Exercise and Health Science (EHS)

EHS Major Requirements

1. Core: 20 credits consisting of EHS 220, 225, 226, 327, and 344.
2. Concentration: 16 credits from one of the following:
   1. Pre-nursing: EHS 328, 340 and at least 8 credits from the following: EHS 270, 310, 428, and 430.
   2. Pre-professional: EHS 310 and 14 credits from the following: EHS 270, 328, 340, 345, 346, 428, and 430.
   3. Pre-therapy: EHS 310, 323, 345, 346, 401, and 428.
   4. Health and Fitness: EHS 331, 390A or C, and 428; and six credits from the following: EHS 270, 303, 328, 340, and 345.
3. Either completion of the Senior Oral Comprehensive Examination administered by the Department or Senior Seminar (EHS 480).
4. Certification in First Aid and CPR is required for the Major.
5. At least one practicum experience is strongly recommended for all EHS Majors.

EHS Minor Requirements

Twenty-four credits which must include EHS 225, 226, 327 and 344.

NOTE: No activity courses (110-165) may count toward the non-teaching major or minor and no more than six activity course credits may be applied toward the 136 required for the bachelor's degree.

Athletic Training Major

The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is an accredited program by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Each Athletic Training Student (ATS) is required to complete a minimum of four semester-long clinical assignments and accumulate a minimum of 1,000 clinical experience hours during their clinical experiences with 250 hours completed in an intensive equipment sport. Athletic Training Students will gain valuable practical experience in the practice and game coverage of the varsity and junior varsity intercollegiate sports at Alma College. Other clinical rotations include a physical therapy clinic, high school and corporate wellness program.

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to the ATEP. The program is competitive and acceptance is based on the number of available clinical positions. Students must complete the following to be reviewed for admittance: apply and be accepted into Alma College; and a separate application to the ATEP is required. Contact Dennis Griffin, MA, ATC for an application packet. The admission process takes place once a year and admission occurs by April 1 of each year.

Selection Criteria for the Athletic Training Education Program: Each entering class is admitted to the ATEP in the fall semester. Admission to Alma College is required for, but does not guarantee, acceptance into the ATEP. The program is selective and can accommodate a limited number of students each year. This number may vary depending on the number of approved clinical instructors, available clinical assignments, and Alma College's Athletic Training facilities. Prospective students must have all application materials completed to be considered for admission. Submit an application for Provisional Admission to the ATEP by March 1 for fall admission.

The applicant will be notified of their status by April 1.

Preference will be given to those applicants who have:

1. Completed the Athletic Training Application
2. High college grade point average
3. High grade point average in high school
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Interviewed by the Athletic Training staff. These interviews will take place following submission of application material.

After being provisionally accepted into the ATEP, students must complete the following to achieve full admittance:

1. Pass EHS 221, First Aid and CPR and EHS 222, Principles of Athletic Training with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
2. Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 for all completed course work (based on all college-level work computed both at Alma College and at other institutions).
3. Hold the following valid certifications (or their equivalents):
1. Standard First Aid and Safety — American Red Cross.
2. CPR for the Professional Rescuer — American Red Cross.
4. Complete a minimum of 50 voluntary observational hours under the direct supervision of an Approved Clinical Instructor within the ATEP at Alma College. Transfer students may complete documented observational clinical hours under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer at the institution from which they are transferring. These supervised clinical hours must comply with the guidelines as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
5. Receive a positive observation evaluation from the Program Director and Approved Clinical Instructors of the ATEP.
6. Pass a pre-admittance physical examination.
7. Submit a health insurance/history form.
8. Acceptance of the Technical Standards.
9. Updated Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver form.
10. Updated TB Screening.

Once admitted to the program the ATS is required to meet certain standards for retention including a minimum GPA and successful completion of required clinical skills. In addition, there are some financial costs involved with the ATEP. The specific policies are located in the ATS handbook or contact the ATEP Director.

Transfer Students: Transfer students must fulfill all the program requirements as indicated. The ATEP Director and the Registrar will evaluate the coursework from the previous institution to determine the courses that meet the requirements of Alma College and the ATEP. In addition the ATEP Director will determine which Athletic Training courses meet the program's proficiencies and competencies. Transfer students need to show proof of the clinical proficiencies and clinical experiences that were taught by an ACI. The ATEP reserves the right to give the transfer student a comprehensive exam to test the educational level of the student.

Athletic Training Major Requirements

Core: 20 credits consisting of EHS 220, 225, 226, 327 and 344.

Concentration: 38 credits consisting of EHS 221, 222, 323, 324, 325, 326, 328, 340, 345, 427 and eight credits of Clinical Experiences EHS 105, 106, 205, 206, 305, 306, 405 and 406.

Secondary Physical Education Teaching Major Requirements

Forty-two credits which must include EHS 220, 221, 225, 226, 271, 327, 331, 334, 344, 345, and 428; one from 150, 154, 156M and 157; two from 110, 112, 118, and 165A, B, S, V; and one from THD 140 and 141. Recommended, but not required, is EHS 201.