Athletic Training B.S. Degree Program College of Education, University of South Carolina, (803) 777-3570, http://www.ed.sc.edu/sa

Athletic Training B.S. Degree Program College of Education, University of South Carolina, (803) 777-3570, http://www.ed.sc.edu/sa STUDENT ADVISEMENT GUIDE 2015-2016 Table of Contents Program Missions....................................... 2 Program Objectives...................................... 2 Program Description..................................... 2 Degree Admissions Requirements.......................... 2 Progressions Requirements................................ 2 Professional Program Admissions.......................... 3 Student Responsibility.................................... 4 Placement Tests......................................... 4 Transient Status......................................... 4 Course Load............................................ 4 Declaring a Minor....................................... 5 Academic Advisement.................................... 5 Chalk & Wire.......................................... 5 Curriculum............................................ 6 Typical Program/Program Checklist......................... 10 1

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Athletic Training College of Education, University of South Carolina - (803) 777-3570, www.ed.sc.edu/sa 2015-2016 Program Mission The Athletic Training Education Program at the University of South Carolina (USC ATEP) is committed to distinguishing itself as a state and national leader in its efforts to address the needs of its students, the athletic training profession, and community. The pursuit of excellence in both the academic and clinical education setting is our program's approach for providing students with the knowledge and skills required to become a Certified Athletic Trainer and to successfully contribute to the athletic training profession. Program Objectives Provide students with the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the health profession of athletic training as well as current procedures and techniques in injury management. Provide an atmosphere that is conducive to quality classroom instruction and clinical experiences in a process that culminates in the student graduating with eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Expose the athletic training students to a variety of experiences that will best develop their clinical skills in route to becoming an entry-level certified athletic trainer. Provide quality Approved Clinical Instructors/Clinical Instructors (ACI/CI) for our athletic training students for their clinical education. Assist athletic training students to strive for professional excellence (e.g., community involvement and service). Follow all guidelines established by CAATE, NATA, NATAEC, and NCAA. Program Description The USC Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is housed in the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training in the College of Education. The program provides students with the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the allied health profession of athletic training as well as current procedures and techniques in sport injury management. Students gain this knowledge through required coursework and clinical experiences as they prepare to make successful contributions to the athletic training profession. The program combines formal classroom instruction and clinical experiences in a process that culminates in the student graduating with eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Students who graduate from the program and subsequently pass the national certification examination will be qualified to be employed as an athletic trainer in a variety of allied health settings, including secondary schools, two- and four-year colleges and universities, professional athletic teams, sports medicine clinics, or in industrial preventative medicine clinics. In addition, students who complete prerequisite course requirements may pursue graduate education in athletic training, exercise physiology, physical therapy, health, physical education, or other allied health professions. Admissions requirements for the degree program in Athletic Training Students who wish to transfer into this program must meet the following requirements: 1. Students from regionally accredited colleges and universities must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) to enter preprofessional programs in athletic training. 2. A grade of C or better must be earned on all courses listed for admission to the professional program in athletic training. 3. Students may not transfer credit for any course which carries a grade less than C. Progression requirements for the program To remain in a degree program offered by the College of Education, a student must make satisfactory academic progress toward the degree. A student who fails to make satisfactory progress may be placed on academic probation or be removed from the college. If a student has two consecutive semesters of grade point averages below 2.75 and a cumulative grade 2

point average below 2.75, the student will be suspended from academic programs in the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training. Students will not be assigned an ACI (clinical site) and will not be able to enroll in athletic training courses with assigned competencies without at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. In addition, all students in the college are subject to the regulations on probation, suspension, and readmission in the USC Undergraduate Studies Bulletin entitled "Academic Standards Policies." A student in Athletic Training must earn a C or better in all major course work, including professional elective, required science and health courses, analytical reasoning option, ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students may attempt to earn a satisfactory grade in a major course no more than two times. Only if a valid case for taking the course a third time is established will such be allowed. Validity of a case will be determined by departmental review of a formal petition. Completion of remedial course work may be required. Standards for general eligibility to continue in the University are described in the bulletin. The Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training has additional standards. Admission to the Professional Program To gain admission to the Professional Program in Athletic Training, the candidate must: 1. Complete the following pre-requisites with a grade of B or higher (or equivalent to a 2.75) by the end of the semester of application: ATEP 263 Introduction to Athletic Training ATEP 266 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries ATEP 267 Clinical Fundamentals in Athletic Training ATEP 275 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy ATEP 275L Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab ATEP 310 Emergency Medical Responder ATEP 310L Emergency Medical Responder and Lab 2. Academic Requirements Maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 (on 4.0 scale) 3. Clinical Experiences (Rotations) Complete prospective student orientation prior to assigned clinical rotations. Submit Proof of initiation of Hepatitis B Vaccination series prior to assigned clinical rotations. Environmental Health & Safety Bloodborne Pathogens Self-Study and quiz prior to clinical rotation. Minimum of 40 hours of clinical experience under the direct supervision of USC Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI) or Clinical Instructor(CI) Satisfactory clinical experience evaluations by on-campus ACI/CI. Completion of ALL clinical competencies 4. Documentation Submit three standardized recommendation forms. Provide proof of current CPR training (Professional Rescuer) A copy of the front and back of card is needed. Meet ATEP Technical Standards requirement & have a current physical examination. Submit proof of membership in a professional organization - South Carolina Athletic Association, SCATSA Club, or National Athletic Trainers Association Submit a COMPLETE ATEP application. 5. Meet the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training Professional Point Requirements. 6. Complete Athletic Training Student Orientation (End of Spring Semester). Selection into the USC ATEP is competitive and satisfaction of the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. 3

Student Responsibility The College of Education faculty and staff work diligently to provide students all the information that is necessary to complete its undergraduate programs in a successful and timely manner. However, it is the student s responsibility to thoroughly read all of the information available in this handbook, handouts, on the College s web site, and in the USC Undergraduate Studies Bulletin. Likewise it is the student s responsibility to maintain accurate and current address and phone number information both with the Office of Student Services in the College of Education, and with the USC Registrar s office. Any exception to requirements must be submitted in writing to the College of Education, Office of Student Services, and until and unless a student has received a written response in the affirmative, the exception does not exist. Placement Tests Incoming students at USC are required to take placement tests in math and in a foreign language. The results of those tests determine specific placement in courses in those two areas. College of Education advisors will assist students in determining which math and foreign language courses a student must complete in order to meet degree requirements. Students scoring lower than a score of two (2) on the foreign language placement test are required to satisfactorily complete equivalent study of foreign language at USC. Earning Credit in Transient Status With the permission of the College of Education s Academic Dean, students may take up to 18 semester hours of course work from another institution provided they have at least a 2.00 USC grade point average; the courses are approved in advance by their academic advisor and the Dean; the other institution is fully accredited; and the course work meets University specifications for transfer credits. Students must request permission prior to taking a course from another institution in transient status. To do this, a student should meet with his/her advisor to discuss the course being requested and to complete a Special Enrollment Request form. The student should bring a description of the course they plan to take to that meeting. A grade of C or better must be earned in the transient course in order for it to transfer back to USC. Grades lower than a C do not transfer to USC. Therefore, any transfer course in which a grade less than C was earned cannot be used for degree credit. The last 30 credit hours toward your degree must be earned in residence at the University of South Carolina. Course Load Students must seek permission from their academic advisor to take a course load in excess of 17 hours. Students in the College of Education will not be allowed to register for more than 17 hours in a fall or spring semester unless they have earned at least a B average on the previous (most recent) 12 hours of coursework taken. In addition, the advisor will take into account the student s overall academic status when determining if a course overload will be granted and how many total hours would be approved. The College of Education does not recommend any student take an overload of hours and students who do so should be aware of the academic workload required for the courses they plan to take. Students who register for a course load of more than 16 semester hours in a fall or spring semester will pay an additional per hour fee as outlined in the schedule of fees available from the Bursar s Office (www.sc.edu/bursar). Fees are subject to change. 4

Declaring a Minor Minors are not required for Athletic Training majors. Athletic Training students may, however, elect to declare a minor. A minor is a series of courses that display a distinct curricular pattern in one discipline that is different from the major. All minor requirements are outlined in the university undergraduate bulletin. Before declaring a minor, students should read the requirements of the minor and determine if all courses can be completed by their anticipated graduation date. A course used to meet a degree requirement may not be used to meet a requirement of the minor. However, courses taken to meet a minimum elective requirement may be used in the minor. All minor courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. The Physical Education (Athletic Coaching) minor is not available to students majoring in Athletic Training. Other minors may not be appropriate for a given major. Students should consult with their advisor to discuss the minor declaration process. Academic Advisement You will be assigned an advisor after you attend orientation or after you have completed the change of college process. Check under the academics tab on VIP to find out which advisor you have been assigned. Your advisor is located in the Office of Student Services, Wardlaw 113 and can be contacted at 777-3570. The formal advisement period consists of about 4-5 weeks during which you will schedule an appointment to plan your course work for the next semester. You will receive an email through the university student email system informing you of the dates for advisement and the steps which you need to follow to sign up for an advisement appointment. You will not be permitted to pre-register for classes until you have met with your assigned advisor. Students who miss the formal advisement period will not be advised until late advisement, which will be a specified date after open registration. For questions not related to course selection, please make an appointment with your advisor outside of the formal advisement period. Chalk & Wire Chalk and Wire is the Professional Education Unit s student portfolio and assessment tool. It is used as a professional portfolio for students, which continues to be available after graduation, and to evaluate and maintain the quality of our programs. All students in the Professional Education Unit are required to purchase a 5-year subscription to Chalk and Wire. This purchase can be made through the University Bookstore and will contain instructions on registering your portfolio. Your initial purchase is valid for 5 years. If you have questions, please email our Chalk and Wire support team at candw@mailbox.sc.edu. There is additional information which you need in order to successfully complete the program. All students are expected to read all information provided at http://www.ed.sc.edu/pe/athletictraining/undergradprog.asp and in the on-line bulletin at http://bulletin.sc.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=91&ent_oid=2713 5

Athletic Training B.S. (2015 2016) Degree Requirements (Total semester hours: 122 131) 1. Carolina Core Plus Athletic Training General Education (44 56 hours) CMW EFFECTIVE, ENGAGED, AND PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION: WRITING (6 hours) Complete 6 hours (two courses) as follows: Grade of C or better required ENGL 101 (3) ENGL 102 (3) ARP ANALYTICAL REASONING & PROBLEM SOLVING (6 hours) Complete 6 hours (two courses) from: Grade of C or better required MATH 122 (3) MATH 141 (4) MATH 142 (4) MATH 170 (3) MATH 172 (3) PHIL 110 (3) CSCE 101 (3) CSCE 102 (3) CSCE 145 (4) STAT 110 (3) or STAT 112 (3) STAT 201 (3) STAT 205 (3) SCI SCIENTIFIC LITERACY (20 hours) Complete 20 hours in science as follows: Grade of C or better required Select one of the following courses/course sets (4hours): BIOL 101 - Biological Principles I and BIOL 101L BIOL 110 - General Biology BIOL 120 - Human Biology and BIOL 120L Select one of the following courses/course sets (4 hours): PHYS 101 - The Physics of How Things Work I and PHYS 101L PHYS 201 - General Physics I and PHYS 201L Select one of the following courses/course sets (4 hours): CHEM 102 - Fundamental Chemistry II CHEM 111 & 111L - General Chemistry I and Lab Select one of the following courses/course sets (4 hours): EXSC 223 & 223L - Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab BIOL 243 & 243L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab Select one of the following courses/course sets (4 hours): EXSC 224 & 224L - Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab BIOL 244 & 244L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab 6

GFL GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AND MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANIND: COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN MORE THAN ONE LANGUAGE (0-6 hours) Complete the Carolina Core approved courses in Foreign Language (GFL) or by achieving a score of 2 or better on a USC foreign language placement test. If qualifying score not met, must complete 6 hours from: FREN 109 (3) FREN 110 (3) GERM 109 (3) GERM 110 (3) GERM 111 (6) LATN 109 (3) LATN 110 (3) SPAN 109 (3) SPAN 110 (3) SPAN 111 (6) or 4 hours from: ARAB 121 (4) CHIN 121 (4) GREK 121 (4) ITAL 121 (4) JAPA 121 (4) PORT 121 (4) RUSS 121 (4) GHS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AND MULTICULURAL UNDERSTANDING: HISTORICAL THINKING (3 hours) Complete 3 hours (one course) from: FILM 300 (3) GERM 280 (3) HIST 101 (3) HIST 102 (3) HIST 104 (3) HIST 105 (3) HIST 106 (3) HIST 108 (3) HIST 109 (3) HIST 111 (3) HIST 112 (3) HIST 214 (3) GSS GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AND MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING: SOCIAL SCIENCES (3 hours) Complete 3 hours (one courses) as follows: PSYC 101 (3) AIU AESTHETIC AND INTERPRETIVE UNDERSTANDING (3 hours) Complete 3 hours (one course) from: ARTE 101 (3) FILM 180 (3) ARTE 260 (3) FILM 240 (3) ARTH 105 (3) FREN 290 (3) ARTH 106 (3) GERM 290 (3) ARTS 103 (3) MART 110 (3) ARTS 104 (3) MART 210 (3) CLAS 220 (3) MUSC 110 (3) CPTL 150 (3) MUSC 113 (3) CPTL 270 (3) MUSC 114 (3) DANC 101 (3) MUSC 115 (3) ENGL 270 (3) MUSC 140 (3) ENGL 282 (3) RELG 270 (3) ENGL 283 (3) RUSS 280 (3) ENGL 284 (3) SOST 101 (3) ENGL 285 (3) SPAN 220 (3) ENGL 286 (3) THEA 170 (3) ENGL 287 (3) THEA 181(3) ENGL 288 (3) THEA 200 (3) FILM 110 (3) 7

STAND-ALONE OR OVERLAY ELIGBILE COURSES (3-9 hours) Up to two of the three requirements below may be met in overlay courses. For up to two instances, a Carolina Core course meeting another core requirement may also meet one of these requirements, provided the course is approved to meet both. One requirement below must be met with a 3-hour stand-alone course (not meeting another Carolina Core requirement). Note: A course approved and taken to meet two of the requirements below can meet the stand-alone requirement. CMS EFFECTIVE, ENGAGED, AND PERSUASVIE COMMUNICATION (0-3 hours) SPCH 140 (3) SAEL 200 (3) Can also meet VSR requirement. PHIL 325 (3) Can also meet VSR requirement. INF INFORMATION LITERACY (0-3 hours) SLIS 202 (3) LIBR 101 (1) - Can t meet stand-alone requirement ENGL 102 (3) Approved INF/CMW overlay, but only if taken at USC in Fall 2012 or later. Cannot be taken at another institution to meet INF requirement. STAT 112 (3) Approved INF/ARP overlay VSR VALUES, ETHICS, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (0-3 hours) BIOL 208 (3) CPLT 150 (3) Approved VSR/AIU overlay CSCE 390 (3) HIST 108 (3) Approved VSR/GHS overlay LING 240 (3) PHIL 103 (3) PHIL 211 (3) PHIL 320 (3) PHIL 321 (3) PHIL 322 (3) PHIL 325 (3) Can also meet CMS requirement. POLI 201 (3) Only if taken at USC Columbia or a USC 2-year regional campus in Fall 2013 or Later POLI 302 (3) POLI 303 (3) POLI 304 (3) RELG 205 (3) SAEL 200 (3) Can also meet CMS requirement. WGST 112 (3) 2. Elective (3 hours) If the number of hours used to meet the Carolina Core Plus BS in Athletic Training General Education section exceeds 44, those hours above 44 can be used to meet the required elective hours. If only 44 hours are used to meet the Carolina Core Plus BS in Athletic Training General Education section, then the required elective hours must be in addition to the Carolina Core. 3. Athletic Training Core Requirements (69 hours) Grade of C or better required ATEP 263 Introduction to Athletic Training (3) ATEP 266 Care and Prevention of Injuries (3) ATEP 267 Clinical Foundations of Athletic Training (3) ATEP 275 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy (2) ATEP 275L Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy Lab (1) 8

ATEP 292 Athletic Training Clinical Experience I (2) ATEP 293 Athletic Training Clinical Experience II (2) ATEP 310 Emergency Medical Response (2) ATEP 310L Emergency Medical Responder Lab (1) ATEP 348 Evaluation and Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries (3) ATEP 348L Evaluation and Assessment of Lower Extremity Injuries Lab (1) ATEP 349 Evaluation and Assessment of Head, Neck, Spine & Abdomen Injuries (3) ATEP 349L Evaluation and Assessment of Head, Neck, Spine & Abdomen Injuries (1) ATEP 350 Evaluation and Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries (3) ATEP 350L Evaluation and Assessment of Upper Extremity Injuries Lab (1) ATEP 365 Pharmacology and Drug Education in Athletic Trainers (2) ATEP 366 Therapeutic Modalities (3) ATEP 366L Therapeutic Modalities Lab (1) ATEP 392 Athletic Training Clinical Experience III (2) ATEP 393 Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV (2) ATEP 466 Therapeutic Exercise (3) ATEP 466L Therapeutic Exercise Lab (1) ATEP 492 Athletic Training Clinical Experience V (2) ATEP 494 Athletic Training Senior Seminar (3) ATEP 496 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (3) ATEP 497 General Medical Concerns for Athletic Trainers (3) PEDU 520 Observational Analysis of Sports Techniques and Tactics (3) HPEB 321 Personal and Community Health (3) HPEB 502 or HRTM 340 or EXSC 507 or NURS 220 [Nutrition] (3) EXSC 530 The Physiology of Muscular Activity (3) EXSC 530L Physiology of Muscular Activity Lab (1) 4. Additional Athletic Training Program Requirements (6 hours) Grade of C or better required Select two courses (6 hrs) from the following: PEDU 420 Motor Learning in Physical Education (3) ATEP 464 Conditioning Methods in Athletic Performance (3) PEDU 570 Human Child/Adolescent Growth (3) CLAS 230 Medical and Scientific Terminology (3) 9

Freshman Fall (16 semester hours) (2015 2016) Program Checklist for Athletic Training BS Degree Grade Course Notes CMW (ENGL 101) SCI (BIOL 101 & 101L) Elective ATEP 263 / ATEP 310 & 310L Freshman Spring (16 semester hours) Grade Course Notes ARP (Analytical) SCI (CHEM 102 or 111 & 111L) ATEP 266* / ATEP 275* & 275L* ATEP 267* Sophomore Fall (17 semester hours) CMW (ENGL 102) / SCI (PHYS 101 & 101L/201 & 201L) / SCI (BIOL 243 & 243L/EXSC 223 & 223L) ATEP 348* ATEP 348L* ATEP 292* Junior Fall (16 semester hours) EXSC 535 or PEDU 520 HPEB 321 ATEP 350* ATEP 350L* ATEP 366* ATEP 366L* ATEP 392* Sophomore Spring (16 semester hours) ARP (Analytical) / SCI (BIOL 244 & 244L/EXSC 224 & 224L Req. CC Stand Alone ATEP 349* ATEP 349L* ATEP 293* Junior Spring (15 semester hours) PEDU 420/570/ATEP 464/CLAS 230 HPEB 502 ATEP 466* ATEP 466L* ATEP 497* ATEP 393* Senior Fall (14 semester hours) AIU (Aesthetics) / EXSC 530 & 530L ATEP 365* ATEP 496* ATEP 492* Senior Spring (12 semester hours) GHS (Historical) GSS (PSYC 101) PEDU 420/570/ATEP 464/CLAS 230 ATEP 494* Foreign Language Requirement met Stand Alone or Overlay Section from Carolina Core, All 3 Req. Must be met (One must be stand alone) CMS (Speech) Grade (Stand Alone or Overlay) INF (Info Lit.) Grade (Stand Alone or Overlay) VSR (Values/Ethics) Grade (Stand Alone or Overlay) Note: -Courses marked with asterisk * are typically offered only once a year in the fall or Spring semesters as listed. Other course offerings may vary by semester. -Courses in bold MUST be taken in the sequence listed. 10