Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences Program Admission
Most undergraduate programs in the HERS Department do not require admission. You can simply declare your HERS major or minor.
Learn more about how to be considered for admission into the HERS graduate programs at Winona State.
Athletic Training Program
The Athletic Training program requires an admission process because it includes a master’s program. View the MSAT Student Handbook (PDF) for details on the admission requirements.
Students currently enrolled in the 3+2 program at WSU should contact Dr. Nora Kraemer for instructions and to confirm eligibility prior to application.
This is a competitive admission process. Admission is not guaranteed to those meeting the minimum admission criteria.
Only students admitted to the professional phase will be able to continue with the academic and clinical portion of the MSAT program.
GPA
Your overall GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. This includes all institutions attended.
Coursework
You must earn a grade “C” or better in the following pre-requisite courses:
- Human Anatomy with lab – 1 semester
- Human Physiology with lab – 1 semester
- Statistics – 1 semester
- General Psychology – 1 semester
- Nutrition – 1 semester
- Physics, Anatomical Kinesiology, or Biomechanics – 1 semester
- Exercise Physiology – 1 semester
Pre-requisite courses from outside WSU will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Follow the Athletic Training Application Checklist (PDF) for details on the application process.
In addition to the information you’ll need to provide in your application, you must submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Personal Statement/Cover Letter
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
Expectations for the Personal Statement
Your personal statement/cover letter should be no more than 3 pages in length and should answer the following questions:
- Introduce yourself to the selection committee.
- Why do you wish to become an Athletic Trainer, and why do you feel you would be a successful applicant?
- Why are you choosing Winona State University?
- What are your career goals?
Athletic Training applicants should complete the AthleticTrainingCAS application.
Learn more about how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies.
MSAT Admission Review Process
All application materials will be reviewed by the MSAT faculty starting Sept. 1 until a maximum enrollment of 20 students is achieved.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to ensure that the program is not already full at the time of application.
The application materials are rated and ranked (PDF) by a committee who will determine acceptance or denial of admission.
Students will be notified of their acceptance status into the MSAT program within 2 weeks of application.
Rolling admission will continue until the cohort is filled. All admission decisions must be completed by May 15.
Mental Health Education Program
Mental Health Education graduate certificate applicants should complete the general GradCAS application.
Learn more about how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies.
Performance Analytics in Sport Science Program
Before applying for the Performance Analytics in Sport Science master’s degree, you must meet the following requirements:
- Completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a similar area of study from an accredited institution. You can still apply if you have a degree in another field, but you may need to complete additional prerequisite work.
- Completed a minimum of one semester of each of the following undergraduate classes:
- Anatomy and Physiology, with lab
- Biomechanics, with lab
- Exercise Physiology, with lab
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Current CPR/AED Certification, such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association or CPR/AED certification for professional rescuers through the American Red Cross
In addition to the information you’ll need to provide in your application, you must submit the following materials:
- Current resume
- Transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended
- 2 letters of recommendation from a current or former employer or professor
- Personal statement: in no more than 3 pages, introduce yourself to the selection committee. Then explain why you want to enroll in Winona State’s Performance Analytics program and why you believe you’d be a successful applicant. Finally, describe your post-graduation career goals and/or plans.
Performance Analytics applicants should complete the general GradCAS application.
Learn more about how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies.