The Department of Exercise Sciences and Physical Education (ESPE) is pleased
to announce that MSU has been approved as the first Athletic Training Education
Bachelor of Science degree program in New Jersey. The Athletic Training Education
Program (ATEP) at Montclair State University prepares students for careers as
certified athletic trainers and culminates in a B.S. in athletic training.
Athletic trainers are allied health professionals, recognized by the American
Medical Association, who are highly educated and skilled in injuries that result
from physical activity. The certified athletic trainer works with the physically
active to prevent, rehabilitate, and manage athletic injuries and general medical
conditions in secondary schools; universities; clinics; professional teams; military;
sports medicine clinics and hospitals; performing arts; physician offices; occupational
workplaces and industry. The athletic trainer's professional preparation is directed toward
the development of specified competencies in the following twelve performance domains which
define the profession of athletic training: prevention of athletic injuries (risk management);
pathology of injuries and illnesses; assessment and evaluation; acute care of injury and illness;
pharmacology; therapeutic modalities; therapeutic exercise; general medical conditions and
disabilities; nutritional aspects of injury and illness; psychosocial intervention and referral;
health care administration; and professional development and responsibility.
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Worksheet, Fall 2006
Coursework
As with all academic programs in the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS), the ATEP
fosters an appreciation of the diversity among our students and the physically active individuals
who utilize athletic training services. The ATEP promotes the values and practices of democratic
citizenship and diversity; students from various backgrounds are valued and respected. Coursework
provides students an opportunity to develop extensive and comprehensive didactic preparation for
clinical practice as well as tools to support critical thinking, lifelong learning, research and
professional scholarship. The coursework includes courses in prevention, assessment, management,
and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and general medical conditions. Students must complete
five clinical education rotations with an optional 15 week internship. In addition to
traditional settings, the MSU ATEP faculty encourage students explore their interests by
selecting internships with corporations, industry, performing arts, physician offices,
non-traditional sports, and professional teams.
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Accreditation Status
The Commission for the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE),
establishes and maintain educational standards for accredited athletic training education
programs. CAATE is sponsored by The American Academy of Family Physicians, the American
Academy of Pediatrics, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the National
Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
On 20 October, 2003 we received word that the new program at MSU has received accreditation
for a period of 5 years. 5 years is the longest award period for new programs. CAATE extended
the accreditation status; the program comes up for review again in 2008. Freshmen were admitted
in the Fall of 2002.
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Mission Statement
The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Montclair State University is dedicated to providing a high quality, state of the art educational program consistent with the professional and ethical requirements of the profession of Athletic Training. Students will have the opportunity to learn in a dynamic and challenging professional preparation program geared toward preparing them for certification and practice as certified athletic trainers. The faculty and staff are committed to provide the highest quality professional education in a nurturing environment for a diverse student population.
The ATEP is a rigorous, challenging educational program which is designed to prepare students for the allied health profession of Athletic Training. Upon successful completion of the program students should be prepared to take the Board of Certification Examination.
To provide students with the means to meet the challenges of the ATEP, the faculty and staff are committed to the following:
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- Fairness and consistency in administration of the policies, procedures and regulations of the university, college, department and ATEP.
- Establishment of program admissions criteria consistent with program expectations.
- Periodic assessment and review of student progress in the program with the purpose of providing feedback and direction to the student.
- Providing opportunities for academic and professional advisement.
- Orientation of students to accepted ethical and professional standards of practice.
- Providing opportunities for students to interact with a variety of professionals in the fields of athletic training and sports medicine.
- To provide students with the resources and educational opportunities to strive for success on the BOC certification examination and professional placement which exceeds national norms.
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ATEP Objectives
Students in the Athletic Training Education Program at MSU will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current concepts and professional practices as outlined in the latest edition of Athletic Training Educational Competencies (NATA, Dallas, TX).
- Demonstrate and explain the appropriate skills, competencies and proficiencies as used in the professional practice of Athletic Training.
- Demonstrate the development of professional proficiency through application of appropriate patient evaluation, diagnostic and treatment decision making skills.
- Engage in critical reflection, inquiry, and critical thinking.
- Access and take advantage of life-long learning opportunities through professional continuing education.
- Exhibit understanding of professional practices such as patient confidentiality, administration of Athletic Training programs, medical legal issues, medical ethics with appropriate professional behaviors demonstrated in clinical education situations.
- Who assume the responsibility of being stewards of best practice within their profession.
- Foster and demonstrate participation in professional development activities and responsibilities in athletic training.
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Program of Study
The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at Montclair State University is designed in such a way that students take courses in a progression that allows them to learn the information and skills necessary to prepare for a career in Athletic Training. Sequenced courses must be completed with a grade on record before taking subsequent coursework. Students in the Athletic Training Education Program must also complete coursework to fulfill the General Education Requirements at MSU. During each of the clinical education courses students are required to be at their clinical site with an Approved Clinical Instructor to whom they are assigned..
First Year
| BIOL 245 |
Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals II |
4 |
| ATTR 101 |
Principles of Athletic Training |
3 |
| ATTR 150 |
Emergency Care in Athletic Training* |
3 |
| ENWR 106 |
College Writing II |
3 |
| SPCM 101 |
Fundamental of Speech |
3 |
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Second Year
Third Year
| ATTR 212 |
Assessment of Ath. Injuries II-Upper Body |
3 |
| ATTR 311 |
Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training |
3 |
| ATTR 351 |
Clinical Education III |
3 |
| PEMJ 324 |
Basic Motor Learning |
3 |
Fourth Year
| ATTR 411 |
Administration of Athletic Training Programs |
3 |
| ATTR 451 |
Clinical Education V |
3 |
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| ATTR 495 |
Seminar in Athletic Training |
3 |
| ATTR 479 |
Internship in Athletic Training |
3 |
| These Courses may be taken at any time during your college career once you have taken the prerequisites.
Some students take them in the summer. |
| PEMJ 351 |
Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
| PEMJ 324 |
Basic Motor Learning |
3 |
| PEMJ 353 |
Psychology of Sport |
3 |
| HLTH 307 |
Study of Human Diseases |
3 |
| NUFD 182 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| PSYC 101 |
General Psychology I |
3 |
| HPEM 355 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Health/Phys. Ed |
3 |
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Admission Requirements
Freshman students are admitted directly to the MSU Athletic Training major when accepted and declared at the time of the MSU acceptance decision by the Office of Admissions. Only freshmen students who have declared ATTR as their major will be registered in the fall courses specified on the Program of Study page. Qualified students make application to the clinical portion of the program by 1 December of the freshman year. The admission criteria to the clinical portion of the ATEP are:
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 at the conclusion of the first semester
- No more than 2 grades of "C" or lower in major coursework
- Demonstrated interest in athletic training as a profession
- Athletic Training written application & statement
- Letter of reference from BOC certified athletic trainer
- 2 Letters of reference from teacher or other allied health professional
- Interview with ATEP Admissions Committee
- Compliance with ATEP technical standards*
The ProcessStudents are primarily admitted to the MSU ATEP as freshmen. All prospective candidates to the MSU ATEP must be admitted to the University and list athletic training as their choice of major. After successful completion of the freshman cohort of classes and completion of the ATEP application, qualified students are admitted on a space available basis. A completed Athletic Training Education Program application (including Technical Standards) must be on file on the office of the Educational Program Director by 1 April. Prospective students must participate in a formal interview with the Educational Program Director and/or Clinical Education Coordinator (AT faculty). Following an interview with the AT faculty and posting of grades for the fall semester, an Athletic Training Index (ATI) will be generated by summation of cumulative scores on the objective portion of the recommendations, the Athletic Training faculty ranking of the recommendation narratives and the student essay. All students achieving a cumulative ATI score of 70% or better will be granted admission to the major. In the event of space limitations, an Athletic Training Admissions Committee comprised of the AT faculty, MSU Head Athletic Trainer, MSU Assistant Athletic Trainer, and a faculty member from the ESPE Department will generate the ATI. Available spaces in the class will be filled according to the ATI in descending order. Admission takes place over the winter break. Students admitted to the clinical portion of the ATEP continue with ATEP coursework and are assigned the first of five clinical rotations. During the fall semester, students are held to the academic dishonesty, ethical, and retention standards as stipulated in the ATEP Handbook.
Current MSU students (internal transfers) desiring a change of major, seeking admission into the MSU ATEP for the upcoming fall semester are encouraged to meet with the ATEP Program Director, Dr. Middlemas, as soon as their intention to change majors is solidified. Internal transfer students must meet the selection criteria listed above and as a rule, will follow the application procedures for freshmen as listed above. Admission to all ATEP courses is 'by permission of the Department', therefore the meeting with Dr. Middlemas is crucial to obtain permission to register. A completed Athletic Training Education Program application (including Technical Standards) must be on file on the office of the Educational Program Director and a GPA of 2.75 to be eligible for admission to the major for the next semester. ATEP students are held to the academic dishonesty, ethical, and retention standards as stipulated in the ATEP Handbook.
Please be advised that the ATEP course sequence takes at least 6 consecutive semesters to complete.
Careful, prior planning may decrease the number of consecutive semesters slightly. Please contact the
ATEP Educational Director to ascertain the possibility of coordinating coursework prior to your admission.
Admission to all ATEP courses is 'by permission of instructor', therefore the meeting with Dr. Middlemas
is crucial to obtain permission to register. Otherwise, the admission process is identical to that for prospective freshmen.
Notification of acceptance to the ATEP will be by letter. ATEP students are held to the academic dishonesty,
ethical, and retention standards as stipulated in the ATEP Handbook.
Transfer students from other universities seeking admission into the MSU ATEP for the upcoming fall semester are handled on a case by case basis. Transfer students must be accepted by the University and have a completed Athletic Training Education Program application (including Technical Standards) on file on the office of the Educational Program Director prior to the interview. The number of students who meet the selection criteria that are accepted in this manner depends upon the space availability in the freshman class.
Please be advised that the ATEP course sequence takes at least 6 consecutive semesters to complete. Careful, prior planning may decrease the number of consecutive semesters slightly. Please contact the ATEP Educational Director to ascertain the possibility of coordinating coursework prior to your admission. Admission to all ATEP courses is 'by permission of Department', therefore the meeting with Dr. Middlemas is crucial to obtain permission to register. Otherwise, the admission process is identical to that for prospective freshmen.
Notification of acceptance to the ATEP will be by letter. ATEP students are held to the academic dishonesty, ethical, and retention standards as stipulated in the ATEP Handbook.
ATEP application materials will be available from the ATEP program director or click here. Please note that complete applications should not be sent to the MSU campus via any overnight or next day air service. Allow sufficient time for regular mail delivery.
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ATEP Technical Standards
The ATEP Technical Standards establish the essential qualities considered necessary for all MSU students admitted to the program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainers and the expectations of the accrediting agency (CAATE). Selected students will be required to verify that they can meet and understand the standards or that they can meet the standard with certain accommodations. The University will determine that it concurs. The technical standards will be included in the ATEP application packet. To view the most recent version of the Technical Standards click
here.
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Contact
Admissions Office
Montclair State University, Russ Hall
1 Normal Avenue
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 USA
973.655.4000 or 1.800.624.7780
undergraduate.admissions@montclair.edu
Dr. David Middlemas, EdD, ATC
Director, Athletic Training Education Program
Montclair State University, 4135 University Hall
1 Normal Avenue
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 USA
973.655.7090
middlemasd@mail.montclair.edu
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Students who complete the BS in Athletic Training degree program and all program
requirements are eligible to sit for the NATABOC certification examination, which
serves as the licensure examination for most states in the US. Successful examination
candidates are then eligible to apply for licensure in the states where they seek employment.
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