Athletic Training Major


Admission Requirements

 Incoming freshmen or transfers declaring an Athletic Training Major are "pre-majors."
  1. Before you apply, complete or be in progress with good standing in the following:  Athletic Training 181, Athletic Training 182, Biology 160, Physics 101, HP/W 102, Psychology 110, and Wellness 123. You must have a grade of C- or better in these pre-admission courses.

  2. Complete 14 hours of observational performance within the UWSP athletic training facility.  These hours are completed in Athletic Training 182.

  3. Have a minimum 2.75 grade point average in all credits attempted.

  4. Request (in writing) and complete the application document.

  5. Submit four letters of recommendation.

  6. Complete the formal interview.

  7. Application deadline March 1. Decisions on admittance are provided in writing by April 1.

  8. Total number of students in the program will not exceed 35. Check with program director for latest requirements.
Retention Standards

  1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA in major and collateral coursework.

  2. Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA in all credits attempted.

  3. Maintain 3.0 clinical evaluation scores. (Student athletic trainer evaluation form is based on a 5.0 point scale.)

  4. Maintain a C or better in all major and collateral coursework.