Athletic Training Program
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students are in the program?
How many faculty members?
How should I apply?
Can I apply online?
Where can I get information about financial aid?
What are my residential/housing options?
What are possible clinical rotations?
What are my post graduate opportunities?
How do I know which courses to take?
How long will it take to get my degree?
What do international students need to know when applying?
Why should I elect to study athletic training at UCONN, rather than at another institution?
Where can I to find additional information?
Who should I contact with additional questions?
How many students are in the program? How many faculty members?
The undergraduate program has 24 students in the fall and 36 in the spring; 12 students are accepted each January to begin the program the following semester.
There are three full-time faculty members in the Athletic Training undergraduate program. There are also two to three doctoral students and three adjunct (or part-time) faculty members which are all certified athletic trainers who are involved with classroom instruction.
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How should I apply?
Undergraduate applications are due October 1st each year. Students typically apply during the fall semester of their Sophomore year. Students applying to the program are MUST be currently enrolled in EKIN 161 - Introduction to Athletic Training Section 1, EKIN 162 – Introduction to Athletic Training Section 2, and EKIN 264 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. Students must be working towards completing the following courses prior to applying to the program: PNB 264/265, CHEM 122 or 127, Statistics 100V or 110V, NUSC 165, BIOL 107, and COMM 105. For further information visit program guidelines.
The application consists of an application form, a personal statement, completing approximately 100 observation hours in one of the UCONN Athletic Training Rooms (part of EKIN 161 & 162), three letters of recommendation, interview with the Athletic Training Education staff, a C or better in PNB 264.
Additionally, a forth letter from a UCONN athletic trainer is due on the day of your interview. See necessary forms.
Undergraduate students should send their application packets to the Neag School of Education Admissions.
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Can I apply online?
Undergraduate applications are available for download. An online application should be available for the Fall 2007 admission cycle: http://www.education.uconn.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applications.htm
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Where can I get information about financial aid?
Financial Aid information is available through the Student Financial Aid Office:
http://vm.uconn.edu/~wwwfaid/
http://www.grad.uconn.edu/financial_aid.html
http://www.grad.uconn.edu/fees.html
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What are my residential/housing options?
http://www.reslife.uconn.edu/
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What are possible clinical rotations?
Each student is assigned and required to complete a clinical rotation (EKIN 221, 222, 223, 224, 225) each semester of the program. Current clinical rotations are with the following: all UCONN varsity sports, high school and small college or private prep or boarding schools.
Students will also have opportunities to observe or participate in the following sports medicine experiences through the completion of EKIN 270 Sports Medicine Experience: general medicine physician & surgical procedures, sports medicine rehabilitation clinics, interscholastic & intercollegiate events, community service, teaching assistant and research assistant.
Additionally, student s have participated in internships over the summer and holiday breaks with the NFL (5 different teams in the last 5 years), the WNBA, major and minor league baseball, the Rockettes of Radio City Music Hall, as well as other interesting locations.
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What are my post graduate opportunities?
Most UCONN undergraduate athletic training students continue on to graduate school within a year or two after graduation. Some examples of the schools recently enrolled at for graduate studies include Old Dominion University, James Madison University, Virginia Tech University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Florida, University of Virginia, San Jose State University, Florida International University and North Carolina State University.
Most UCONN graduates find jobs at Division I, II & III colleges, high schools and sports medicine clinics; while others pursue careers in other allied health professions.
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How do I know which courses to take?
Prior to being admitted to the program you will meet with your ACES advisor who will help you plan. After being admitted into the Athletic Training Education Program you will be assigned to one of the three faculty members in the undergraduate program. For all requirements for graduation review the online plan of study for undergraduate Athletic Training.
http://www.education.uconn.edu/students/ekin/attr/POS.cfm
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How long will it take to get my degree?
Undergraduate Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training is a 5 semester (2 ½ year) program. This program does not require summer coursework; however, summer coursework should be considered as a means to lighten a student’s course load during the year.
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What do international students need to know when applying?
http://www.ia.uconn.edu
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Why should I elect to study athletic training at UCONN, rather than at another institution?
As a student of the UCONN undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program you will be provided with a broad intensive education. This education uses a hands-on approach which allows you to immediately get involved with athlete care.
Students are provided with excellent student: instructor ratio; 12:1 ratio in the classroom, in some cases 6:1 ratio in laboratory courses. For the clinical rotations the student to ratio is as follows: at the large university setting (UCONN) the student to ACI ratio does not exceed 3:1, in the high school setting the student to ACI ratio will not exceed a 2:1 ratio, in the clinic/rehabilitation clinic the student to ACI ratio will not exceed a 2:1 ratio, in the small college setting (Trinity/ECSU) the student to ACI ratio will not exceed a 2:1 ratio, and in the general medical rotation (clinic/physician hours) the CI to student ratio will not exceed a 2:1 ratio.
Also UCONN Athletic Training Students benefit from being part of a small program by consistently having personal instruction and having an educational staff that collectively advises them as needed.
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Where can I to find additional information?
UCONN homepage
Neag School of Education
National Athletic Trainers Association
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