Athletic Training

The Athletic Training Education Program at the University of Delaware has the distinction of being the only accredited program in the state of Delaware, and one of the oldest in the nation. The program began in 1972 and held National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) approved status from 1975-1994. When the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) began accrediting athletic training education programs in 1994, our major was among the first programs in the country to meet the strict accreditation standards. Since that time the program has maintained accreditation through the Comission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination and will have obtained entry-level skills for the profession. Athletic Trainers employed in the state of Delaware must also register with the Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers to practice.

Interest Groups: Entering freshmen and transfer students seeking admission into Athletic Training are admitted to interest groups (ATI). After fulfilling the first year prerequisite courses and clinical experience requirements, students formally apply for acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program.

Current Degree Requirements

How Do I Transfer Into This Major?

The department reviews applications from University of Delaware students who wish to change majors twice a year, with applications due on December 15 th and June 1 st. Applications are available 30 days prior to each due date. Students are notified of admission decisions after semester grades are posted. Students not admitted to a major may apply again the following semester.

Athletic Training requires a formal application process

A faculty admission committee for Athletic Training will make decisions on acceptance based on the following criteria:

• Minimum overall cumulative index of 2.5 for all undergraduate course work completed at the University of Delaware
• Successful completion of the following pre-requisite courses:
• CHEM103 – General Chemistry
• ENGL110 - Critical Reading and Writing
• NTDT200 – Nutrition Concepts (General Studies)
• PSYC100 – Psychology (General Studies)
• MATH Class
• General Studies Classs
• HESC155-Personal Health Management
• HESC220 – Anatomy and Physiology
• HESC210 – Emergency Management of Injuries and Illnesses
• HESC240 – Introduction to Athletic Training
• Complete hours of direct observation in the University of Delaware athletic training room under the supervision of the athletic training faculty, this also includes clinical evaluations
• Three letters of recommendation. Students must obtain the University of Delaware Athletic Training Education Program Admission Recommendation Form from the Director of the Program
• Completion of the Clinical Competency and Palpation Checklists
• Successful interview with the Athletic Training Education Program Faculty
• Submission of a written essay
  

Career and Education Opportunities

Employment and education opportunities for Athletic Training graduates are diverse and rewarding. Some examples of potential careers are:

• Careers
• Certified Athletic Trainers
• High Schools, Colleges, Universities
• Industrial Settings
• Professional Sports Teams
  
  
• Graduate and Professional Programs
  (**May need additional undergraduate coursework)
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Medical or Dental School
• Chiropractic School

For further information about the major of Athletic Training please contact:
Dr. Thomas Kaminski at 302-831-6402 or Kaminski@udel.edu

or visit the Athletic Training Website