Athletic Training Education Program Description
The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd), with or without teaching licensure, is designed to meet students’ individual needs.
The baccalaureate program in athletic training is a separate major within the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the College of Education and Human Services.  

In order to be eligible to apply to the ATEP, students should be accepted as degree-seeking students at Wright State University.
Each spring 16 - 20 students are selected for admission to the program for the following fall. 

The application deadline is March 1st.  Take a look at the "Program Information and Important Downloads" section in the left column for more information.  The ATR curriculum is ten quarters in length.  ATR courses are sequential beginning each fall.  These classes cannot be taken out of sequence.

Suggested Athletic Traning Course

Athletic Training Education Program, Level I (Year 1):
Students are enrolled in the following courses:

• Fall: ATR 261, ATR 284
• Winter: ATR 262, ATR 286, ATR 302, HPR 250
• Spring: ATR 360, ATR 386, HPR 251

Athletic Training Education Program, Level II (Year 2):
To progress to this level, students should meet the following requirements:

• Complete 45 quarter hours,
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher,
• Complete first year coursework with an average grade of B or better (i.e. ATR 261, ATR 284, ATR 262, ATR 286, ATR 302, ATR 360, ATR 386, HPR 250, HPR 251),
• Complete all ATR courses with a grade of C or better,
• Demonstrate proficiency in athletic training knowledge and skills.
• Admission to the College of Education and Human Services before or during fall quarter of the student’s second year in the program (if intending dual major in HPR).

Athletic Training Education Program, Levels III (Year 3):

To progress to this level, students should meet the following requirements:

• Complete 90 quarter hours,
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher,
• Complete 2nd year coursework with an average grade of B or better (i.e. ATR 361, ATR 384, ATR 385, ATR 303, ATR 285),
• Complete all ATR courses with a grade of C or better,
• Demonstrate proficiency in athletic training knowledge and skills.

Retention/Probation Policy:

The following policy will be used for any ATR student who is experiencing academic difficulties.   It will be in effect when a student drops below a cumulative grade point average of 2.5.  The student will be placed on probation until the cumulative GPA is raised to the minimum 2.5 or above.  Guidelines - mandatory study tables with a minimum of six hours weekly, tutoring, no team travel, and a reduction of weekly field experience hours. 

If a student falls below 2.5 for two consecutive quarters, he/she will not be permitted to accumulate any further field experience hours.

If a student falls below 2.5 for three consecutive quarters, he/she will be dismissed from the program.

Historical Overview

An internship program was initiated in 1985 by L.Tony Ortiz.
WSU Athletic Training Education Program is proud of its long list of graduates in various athletic training settings.
A new strategic planning process was begun under new WSU President Harvey Flack in the fall of 1996

• Director of Athletic Training was assigned to L.Tony Ortiz in the fall of 1998. Tony oversees all aspects of the athletic training program.
• Rebekah Bower joined program as Education Coordinator. Becky advises athletic training students and manages the ATR lab.  Both Tony and Becky teach athletic training classes.
• Michelle Sullivan was designated as Coordinator of Athletic Training Services. She oversees the day-to-day operation of the athletic training room.  In November of 2003 Jason Franklin replaced Michelle. Jason also teaches ATR courses and Kinesiology.
• A second graduate assistantship position was added in 1998 and a third in the fall of 2006. All three GA's assist with ATR classes and work with WSU athletes.
• Matt Bekkedal joined the staff in January of 1999 as WSU’s Strength and Conditioning specialist.  In December of 2003 Erick Schork replaced Matt.
• Accreditation was received from the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Spring of 2002.
• Adam Horseman and Brett (BA) Hoffman joined the staff in the fall of 2006.  Adam supervises the GA's.  Brett teaches athletic training courses and serves as the advisor for the Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSO).