Athletic Training : Program Information : Program Timeline

Academic and Clinical Program

Program Progression Sequence: Timeline and Deadlines

Prior to Enrollment

On-campus Visit (encouraged)
Apply to UW Oshkosh
Gain Admission to UW Oshkosh/Declare Athletic Training Major
Complete 30 hours of observation in other settings if possible (i.e. high school)
Contact Dr. Strough if you haven’t already done so
Attend Odyssey (Orientation); Schedule Biology 105, Kinesiol 170, Kinesiol 175, and Kinesiol 185 for Fall Semester in addition to other general education courses

On-Going

Submit Personal Information Form and Copies of CPR/AED Cards prior to beginning clinical experience
Attend Program In-Service (Professional Sequence) prior to beginning clinical experience
Submit Clinical Activities Form weekly
Meet with Program Director RE: class schedule one week prior to registration date
Register for Classes (refer to Advising Form) at the scheduled registration date & time
Submit Course Evaluations for Athletic Training Courses beginning 11th week of classes
Obtain Evaluations from Clinical Instructors/Supervisors beginning 12th week of classes
Fill Out and Submit Self-Evaluation and Clinical Instructor Evaluation beginning 12th week of classes
Meet with Clinical Instructor/Supervisor and Program Director during the 13th or 14th week of classes

Pre-Professional Year; First Semester

Attend Introductory Meeting and Pre-Professional Orientation during the 2nd week of classes
Begin Directed Observation Experience during the 2nd week of classes
Identify Course Sequence for Pre-PT, Pre-PA, etc. if applicable
Meet with Program Director concerning spring classes
Register for Kinesiol 171, Kinesiol 173, Kinesiol 189 and BIO 211 plus general ed. courses
Successfully Complete Course Work, Directed Observation, and general education requirements attempted

Pre-Professional Year; Second Semester

Continue Directed Observation Experience
Meet with Program Director RE: Fall Classes
Register for BIO 212, Kinesiol 113, Kinesiol 241, Kinesiol 242, Kinesiol 269, Kinesiol 283, and Kinesiol 287 plus general education courses
Register for Chemistry 105 if you intend to take it and/or your program of study requires it
Submit (as part of your Kinesiol 189 Portfolio)
Letter of Application
Letters of Recommendation
HBV series information
Verification of 30 hours of clinical observation in alternative settings
Personal Interview will occur in March/April
Complete courses and directed observation successfully
Final points tabulated/candidates ranked one week following semester
Program acceptance/non-acceptance letter sent late May/early June

Professional Sequence/Beginning Year; First Semester

Begin First Practicum (Clinical Experience) (All Prerequisite Requirements must be satisfied)
Join WATA
Register for Kinesiol 243, Kinesiol 245, Kinesiol 289, Kinesiol 348, Kinesiol 350 and Kinesiol 384 (or junior year) plus general education requirements

Beginning Year; Second Semester

Register for Kinesiol 337, Kinesiol 340, Kinesiol 343, Kinesiol 387, Kinesiol 483 and either Kinesiol 437 or Kinesiol 485 and Nurs 359 plus general education requirements

Intermediate Year; First Semester

Register for Kinesiol 344, Kinesiol 346, Kinesiol 351, Kinesiol 368, Kinesiol 384 (or soph year), Kinesiol 388, and Kinesiol 389, plus general education requirements

Intermediate Year; Second Semester

Begin Researching Graduate School/Graduate Assistant Opportunities
Apply for/Schedule GRE
Register for Kinesiol 468, Kinesiol 475, Kinesiol 487, and either Kinesiol 485 and Nurs 359 or Kinesiol 437 plus general education requirements

Advanced Year; First Semester

Advanced Year; Second Semester