State of Texas licensure examination candidates must do the following:
· Graduate or be within a semester of graduating with a degree from an accredited college institution.
· Work a minimum of 1,800 hours in a college training room while enrolled in college under the guidelines of a certified and licensed athletic trainer in a three-year period (fall & spring semesters).
· Have successfully completed the following course work: human anatomy/physiology (3 hours), kinesiology (3 hours), exercise physiology (3 hours), one (1) health class (3 hours) and basic AND advanced athletics training (3 hours each)
· Have a current CPR card
· Completed an approved first aid course