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Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/programs/athletictraining.html

Department	Human Performance
College	Allied Health & Nursing
Undergraduate Degree Type(s)	BATR (Bachelor of Athletic Training)
Program Description	The Athletic Training Major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and prepares students for careers in the Allied Health Care Profession of Athletic Training. The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in health care for the physically active and athletic populations. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health professionals, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, hospitals, professional sports programs, and corporate and industrial settings.
Admission Requirements	The selection process is competitive and is based on the student's: cumulative GPA and prerequisite GPA, completion of the general education prerequisites, completion of the required major courses, accumulation of up to 100 hours of pre-athletic training level observations in the Minnesota State Mankato athletic training room, and observation and evaluation of performance during those observation hours, letters of recommendation and a formal interview, and compliance with established technical standards for physical, cognitive, and attitudinal abilities that an entry-level athletic trainer must possess. See athletic training program director for specific details. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, on a 4.00 scale, is required as an application standard. An application packet may be obtained from the program director during spring semester and must be completed and returned by May 1st.
Other Requirements	The broad based major does not require a minor for completion of degree requirements; however, students are strongly encouraged to work toward an additional major /minor in a related field. In addition, course requirements include supervised clinical experiences at Minnesota State University and in approved clinical settings within the community, evenly distributed over a minimum two-year period.
Program URL	http://ahn.mnsu.edu/athletictraining
Program Contact Information	Athletic Training College of Allied Health and Nursing Department of Human Performance 1400 Highland Center Phone: 507-389-6313 Fax: 507-389-5618 Email: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/athletictraining/contact/
College Advising	Allied Health Advising Shirley Murray, Academic Advisor 124 Myers Fieldhouse 507-389-5194

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