Athletic Training Track

IUP’s Athletic Training track is accredited by the Committee for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. This track prepares students to evaluate, manage, rehabilitate, and prevent injuries or illnesses to the physically active individual. Upon successful completion of this educational program, students will be eligible to sit for the national athletic training certification examination.

Selection of a predetermined number of students to the Athletic Training Track will be based on demonstrated academic achievement and the evaluation of other criteria as listed below. The minimum standards for eligibility are: (1) sophomore status (minimum of 28 credits), (2) no less than a 2.6 cumulative GPA, (3) no less than a grade of C in HPED 175, 221, 242, 345, and 346, (4) two letters of recommendation, (5) satisfactory completion of 50 hours of directed clinical observation, (6) a written essay, and in some cases, a personal interview. Official admission is also contingent upon obtaining liability insurance, medical clearances, and Acts 34 and 151 clearances, all of which are needed for field experience placement. Once admitted, students must continue to demonstrate above-average academic performance and acceptable clinical performance in order to remain in good standing (specific program retention and completion guidelines will apply and are described in informational/admissions packet available from the department). Students should obtain an informational and admissions packet from the department for full details. Specific information related to job placement can be found at www.nata.org. This is the national association of Athletic Training and from this link you can obtain career information, as well as specific job placement opportunities.