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ADMISSION INFORMATION
Students admitted to the University of Georgia as freshman should declare athletic training as the intended program of study in the College of Education. See The UGA information for prospective students for undergraduate application and other information important for incoming students. The College of Education also provide information for prospective students.
The first two years of the academic program are considered pre-professional years in which the student are provided with a comprehensive liberal arts background, a strong background in the sciences and three courses related to athletic training (EXRS 2100, EXRS 2100L, EXRS 2470). The Exercise and Sport Science Athletic Training Education Program has been designated as a high demand major and will require an additional application for admission toward the end of the second year of study at UGA to start the Professional Program. Minimum criteria for admission into the ATEP include:
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
- Completion of Area A and D courses
- Completion of Area F Courses
- Completion of ATEP Application Form including 2 professional letter of reference
- Current CPR Card
- Completion of physical examination by a licensed physician
- Completion of Technical Standards
The above requirements can be completed or in-progress at the time of the application. Evaluation procedures for admission to ATEP are a two step process. First, the student must be admitted into the Exercise and Sport Science Program then the ATEP. The requirements for the Exercise and Sport Science Program include:
- GPA in Area A (ENGL 1101, 1102 and MATH 1101) and AREA D (BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108, MATH 1113) Courses
- GPA in Area F (CHEM 1211-1211L, CHEM 1212-1212L, CBIO 2200-2200L, CBIO2210-2210L, PHYS 1111-1111L) Courses
- Essay
Once accepted into the Exercise and Sport Science Program, the ATEP will use the following criteria for admission into the athletic training professional preparation program:
- Grade in Athletic Training Courses (EXRS 2100-2100L AND EXRS 2470)
- GPA in Area F (CHEM 1211-1211L, CHEM 1212-1212L, CBIO 2200-2200L, CBIO2210-2210L, PHYS 1111-1111L) Courses
- Overall GPA
- Essay and Letters of Reference
- Interviews with Athletic Training Staff and Students
The ATEP will only accept applications for the professional program in the January and June to start the 2 year course of study during the Fall semester. As previously stated, all prerequisite course must be completed or in-progress at time of application. Students who are accepted into the ATEP with courses in progress will be admitted provisionally pending successful completion of those course in-progress.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
For students wishing to transfer to the University of Georgia, the following information should be useful for transfer to the University of Georgia. To pursue the Athletic Training Education Program should contact for further information:
Mrs. Dell Whitehead (dellw@uga.edu)
Academic Advisor
Department of Kinesiology
706–542-4437
ATHLETIC TRAINING TECHNICAL STANDARDS
To assure the health and safety of the athletic training student and the patients with whom they work, all students must meet the Technical Standards to ensure they have sufficient abilities to meet the requirements of the ATEP.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATON AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Upon admission to the University of Georgia as a freshman, the student must supply a record of their immunization history to the University Health Center. Once admitted into the ATEP, the student must have a completed physical examination prior to beginning their first clinical education course (EXRS 3910). The requirements for the physical examination are explained during the pre-professional phase in EXRS 2470 and at the orientation meeting upon acceptance into the ATEP.
STUDENT-ATHLETES
The ATEP supports student-athletes who are enrolled in the ATEP curriculum. Student-athletes will participate in their clinical experience during the non-competitive season. A 5th year may be required to fulfill all the academic and clinical requirements of the athletic training program. Close cooperation between the student-athlete, ATEP Program Director and Coach is necessary to plan the appropriate educational experience.
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