198 weeks of each semester. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the required meetings with the advisor. Call 801-626-7425 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements A. Before a student can be considered for the program, the following application requirements must be met: 1. Admission to Weber State University 2. Submit Athletic Training Student Application 3. Submit Letter of Intent 4. Complete AT2861 Level I Observation 5. Program Interview B. Application deadline is November 18th for consideration for each spring semester. Applicants will be notified of the selection committee's decision by December 15. Applications may be obtained from the Health Promotion and Human Performance Academic Advisor, Room SG 114 or ATEP Director. C. Students interested in transferring from another institution or from another major at Weber State University must meet University and College transfer requirements and complete the same requirements as freshmen in the Athletic Training Program. Selection Process A. All applicants will be ranked using a numerical scale on the following criteria: 1. Cumulative GPA (minimum 2.50) [0-4 weight in selection formula = 20%] 2. AT 2861 Level I Observation grade [0-4 weight in selection formula= 20%] 3. Letter of Intent [0-4 weight in selection formula= 20%] 4. Previous athletic training experience [0-4 weight in selection formula= 20%] 5. Strength of athletic training student's commitment as reflected in interview responses. [0-4 weight in selection formula= 20%] B. Students receiving the highest scores in the rating process and a positive recommendation from the selection committee will be invited to enter the athletic training major. The selection committee is comprised of the ATEP faculty and clinical instructors. Approximately twelve students can be chosen to enter the major each year, in compliance with accreditation guidelines concerning clinical instructor-to-student ratios. Selection into the ATEP is competitive and satisfaction of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. C. Applicants not invited to enter the athletic training program may reapply the following year. All applicants who eventually re-apply must meet all requirements in effect at the time of application. Students are encouraged to contact the ATEP Director for current admission requirements. D. All students selected for athletic training program must provide evidence of being able to meet the Technical Standards for Admission of the program (see http://documents.weber.edu/ catalog/0405/pages/hphpatb-standards.htm). Only those students who verify that they can meet those technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations, will be allowed to enter the program. Retention Requirements A. After students are selected into the Athletic Training Major, retention in the program will be based on the following criteria: 1. Grade "C" or better in all athletic training major courses (includes clinical experiences). 2. Average "C" or better in the professional knowledge and support courses. 3. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5. 4. Adhere to Athletic Training Polices and Procedures. B. Students who fail to meet the retention criteria will be placed on probation in the Athletic Training major for one semester. If standards are not met by the end of the probationary period, the student will be dismissed from the major. Students who receive a grade of "D" or "F" in an athletic training course must repeat that course and receive a grade of "C" or higher to remain in the major. Failure to repeat the course (when offered) will result in dismissal from the program. Athletic Training Polices and Procedures are available in the athletic training student handbook. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Bachelor of Science requirements. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Required Support Courses (14 credit hours) Health SS 1030 Healthy Lifestyles (3) Zool 2100 Human Anatomy (4) Zool 2200 Human Physiology (4) Psych SS1010 Introductory Psychology (3) Professional Knowledge Courses Required (17 credit hours) Nutri LS1020 Foundations in Nutrition (3) Health 2300 Emergency Response (3) PE 3280 T/C Neuromuscular Conditioning (2) PE SI3500 Kinesiology (3) PE 3510 Exercise Physiology (3) HthSci 2240 Intro to Pharmacology (3) Athletic Training Major Courses Required (19 credit hours) AT 3530 Sports Injuries (3) AT 3571 Modalities of Athletic Injuries (3) AT 4300 Evaluation & Care of Athletic Injuries: Lower Extremities (2) AT 4301 Evaluation & Care of Athletic Injuries: Upper Extremities (2) AT 4320 Basic Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (2) AT 4321 Advanced Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (2) AT 4550 Advanced Athletic Training (2) AT 4600 Admin & Mgmt for Human Performance Professions (2) AT 4990 Senior Seminar (1) Clinical Experience Courses Required (13 credit hours) AT 2861 Level I Observation (1) AT 2862 Level I Clinical Experience (2) AT 3861 Level II Clinical Experience (1st Semester) (2) AT 3862 Level II Clinical Experience (2nd Semester) (2) AT 4861 Level III Clinical Experience (1st Semester) (2) AT 4862 Level III Clinical Experience (2nd Semester) (2) AT 4960 Level IV Professional Experience (2) Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. HEALTH PROMOTION MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S.) Also refer to the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions for Health Promotion Major requtements. Degree awarded is Health Services Administration with emphasis in Health Promotion. » Program Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program (see Admission Requirements below). » Minor: Not Required. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG