Admission Requirements

1) Students must meet the following criteria to be granted admission into the Undergraduate Athletic Training Internship Program

a) Graduating High School Students

i) Completed application including the following

(1) Official transcripts of secondary and higher education experiences

(2) Three completed recommendation forms

(3) One-page essay indicating interest in the profession of Athletic Training

(4) ACT/SAT scores

ii) Graduation from an approved high school

b) Current SFA Students (all of the above plus: )

i) On-site counseling interview with the Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainers, and Student Recruiting Committee

ii) Completion of KIN 357 – Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries

iii) 10 hours of observation in the Athletic Training Room

2) Approximately 6-8 students will be selected each year, during the Spring Semester

3) Criteria used to evaluate the student:

a) High school grades

b) High school rank

c) ACT/SAT scores

d) Interview

e) Recommendations

f) University GPA (must exceed 2.5 overall)

4) Prospective students will be informed early in the spring, regarding acceptance into the Undergraduate Athletic Training Internship Program

a) Students initially accepted will receive a letter of acceptance and will be given two weeks in which to accept or decline the invitation in writing. Any positions declined will be offered to the next students until the class is filled

b) When all positions are filled, those who were not accepted into the Undergraduate Athletic Training Internship Program will be notified in writing. Further, they will be advised to:

i) Remain in contact during the upcoming academic year

ii) If not invited to fill openings, please re-apply the following year

(Last Updated 11/16/2005)