Athletic Training Major BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS)

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Graduates April 2012

The Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance (HPHP) offers an undergraduate program in Athletic Training. The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Weber State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), which enables students to obtain eligibility for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The ATEP is specifically designed to prepare students for careers in allied health care. The program will provide students with skills in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Athletic trainers are employed in corporations, public schools, physical therapy clinics, universities, professional organizations, the military, factories, and hospitals.

Program Director: Jennifer Ostrowski, PhD, LAT, ATC  JennOstrowski@weber.edu

• Program Prerequisites: Apply and be accepted to Weber State University. Formally declare Athletic Training as an intended major with the HPHP advisement coordinator. (See Admission Requirements below).
• Minor: Not required.
• Grade Requirements: A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in all courses required for this major. Experiential credit will not be accepted for any Athletic Training major requirements.
• Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 40 of which must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above).