Athletic Training Program Description

The Athletic Training Education Program is divided into four levels. These program phases are described below:

Level I Phase

The Level I Phase is typically completed during the student’s freshmen spring semester at UT Arlington, and includes formal classroom and skill instruction as well as structured skill clinical education experiences in the athletic training setting. The Pre-professional requirements include:

• KINE 2420 Introduction to Athletic Training (4 credit hours) [Grade of B or better]*
• KINE 2130 Clinical Practicum I (1 credit hour) [grade of B or better]*
• Completion/documentation of a minimum of 120 hours of clinical education experience in the UT Arlington athletic training room(s) and/or other approved clinical education sites.**
• Successful completion/documentation of required athletic training skills with a score of 80% or better.

* Transfer students may complete the Level Icoursework and clinical requirements at their current junior or senior college or complete them upon arrival to UT Arlington. Contact Dr. Krawietz to determine what courses and/or clinical hours will be accepted for credits.
** Students must complete all clinical placement prerequisites (PDF) in order to be placed in a clinical education rotation.

Level II - IV Phase of Study

The Level II - IV Phase of the program requires a minimum of five semesters of classroom study and structured clinical education. Students must complete a minimum of 1500 hours of clinical education experience during their professional phase of study. Completion of the program requirements will enable students to be eligible for the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam and the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers' Licensing Exam.

Page updated: 15 May 2008