Athletic Training Education Program
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Athletic Training Major
BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS)

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Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Graduates
April 2012
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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).
Note: Required support courses, professional knowledge courses,
and athletic training major courses will not be accepted if older than
10 years.
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Board of Certification Exam First time Pass Rates:
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Academic Year
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BS in AT First Time Passing
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National Average
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2011-12
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82.3%
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82%
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2010-11
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63.2%
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60%
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2009-10
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85.7%
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43%
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2008-09
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61.5%
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51%
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