All students pursuing the B.S. degree with a major in kinesiology must choose the emphasis in athletic training or the emphasis in preventive and rehabilitative exercise science and are required to have a university GPA of at least 2.15, a 2.50 GPA or above for all required courses in the major, and to have satisfactorily completed all required course work prior to the culminating internship, KNPE 494. Students must complete ENGL 104 or ENGL 105 (or pass the English Core Competency Examination II) and one of the university mathematics core competency courses other than MATH 201 with grades of C or better prior to enrollment in certain departmental required courses.
The emphasis in athletic training reflects the requirements of the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and students who want to sit for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) examination must complete this emphasis. Current policies and procedures regarding eligibility for the NATABOC examination are available in the department’s advising office.
Admission to the emphasis in athletic training is competitive and limited. University admission does not necessarily constitute eligibility for admission into this area of study. Admission policies are described in the “Limited Admissions and Limited Retention Requirements” section of this catalog.
Retention in the program requires a 2.50 GPA in the major. Students enrolled in the athletic training emphasis may be dismissed from the program for academic reasons or for unprofessional behavior or actions that threaten the health and safety of others. It is the responsibility of students to secure a copy of the Athletic Training Student Handbook which describes the policies of the program. Students are required to adhere to all current policies and procedures.
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