Athletic Training Major

Holly Schmies, Director of Athletic Training Education
Room 129 Health Enhancement Center
Phone: 715-346-2922
E-mail: hschmies@uwsp.edu
web: http://www.uwsp.edu/hesa/athtraining/index.htm

Program Information

Faculty: H. Schmies, N. Weiler, R. Verdegan, A. Brugge
Medical Directors: James Banovetz, Jr., MD, PhD; Daniel Kraeger, DO, ATC

Consists of the academic and clinical program.

1. Academic Program: Consists of:

a. The Bachelor of Science or Arts general degree requirements.

1. Pre admission: AT 181,182, Bio 160 Psych 110, Phys 101, WLNS 123, HP/W 102.

2. Required: AT 181, 182, 200, 201, 251, 300, 301, 302, 303, 362, 370, 371, 380, 381, 382, 399, 400, 401, 420, 425, 430, 435; Coaching 372; Food and Nutrition 253; Clinical Lab Science 295; P ED 271, 310, 362; HP/W 312.

3. Collateral requirements: Biology 285; Chemistry 101; Human Development 265; Math 355.

2. Clinical Practicum: Complete seven credits awarded for clinical practicum in the following rotations:

Athletic Training Facility

Clinic/High School/Industrial

Lower Extremity Intensive

Upper Extremity Intensive

Equipment Intensive

General Medical

Strength and Conditioning

3. Complete a minimum of 1,500 field experience hours under the direct supervision of a NATABOC certified athletic trainer. These hours must be attained after acceptance into the program. If accreditation requirements change, the number of hours may change. Check with the chair for latest requirements.

Affiliation Agreements: This University has affiliation agreements with the following facilities to provide clinical practicum education for students. The clinical supervisors and instructors of the affiliated sites are extended university associate appointments.

Ministry Health Care, Stevens Point

Riverside Medical Center, Waupaca

Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield

Bone and Joint Clinic, Wausau

McDonough Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Wisconsin Rapids

Physical Therapy Associates, Stevens Point

Sport and Spine Clinic, Wausau

Academic Standards:

Admission requirements: Incoming freshmen and transfers who declare an athletic training major are "pre-majors."

1. Before you apply, complete, or be in progress with good standing, in the following: AT 181, AT 182, Biology 160, Physics 101, HP/W 102, Psychology 110, WLNS 123, with a grade of C- or better.

2. Students not accepted in their initial application may reapply the following spring. Students will continue work on general degree requirements and in their minor area of study while awaiting reapplication.

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

4. Request and complete the Athletic Training Educational Program application.

5. Submit four letters of recommendation.

6. Signed statement of acceptance for the athletic training educational program’s technical standards.

7. Complete the formal interview.

8. Application deadline is March 1. Admission decisions are provided to applicant in writing by April 1.

9. Athletic Training courses (courses beginning with the prefix AT) are to be completed at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Transfer courses in athletic training from other accredited UW System programs may be accepted.  However, transfer students must realize that additional courses may be required to meet program competencies and proficiencies.  If you are a transfer student or decide to major in athletic training after your freshman year, you may apply to the program after all pre-application requirements are complete. 

10. Meeting or exceeding the requirements for eligibility to apply for the professional program does not guarantee placement. Acceptance will be based upon academic credentials, interviews, and available clinical sites. Maximum number of students in the program is 35. Check with chair for latest requirements.

Upon Acceptance, students must complete:

1. Medical statement (including immunizations) indicating you are of good health and are free of tuberculosis.

2. Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination statement

3. Verification of student personal liability insurance prior to affiliated rotations.

4. When accepted, students must complete a background check as required by regulations in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS 12. 

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 (5.0) clinical evaluation scores. (Student athletic trainer evaluation form is based on a 5-point scale.)

4. Conduct oneself in a professional manner and adhere to the "NATA Code of Ethics." Failure to meet all of the retention criteria listed above will result in being placed on probation in the Athletic Training major. If the student does not attain all of the criteria for active status during the semester on probation, the student will be ineligible to continue in the major.