POLICY ON ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS*

Athletic training students that are also athletes are eligible to apply for selection into the Athletic Training Education Program, however, it will not be possible to complete the program requirements without the full cooperation from the coaching staff. The Athletic Training Education Program has a significant clinical component which often requires student commitment during afternoons, evenings, and on weekends. Time commitments between sport demands and clinical requirements can conflict. The Athletic Training Faculty are committed to making sure that the students can graduate on time, fulfill all of the requirements for the Athletic Training Education Program, and have quality clinical education experiences to prepare them for successful careers as certified athletic trainers.

The following guidelines are designed to ensure that the student athletes are given the opportunity to complete the Athletic Training Education Program and participate in intercollegiate activities.

1. Applicants to the Athletic Training Education Program will be provided with a copy of this policy statement during their interview. The intention on the part of a prospective student to participate in intercollegiate athletics shall not factor into the admissions decision into the Athletic Training Education Program.
2. Athletic training students will limit their participation to one intercollegiate team.
3. Athletic training students who are members of intercollegiate teams are able to participate in athletics during their team's championship segment. Students must maintain constant contact with the ATEP and their clinical assignment during this time as determined by their ACI and/or the Program Director. Athletic training students are able to participate in athletic team activities (other than during the championship segment) ONLY if it does not interfere with the athletic training student's clinical assignment, as determined by the ACI and /or Program Director.
4. Athletic training students who participate in intercollegiate athletics must, like all students, fulfill all the didactic and clinical program requirements before they may graduate. All such students are strongly encouraged to consult the ATEP Director / Clinical Coordinator early in their program since effective planning is crucial to on-time graduation for these students.
5. All students are required to have an “equipment intensive” clinical experience (football) in the fall semester during their third year in the program. Athletic training students who participate in a fall sport may be required to return for a ninth semester to complete the “equipment intensive” clinical experience.
6. No exceptions will be made to the course sequencing for student athletes who are admitted to the program.

Students with questions regarding this policy are encouraged to speak with the Athletic Training Education Program Director for clarification on their concerns.

*This applies to athletic training students that have been selected into the Athletic Training Education Program. (Professional students)

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Carla Stoddard MS, LAT, ATC

ATEP Director

Barton College

P.O. Box 5000

Wilson, NC 27893

cstoddard@barton.edu
Office: 252-399-6377      

Fax : 252-399-6516