Admission

Acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) requires a secondary application (Portfolio) process beyond that required for admission into the University of Florida. Due to the competitive nature and restricted capacity, the Board of Governors has designated the ATEP a Limited Access Program. Please review the most recent version of the UF Undergraduate Catalog and speak to your academic advisor. Portfolio materials are due to Ms. Lori Gibbs in the APK advising office (room 190E) on or before February 1st of the sophomore year.

Portfolio Process for Admission

(Required Documents Listed in Parenthesis)

All requirements for program admission must be completed prior to enrollment in the ATEP curriculum (Summer B). Applicants are accepted conditionally until these requirements are met. Admission can be denied if requirements are not fulfilled prior to initial program enrollment. Application packets may be picked up from Ms. Lori Gibbs in FLG room 190E on or after October 15th.

• Completion of 100 Observation Hours under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (Clinical Experience Observation Form)
• Pre-Athletic Training student observation hours must be completed during the freshman and/or sophomore year (or during completion of an Associate’s degree).
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (at least 1 from Supervising AT) (Recommendation Forms)
• Letter of Intent (Letter explaining why you have chosen a career in Athletic Training; indicate your goals and professional expectations. This letter should be typed and professional.)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Completion Certificate
• First Aid Certification and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Certification (Provide Copies of the Front and Back of each Card) Please refer to http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/acad/unde/atep_curriculum.php for details regarding acceptable ECC certification.
• HBV Vaccination Documentation or Signed Waiver (Immunization Record)
• (HBV 3-shot series must be initiated at time of application. Completion of HBV series or signed waiver must be documented prior to clinical rotations)
• Immunization Record documenting: TB, MMR, HBV, tetanus, diphtheria
• Medical Examination (Physical | Wellness Form)
• Meet Technical Standards with or without accommodations (Technical Standards Form)
• Transfer Students must be admitted into the University of Florida’s Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. All transfer students must meet the requirements for Summer B admission (Apply by February 1st) http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/ugrad/trappdates.html
• Upon selection for admission consideration, candidates must complete an interview with ATEP Steering Committee
• Completion of all Common Pre-requisites as outlined by the Florida Board of Governors for the Athletic Training Education Programs in the State University System (Official Transcript and Advising Form)
• Completion of at least 60 credit hours, including General Education, program prerequisite (e.g. MAC1140) and Words (Gordon Rule) requirements (Official Transcript and Advising Form)
• Overall and Critical Tracking GPA > 3.0/4.0 (Official Transcript and Advising Form)
• "B" (3.0/4.0) or higher in Anatomy (APK 2100 with lab or equivalent) and Physiology (APK 2105c with lab or equivalent) (Official Transcript and Advising Form)

Notification of acceptance into the ATEP will be made on or around April 1st.

Selection Criteria

Selection of students is competitive based on successful completion of the portfolio process for admission. Students are accepted for admission once each academic year to begin the Summer B term. The ATEP Steering Committee evaluates each candidate’s portfolio materials and makes appropriate selection of candidates. The UF ATEP may take up to 20 deserving individuals a year, but reserves the right to admit fewer students.

Transfer Students

Please review the admissions requirements listed above and the transfer information provided at http://www.hhp.ufl.edu/apk/acad/unde/xfer-at.php. Students may be admitted into the ATEP provided they fulfill all program admission requirements as outlined above. Coursework completed at another institution will be evaluated by the registrar and ATEP Director to determine whether the course objectives meet those required for admission into the UF ATEP. Students may be required to provide the syllabus from a course completed at another institution. If a course completed at another institution does not meet the requirements for the UF ATEP, the student may be required to re-take the course at UF prior to admission.