Athletic Training, 3+2 Master of Science (Including B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science)
Admission Criteria
Acceptance into the Athletic Training Program is competitive and not guaranteed. Prospective students must meet the minimum criteria listed below to be considered for admission to the program:
- Ability to meet the Technical Standards of Admission as documented by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant
- Admission to Piedmont College
- Declare Athletic Training as a major
- “C” or better on all required pre-requisite coursework
- Completed application, cover letter, and professional resume (due February15th; rolling admissions afterwards until the cohort is filled)
- Copy of unofficial transcripts (Final, official transcripts due before summer classes begin)
- 35 clinical observation hours with a Certified Athletic Trainer
- Copy of First Aid and CPR certification cards (must be valid through the start of summer courses)
- Copy of immunization records, including Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B and a current TB skin test (within 12 months)
- Overall cumulative minimum GPA of 2.80
- Two letters of recommendation (if already enrolled at Piedmont, one must be from a faculty or staff member)
- Successful background check and drug screen (must use the College’s chosen vendor for both)
- Successful interview (Interviews are extended in February)
Provisional Admission Criteria:
All students applying in their 3rd year from Piedmont College or transferring from an outside institution into the 3 + 2 track must have all General Education Core courses, all pre-requisite courses, and a minimum of 90 credit hours completed by the end of the application semester. Prospective students must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, the following courses when applying to the Athletic Training program (only grades of “C” or better will be accepted):
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II (6-8cr)
- Organic Chemistry (4cr; required for Piedmont and transfer 3+2 students; recommended for traditional entry students)
- Biochemistry (4cr)
- Microbiology or Medical Microbiology or similar (4cr)
- Physics I and II (8cr)
- Exercise Physiology (3-4cr)
- Kinesiology or Biomechanics (3-4cr)
- Basic Nutrition or Sport Nutrition (3cr)
- Fitness Assessment, Exercise Prescription, Strength and Conditioning, or similar (3cr)
- General Psychology, Anthropology, or Sociology (3cr)
- Introduction to health science, exercise science, athletic training, or similar (3cr)
- Developmental, Abnormal, or Sport Psychology or similar (3cr)
- Statistics or Biostatistics (3cr)
Transfer Policy:
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An application for admission with the required essay
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Official transcripts from each college, university, or technical school attended. Transfer applicants must present a satisfactory academic record (normally at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale with all grades being considered) from each institution attended
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Only courses from regionally accredited institutions and foreign institutions approved for semester abroad will be accepted for credit
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Courses from regionally accredited technical colleges in the State of Georgia may be accepted pursuant to Articulation Agreements between Piedmont College and the specific technical college
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Only grades of “C” or higher are transferred in all courses
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Developmental, orientation, student-assembly, and cultural-events credits are nontransferable
Graduation Requirements:
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If on the 3+2 track, completion of a minimum of 165 credit hours, of which all 65hrs in the professional phase of the program must be completed at Piedmont College;
- If on the traditional graduate track, completion of all 65hrs in the professional phase of the program at Piedmont College
- Complete all professional phase required courses and elective coursework with no more than one grade lower than a “B”
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Demonstrate satisfactory performance during the clinical experiences (≥70% on all evaluations)
- Complete all required skills as documented in the Master Log on e*Value
- Complete all required clinical hours (900hrs) as documented in the Practicum (required) and Internship (recommended) courses
- Demonstrate satisfactory performance on the thesis project and presentation (≥70% on each)
Athletic Training (3+2) Curriculum Outline
General Education
Piedmont College Requirement
| PDMT 1101 | Intro to College Life and Liberal Arts Tradition | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Students who have not completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours of college-level coursework upon admission to Piedmont College must meet this college requirement.
Exercise and Sport Science Foundation
Exercise and Sport Science Concentration
Athletic Training Concentration (Beginning in 2019-2020)
| ATRG 5120 | Practical and Emergency Techniques in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATRG 5125 | Physical Assessment and the Patient Experience | 3 |
| ATRG 5201 | Practicum I in Athletic Training | 2,2,4 |
| ATRG 5221 | Practicum II in Athletic Training | 2,2,4 |
| ATRG 5222 | Therapeutic Modalities | 4 |
| ATRG 5303 | Orthopedic Assessment: Upper Extremity | 3 |
| ATRG 5322 | Therapeutic Exercise | 4 |
| ATRG 5323 | Orthopedic Assessment: Lower Extremity | 3 |
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| ATRG 6301 | Practicum III in Athletic Training | 2,4,6 |
| ATRG 6321 | Practicum IV in Athletic Training | 2,4,6 |
| ATRG 6402 | Organization and Administration of AT Programs | 3 |
| ATRG 6420 | Seminar (Capstone Course) | 3 |
| HSCS 5100 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| HSCS 5302 | Pathology and Pharmacology | 4 |
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| HSCS 5301 | Implementation and Evaluation of Health Programming | 3 |
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| HSCS 5340 | Coaching Behavior Change | 3 |
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| HSCS 5410 | Research Methodology in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCS 5411 | Current and Emerging Issues in Health Policy, Economics, and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSCS 6411 | Assessing Healthcare Quality | 3 |
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| HSCS 5420 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HSCS 5440 | Nutrition for Health Programming | 3 |
| ATRG 5499 | Internship in Athletic Training | 1-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 65 |
Total Credit Hours: 165