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Admission Process

Step #1 - Prepare for undergraduate study in kinesiology.
  • See hints for future kinesiology majors (below).
  • Check out the College Insider, for all your questions on preparing for college.

Step #2 - Admission to Michigan State University. Information about admission to Michigan State University is posted at MSU's web site.

Step #3 - Apply for admission to the athletic training major. Admission to the athletic training major is competitive, with a limited number of students admitted each year. Students apply during their sophomore year for admission in the junior year. The deadline for application to the major is February 1. The decision regarding admission to the major is based on the following criteria:

  1. Submission of the following: (a) an application to the major in athletic training; (b) an essay expressing reasons for selecting the field of athletic training; and (c) three letters of personal reference.
  2. Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade-point average of 2.50 in these courses: KIN 125 - First Aid and Personal Safety (3 credits) KIN 126 - Introduction to Athletic Training (3 credits) KIN 127 - Clinical Observation in Athletic Training (1 credit) KIN 227 - Clinical Rotations in Athletic Training (2 credits) KIN 320 - Pathology of Sports Injury (3 credits)
  3. A minimum grade of 2.00 in each of the following courses:
    • CEM 141 - General Chemistry
    • KIN 216 - Applied Human Anatomy
    • MTH 103 - College Algebra
    • PHY 231 - Introductory Physics I
    • PSL 250 - Introductory Physiology
  4. University grade-point average of 2.50 or higher
  5. Interview with the MSU Athletic Training Admissions Board
  6. Space availability in the formal clinical curriculum sites
Interested students should make an appointment with Dr. Tracey Covassin, the director of the undergraduate program in athletic training.

Transfer Students

Students who wish to transfer from another college/university should contact the KIN Advisement Office in 134 Erickson Hall, (517) 432-9552.  Transfer students can also find useful information in the transfer students section of the Office of Admission web site.

Hints for Future Students

High school students and other students who plan to become KIN majors can prepare for a successful experience in the KIN undergraduate program by:
  • Acquiring speaking, writing, and computer skills.
  • Developing competence in sports and physical activities through high school physical education courses or by participating as members of sports teams.
  • Developing a strong science background by taking high school/college courses in chemistry, physics, biology, and anatomy.
  • Becoming competent in mathematics by completing high school/college courses in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
In addition, prospective KIN majors should test out their interest in kinesiology through volunteer experiences with physical activity programs such as physical education classes, sports teams, and fitness facilities. Students who are considering the kinesiology major as preparation for medically-related careers such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine are encouraged to volunteer at clinics and hospital settings.
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