The request to change the requirements for ATRN and EXER majors

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PRE-KINESIOLOGY

Applicants who satisfy freshman or transfer requirements for admission to the University and who apply to either the Athletic Training OR Exercise Science majors are eligible for admission to the Pre-Kinesiology major.  All students entering the university will be required to complete the General Education requirements of the university.  A suggested sequence of courses for Pre-Kinesiology students that meet these General Education requirements as well as the prerequisites for both Exercise Science and Athletic Training can be found at http://kinesiology.uncc.edu/academic-degrees-and-programs.   

Students who apply for either the Athletic Training OR Exercise Science major are initially classified as Pre-Kinesiology majors (PKNS) until they meet the following requirements:  cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; completion of 60 hours; and successful (grade C or above) completion of BIOL 1273L, BIOL 1274, BIOL 1274L, CHEM 1251, CHEM 1251LCHEM 1252, CHEM 1252L, STAT 1222, MATH 1101, HLTH 2101*, EXER/ATRN 2150, EXER/ATRN 2294, ATRN 2295** and EXER/ATRN 2298.  Students wishing to pursue the Exercise Science major should choose the prefix EXER and Athletic Training majors the ATRN prefix for courses in the major.  Students applying for the Athletic Training major must make a grade C or higher in the above courses and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher before making application to the ATRN major.  Students applying for the Exercise Science major must make a grade of C or higher in the above courses and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher before making application to the EXER major.  All ATRN and/or EXER courses taken at UNC Charlotte required for any degree program in the Department of Kinesiology must be successfully completed at UNC Charlotte.

*Pre-Kinesiology majors are highly recommended to take LBST 2214 (Health and Quality of Life); this will substitute for HLTH 2101 (Healthy Lifestyles) as a required course and meet a General Education requirement.
**ATRN 2295 is required for those interested in pursuing Athletic Training as a major.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING (ATRN)

The emphases of the curriculum are:  risk management and injury prevention, pathology of injuries and illnesses, acute care of injuries and illnesses, pharmacology, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, general medical conditions and disabilities, nutritional aspects of injuries and illnesses, psychosocial intervention and referral, health care administration, and professional development and responsibilities.  Students are given opportunities to gain knowledge and skills needed to pass the certification exam of the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Training.  Required courses in the upper division are:  ATRN 3260, 3280, 3281, 3286, 3287, 3288, 3289, 3290, 3291, 3292, 3293, 3295, 3298, 3400, 3401, 4121, 4290, 4291, 4292, 4293, 4400, and 4401. and COMM 1101

ADMISSION

Students who have completed all of the Pre-Kinesiology prerequisites may apply for the Athletic Training major.  Students are admitted to the major for the fall semester only and admission is competitive.  Admission decisions are made by a committee within the Department of Kinesiology.  Selection into the program is competitive and satisfactorily completing the minimum requirements does not guarantee program admission.  After evaluating the credentials of all applicants meeting the minimum academic requirements, the selection committee offers admission to students whose credentials demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement.

REQUIREMENTS

The Athletic Training Education Program is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program.  Examples of these requirements include:  the ability to meet the technical standards of the program, current immunizations, possible drug testing and criminal background clearance, universal precaution training, clinical experiences, and successful completion of progression criteria.  All courses required for the Athletic Training major must be completed with a grade of C or higher.  A detailed description of the requirements of the program can be found in the BS in Athletic Training Student Handbook located in the Department of Kinesiology and online on the Department of Kinesiology website under “Student Resources.” 

• Students applying for admission to the Athletic Training major must meet the following minimum academic requirements.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better in all college course work
• Completion of 60 hours
• Successful completion (grade of C or above) in all prerequisites for athletic training:  BIOL 1273, BIOL 1273L, BIOL 1274, BIOL 1274L, CHEM 1251, CHEM 1251L, CHEM 1252, CHEM 1252L,STAT 1222,  MATH 1100, HLTH 2101*, ATRNEXEREXER 2150, ATRNEXER 2290, ATRNEXER 2294, ATRN 2295, and ATRNEXER 2298
• Proof of current CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED (or equivalent) certification
• Completion of the Athletic Training Education Program Application Packet
• Completion of all athletic training major prerequisites in the summer semester prior to the fall for which application is being made
• Completion of athletic training observation experience in the spring semester prior to the fall for which application is being made

*LBST 2214 (Health and Quality of Life) can be used as a substitute course for HLTH 2101.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (EXER)

This degree program offers preparation for employment as Exercise Science practitioners in:  health agencies, hospitals, fitness centers, business and industry, research laboratories, or any other setting which provides physical fitness enhancement programs for clients and patients.  The courses in this major prepare the student to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist certification.  

REQUIREMENTS

Required courses are COMM 1101 EXER 3100, 3103 3260, 3280, 3281, 3286, 3287, 4121, 4132, 4286, 4293, 4490, and 4660.  Additionally, the students must complete EXER 1201 and three activity courses of their choosing.  All of the required courses for the Exercise Science major must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Students should use the following course sequence to plan their class schedules once they are accepted into the Exercise Science program: