
grade
0
grade
0
grade
0
grade
0
grade
0
**Note-if this class has not been taken for college credit it must be taken on-campus as a
First Responder section. In addition, specific competencies, contained only in first
responder or CPR-PR must be documented.
BIO 220
Human Anatomy
BIO 230
Human Physiology
HP 341
Athletic Training Techniques
HP 348
Structural Kinesiology and Biomechanics
Current Type of First Aid and CPR Certification:
Current First Aid Certification:
Expiration Date:
and
CPR with AED for the Professional Rescuer Expiration Date:
or
Current CPR with AED Certification:
Expiration Date:
grade
grade
grade
grade
/
/
/
/
/
/
0
0
0
0
Indicate any transfer courses by course number, credit load and approval by
program director before submission:
Transfer course nameCredit(s)
MSU course MSU credit(s)
PD Approval
1.
2.
3.
4.
Program Application:
Program application completed date:
Program application turned in date:
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Unofficial transcripts:
Unofficial transcripts from MSU
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Unofficial transcripts from previous institution:
College/University name
, Date
/
Recommendations: Turned in with application on
Technical Standards: Turned in with application on
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Observation Hour time Sheets (totaled): Turned in with application on
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Self-Addressed Envelope: Turned in with application on
Formal Interview: Scheduled/conducted on
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Technical Standards for the Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Program
at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been adopted and modified from the National
Athletic Trainer's Association's Education Council's Guidelines.
The following guidelines embody the physical, cognitive, and attitudinal abilities that an EntryLevel Athletic Trainer must be able to demonstrate in order to function in a broad variety of
clinical situations; and to render a wide spectrum of care to athletes and individuals engaged in
physical activity. The guidelines serve to recognize abilities essential to the development of these
Entry-Level abilities. Further, the guidelines reflect the necessary and required skills and abilities
identified for the Entry-Level Athletic Trainer as detailed in the NATA Athletic Training
Educational Competencies, the NATABOC, Inc., Role Delineation Study, and the Minnesota
Athletic Trainer's Act, Chapter No. 232S.F. No. 832; specifically Section 14, Subd.2, (4).
Technical Standards:
The following technical standards are presented in three sections. The introduction explains the
rationale for the technical standards and how they will be used by the athletic training education
program. The main section includes the technical standards and the techniques used to assess
each standard. The final section includes a statement that the student has read the technical
standards and, by their signature, acknowledges an understanding of the implications of the
standards.
Compliance with technical standards does not guarantee a student’s admission into the Minnesota
State University, Mankato Athletic Training Education Program or his/her eligibility for the
NATABOC certification exam.
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ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM
TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND RETENTION
The Athletic Training Education Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is a rigorous
and intense educational program that places specific cognitive, psychomotor, and affective
demands on the students enrolled in the program. It is the mission of this Athletic Training
Education
Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato to provide dedicated, effective undergraduate
teaching, scholarship, and research in service to our students and to the athletic and physically
active populations of the university, the state, the region, and the global community.
The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Educational 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 Allied Health
Education Programs [CAAHEP]). The following abilities and expectations must be met by all
students admitted to, and retained in, the Athletic Training Education Program. Each standard
will be assessed either individually or in a combination of the following methods: 1.) through a
medical/physical exam conducted by a medical doctor (Px), 2.) through the student’s performance
(including written and practical examination grades of C or higher) in required athlete training
coursework, i.e. prerequisite and core courses (CL), 3.) through clinical instructor semester
evaluations (CI), and 4.) through the formal interview process for program selection (FI). The FI
will consist of a formal interview with a panel of experts including athletic training faculty/staff, a
representative of the DSO, and Ad Hoc faculty member who is considered an expert in disability
services and the ADA. 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 technical standards does not guarantee a student’s admission into the Minnesota
State University, Mankato Athletic Training Education Program or his/her eligibility for the
NATABOC certification exam.
Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Education Program must demonstrate:
1.
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. (CL, CI, FI)
2.
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. (Px, CL, CI)
3.
The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues,
including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is
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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. (CL, CI, FI)
4.
The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and
accurately. (CL, CI)
5.
The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high
stress. (CL, CI, FI)
6.
The perseverance, diligence, and commitment to complete the Athletic Training
Education Program as outlined and sequenced. (CL, CI, FI)
7.
Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical
situations. (CL, CI, FI)
8.
Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional
education and quality patient care. (CL, CI, FI)
Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Educational Program will be required to verify
they understand and meet these technical standards or they believe that, with reasonable
accommodations, they can meet the standards.
The Office of Disability Services (DSO) in conjunction with the Athletic Training Program
faculty/staff and ad hoc faculty/staff will evaluate a student who states he/she could meet the
program’s technical standards with reasonable accommodations and confirm that the stated
condition(s) qualifies as a disability under applicable laws. The DSO facilitates accommodations
for individuals with disabilities, which ensures equal access to programs, services, and activities
offered by Minnesota State University, Mankato. The DSO can assist with advocacy, alternative
format of printed materials, alternative testing services, assistive technology, early registration,
note-taking, sign language interpreters, and text on tape. The office also acts as a resource and
referral agent for community contacts and disability related information. Emergency assistance is
also available on a 24-hour basis through the University Security Office. Grievances, questions
or requests related to equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities should be presented to the
ADA coordinator at (507) 389-2986, Voice/TDD.
If a student states he/she can meet the technical standards with reasonable accommodation, then
the University will determine whether it agrees that the student can meet the technical standards
with reasonable accommodation. This includes a review as to 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 internships deemed essential to graduation.
I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards for selection listed above, and I
believe to the best of my knowledge, that I meet each of these standards without accommodation.
I understand that if I am unable to meet these standards I will not be admitted into the program.
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Signature of Applicant
Date
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alternative statement for students requesting accommodations:
I certify that I have read and understand the technical standards of selection listed above and I
believe to the best of my knowledge that I can meet each of these standards with certain
accommodations. I will contact the Disabilities Services Department and the Athletic Training
Education Program Director to determine what accommodations may be available. I understand
that if I am unable to meet these standards with or without accommodations, I will not be
admitted into the program.
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Signature of Applicant
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