To be eligible for admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program at Southern Arkansas University, the student must have a health examination, sign a technical standards acknowledgment form, and meet the following criteria:
1. Be a full-time student at Southern Arkansas University.
2. Have completed the following courses in the fall semester of the pre-professional year with a grade of B or better in the following:
a. AT 1001 Gateway to Athletic Training;
b. HS 1403 Personal and Community Health;
c. and HS 3413 First Aid and Safety/CPR.
3. Have completed the required observation hours (50-100) as outlined in AT 1001.
4. Have maintained a grade point average of 2.50 or better on a 4.00 scale for the fall semester.
5. Have current CPR/First Aid/AED certification from ARC or equivalent.
Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.
Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)
A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL
A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL
A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS
Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent
Completion of EF Level 4
A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section
A score of 19 on the ACT English
Completion of Level 4 of SAU ESL program
Southern Arkansas University offers a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. This degree is the foundation of a unique Athletic Training Program in which students learn competencies and skills in athletic training through a structured curriculum, clinical education and supervised clinical experiences. Students accumulate clinical experience hours that are directly supervised by the athletic training staff at SAU. Upon completion of the program and required courses, the student will graduate with a degree in athletic training and will be able to sit for the Board of Certification exam. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
The program offers a coeducational environment where athletic training students have an opportunity to gain experience with a variety of sports, including volleyball, football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s track and field. In addition, students have the opportunity to gain experience in local area high schools and with local allied healthcare professionals.
Additional Education Costs
Athletic Training Program Admission
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University Requirement – 2 hours
GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar
General Education – 35 hours (PSYC 2003 General Psychology is required)
Major Requirements – 83 hours
AT 1001 Gateway to Athletic Training
AT 1012 Taping and Bandaging in Athletic Training
AT 2003 Evaluation of Upper Extremity
AT 2013 Evaluation of Lower Extremity
AT 2031 Clinical Experience I
AT 2041 Clinical Experience II
AT 3003 Therapeutic Modalities
AT 3012 Pathology of Athletic Injuries
AT 3013 Therapeutic Exercise
AT 3023 Strength and Conditioning
AT 3031 Clinical Experience III
AT 3033 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
AT 3041 Clinical Experience IV
AT 4003 Professional Healthcare Issues
AT 4013 Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
AT 4031 Clinical Experience V
AT 4041 Clinical Experience VI
ESCI 3003 Motor Learning and Development
ESCI 3043 Nutrition and Human Performance
ESCI 4333 Instrumentation and Physiological Assessment
ESCI 4363 Exercise Prescription and Fitness Program
HKR 4923 Measurement and Evaluation in HKR
HS 1403 Personal and Community Health
HS 2043 Human Anatomy and Physiology
HS 2413 First Aid and Safety/CPR
HS 2443 Techniques in the Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HS 3243 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
HS 4013 Adapted Kinesiology
HS 4023 Pharmacology in Sports
HS 4243 Exercise Physiology
HS 4433 Advanced Athletic Training Techniques
REC 3623 Psychology of Sports
3 hours selected from the following:
CSCI 1102/1101 Introduction to Computing/Lab
EDUC 2023 K-12 Education Technology
IS 1003 Introduction to Computers
Career opportunities for the certified athletic trainer lie in areas such as high schools, colleges, universities, clinics, industries, corporate settings and professional sports programs.
International Student Insurance: $1320 per year
