2018-2019 UG Catalog

120 / 221

117
Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
Questions regarding the specific requirements of the pre-
professional and/or competitive admissions policies should be
brought to the ATP director.
Before applying to enter the professional part of the program,
prospective students should be aware that availability for and
participation in various on- and off-campus clinical,
intercollegiate and interscholastic practice and game settings
is a program requirement. Some clinical sites may require a
criminal background check. Prospective students should also
be aware of credentialing agency requirements regarding a
candidate’s previous criminal history. Students with a
previous criminal history should direct questions regarding
eligibility for athletic training licensure and/or certification to
the ATP director.
Completion of Introduction to Athletic Training (ATTR 1310),
only offered in fall semesters, with a grade of B or higher is
required for consideration for admission into the professional
portion of the ATP. Other requirements include an overall 2.5
GPA, completion of at least 12 credits. For a complete list of
ATP entrance requirements, students are referred to the ATP
Student Handbook. New students are admitted into the ATP
only in spring semesters.
Once accepted into the ATP, the student must continue
his/her successful completion of academic coursework and
other continuing program benchmarks. Student compliance
with these program benchmarks and clinical performance
evaluations is assessed during each semester. These
benchmarks include maintaining a minimum 2.5 overall
GPA and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in athletic training (ATTR)
courses. ATP students ARE REQUIRED TO MEET THESE
GPA BENCHMARKS FOR GRADUATION. A list of the
evaluations and specific benchmarks is available from the
ATP director. The student who does not progress successfully
is placed on probation or dismissed from the ATP depending
on the seriousness of the deficiency. Specific information
concerning ATP probation/dismissal policies is found in the
ATP Student Handbook, which is available from the ATP
director.
If a member of the athletic training faculty (classroom or
clinical) believes that a student exhibits behavior or attitude
characteristics not conducive or detrimental to performance
as an athletic trainer, the faculty member shall raise the matter
with the ATP Director, who will then inform the student of the
alleged misconduct or inappropriate attitude. The ATP
Director will then send a written statement to the student
delineating the characteristics considered not conducive or
detrimental to performance as an athletic trainer and
delineating pertinent details of the alleged behavior, attitude
or incident(s). These are considered in a framework of
whether or not the student is fit to professionally practice. A
list of fitness to practice concerns is found in the ATP student
handbook. The ATP Director shall review the documentation
and other pertinent information, meet with the student, and
determine an appropriate action pertaining to retention,
conditional retention, or dismissal from the ATP. A record of
the ATP Director’s decision shall be retained in the student’s
ATP records and written notification of the action taken shall
be sent to the student. The student may appeal the action of
the ATP Director pertaining to retention, conditional retention,
or dismissal to the Dean of the College of Human Sciences
and Educational Studies and University Provost.
Any conduct or deportment not in harmony with that
encouraged by University standards (see University Student
Handbook) may constitute grounds for dismissal or other
disciplinary action from the ATP. Additionally, the Texas
Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, the National Athletic
Trainers’ Association, Inc. and the Board of Certification, Inc.
are responsible for disciplining athletic trainers and applicants
for licensure and certification for unethical conduct indicating
unsuitability to be credentialed as an athletic trainer. These
agencies and HSU’s ATP will enforce applicable Standards of
Conduct (Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers available: at
, Standards of
Professional Practice (Board of Certification, Inc. available:
, and Code of Ethics
(National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc. – available:
membership/member-resources/code-of-ethics).
Athletic Trainers are employed in various settings including
high school, college/universities, professional teams, and
sports medicine clinics. Athletic training students planning on
employment in the high school setting are strongly
encouraged to obtain certification for teaching in one or more
fields.
NOTE: If you major in Athletic Training, a minor is not
required.
EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM
Various types of career opportunities are available. Examples
include corporate wellness, community wellness, strength and
conditioning, performance enhancement, personal training,
fitness management, and medical sales. There are
certifications available through professional associations
which may aid in employment after graduation. The exercise
science major may also serve as pre-professional preparation
for graduate studies in exercise science or selected allied
health career tracks such as physical therapy, occupational
therapy, physician assistant, and chiropractic. Students
should examine entrance prerequisites for specific
institutional programs. The program includes an internship as
a capstone to the program. The internship site is selected by
the student with permission of their academic advisor and
KHR internship coordinator. The application deadline is
March 1 for summer and fall internships and October 1
for spring internships. Students should have all
arrangements made prior to registering for their internship
course (FSSC 4607) or courses (FSSC 4307 and 4308).
Questions regarding the internship should be directed to the
internship coordinator or associate dean.
Outdoor Education Activities course (FSSC 2300) is required
for this major. It is only offered in May Term and has an
additional room/board fee added.
FITNESS, RECREATION AND SPORTS MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
Various types of career opportunities are available for
graduates in this field including sporting goods retail and
marketing, sports communication, fitness training, sports
officiating, recreation management, nutritionist, and sports
administration. The program requires a minor and includes
an internship as a capstone experience. The internship site
is selected by the student in consultation with their advisor and
permission of the department head. The application
deadline is March 1 for summer and fall internships and
October 1 for spring internships. Students should have all
arrangements made prior to registering for their internship
course (FSSC 4607) or courses (FSSC 4307 and 4308).
Questions regarding the internship should be directed to the
internship coordinator or department head.
Outdoor Education Activities course (FSSC 2300) is required
for this major. It is only offered in May Term and has an
additional room/board fee added.
Students in Exercise Science and Fitness Recreation &
Sports Management are NOT eligible for teacher
certification upon graduation.
EC-12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PREPARATION
This program is designed for students who want to become
certified to teach physical education in the public schools.
Students in this program must meet all standards to be
admitted into the teacher education program (see page 100).