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Athletic Training Education Program Requirements for Admission

 Because of the limited opportunities for clinical experience in  the Bethel University ATEP, a selection process is necessary to identify  the most appropriate candidates for the available positions. A  Selection Committee made up of the Certified Athletic Trainers  will evaluate each candidate based on overall GPA, GPA in the prerequisite courses, personal interviews with the Selection Committee, written application materials and letters of recommendation. The number  of students accepted into the ATEP Clinical Experience each year  is dependent upon the constraints of clinical settings and the  number of clinical supervisors available.

 Application packets are available in the HPE Office by November  1. Each candidate must have all application materials, including personal reference forms on file in the Program Director's office  by January 7.

 Application packets include:

1. Application form
2. Three personal reference forms to be written by faculty, administrators,  coaches, or present or former employers.
3. Time line for selection of students
4. Technical Standards for Admission form

 Along with submitting the application materials, the candidate  must also meet the following minimum requirements to be considered  for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program:

1. attain a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA.
2. complete HPE120 First Aid, BIO109D Gen. Biology or BIO112D Intro to Molecular  and Cellular Biology or BIO113D Intro to Organismal Biology (for pre-PT), BIO201 Human Anatomy with a minimum grade of "C".
3. complete observation requirements (listed separately) and submit with  application.
4. submit to the program director, transcripts of all colleges attended.
5. commit themselves to a minimum of five semesters for the completion of  course work and clinical experiences.
6. provide proof of a physical exam on file at the College Health Service.
7. complete and submit Technical Standards for  Admission form with application

 After review, eligible candidates will be notified, and scheduled  for an interview with the selection committee.

 Application for admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program can begin during the fall semester of the student's sophomore  year. Students are encouraged to supplement their education with  an additional area of study to become more marketable.