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ATEP Home -> FAQ -> What is a Directed Observation Student?
What is a “directed observation student” or "pre-athletic training" student?
In practical terms, there is no difference between a “directed observation (D.O.) student” and a “pre-athletic training student”. Both
terms describe students seeking admission to the Athletic Training major / Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). If the student is already housed in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Education, he / she may also be considered a “pre-athletic training student”. If that is the case, the student’s major code will be “pre-athletic training” – this is done for administrative reasons. If the student is not in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Education, then he / she will not have the “pre-athletic training” major code. The term “directed observation student” or “D.O. student” will normally be used to describe all students attempting to enter the ATEP.
The D.O. student completes the D.O. program which includes observation hours in the athletic training room and educational in-services covering clinical proficiencies and educational competencies. Typically, D.O./ pre-athletic training students are lower division students although upper division students are not excluded. Students should note that the athletic training major / ATEP requirements are set up for a four-year process. The first year is spent in the D.O. program and the remaining three years are needed to complete the didactic and clinical portions of the program. Upper division and transfer students should be especially mindful of this time requirement.
