{"id":11488,"date":"2025-09-11T15:02:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=11488"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:02:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:02:19","slug":"program-admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/nursing-health-sciences\/health-exercise-rehabilitative-sciences-department\/program-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Health, Exercise &amp; Rehabilitative Sciences Program Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most undergraduate programs in the HERS Department do not require admission. You can simply&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/warriorspace.winona.edu\/ProcessDirector\/custom\/pages\/login.aspx?bp_nextpage=https%3a%2f%2fwarriorspace.winona.edu%2fProcessDirector%2fform.aspx%3fpid%3dcbc76cfa-e332-489a-a868-237dcf390893%26formid%3deb972553-290b-49ec-987a-a5fa07f86d53%26forminstid%3d%26tlid%3d%26wfinstid%3d%26prinstid%3d%26linkwfid%3d%26linkprid%3d%26testmode%3d%26nottask%3d%26CTConfigure%3d%26CTRun%3d%26CTContainerFORMID%3d%26CTContainerWFID%3d%26CTContainerRULEID%3d%26CTContainerPRID%3d%26parsecontrols%3d%26completepage%3d%26completepageprompt%3d%26completetext%3d%26findtask%3d%26INFOMSG%3d%26caseinstid%3d&amp;skipintegrated=&amp;skipsaml=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">declare your HERS major or minor<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about how to be considered for admission into the&nbsp;HERS&nbsp;graduate programs at Winona State.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"athletic-training\">Athletic Training Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Athletic Training program requires an admission process because it includes a master\u2019s program. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSAT-Student-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSAT Student Handbook<\/a> (PDF) for details on the admission requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students currently enrolled in the 3+2 program at WSU should contact Dr. Nora Kraemer for instructions and to confirm eligibility prior to application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Admissions Criteria<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Application Materials<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">How to Apply<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Admissions Criteria<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>This is a competitive admission process.\u00a0Admission is not guaranteed to those meeting the minimum admission criteria.<\/p>\n<p>Only students admitted to the professional phase will be able to continue with the academic and clinical portion of the MSAT program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GPA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your overall GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.\u00a0This includes all institutions attended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coursework<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You must earn a grade &#8220;C&#8221; or better in the following pre-requisite courses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Human Anatomy with lab &#8211; 1 semester<\/li>\n<li>Human Physiology with lab &#8211; 1 semester<\/li>\n<li>Statistics &#8211; 1 semester<\/li>\n<li>General Psychology &#8211; 1 semester<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition &#8211; 1 semester<\/li>\n<li>Physics, Anatomical Kinesiology, or Biomechanics &#8211; 1 semester<\/li>\n<li>Exercise Physiology &#8211; 1 semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pre-requisite courses from outside WSU will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Application Materials<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Athletic-Training-Masters-Program-Application-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Athletic Training Application Checklist<\/a> (PDF) for details on the application process.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the information you\u2019ll need to provide in your application, you must submit the following materials:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n<li>Personal Statement\/Cover Letter<\/li>\n<li>2 Letters of Recommendation<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Expectations for the Personal Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your personal statement\/cover letter should be no more than 3 pages in length and should answer the following questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Introduce yourself to the selection committee.<\/li>\n<li>Why do you wish to become an Athletic Trainer, and why do you feel you would be a successful applicant?<\/li>\n<li>Why are you choosing Winona State University?<\/li>\n<li>What are your career goals?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">How to Apply<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Athletic Training applicants should complete the AthleticTrainingCAS application.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/graduate\/\">how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies<\/a>.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSAT Admission Review Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All application materials will be reviewed by the MSAT faculty starting Sept. 1 until a maximum enrollment of 20 students is achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to ensure that the program is not already full at the time of application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application materials are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSAT-Application-Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rated and ranked<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF) by a committee who will determine acceptance or denial of admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will be notified of their acceptance status into the MSAT program within 2 weeks of application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling admission will continue until the cohort is filled. All admission decisions must be completed by&nbsp;May 15.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mental-health\">Mental Health Education Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental Health Education graduate certificate applicants should complete the general GradCAS application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/graduate\/\">how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance-analytics\">Performance Analytics in Sport Science Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Admissions Criteria<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Application Materials<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">How to Apply<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Admissions Criteria<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Before applying for the Performance Analytics in Sport Science master\u2019s degree, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Completed a minimum of one semester of each of the following undergraduate classes:\n<ul>\n<li>Anatomy and Physiology, with lab<\/li>\n<li>Biomechanics, with lab<\/li>\n<li>Exercise Physiology, with lab<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale<\/li>\n<li>Current CPR\/AED Certification, such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/\">American Heart Association<\/a> or CPR\/AED certification for professional rescuers through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/\">American Red Cross<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Application Materials<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>In addition to the information you\u2019ll need to provide in your application, you must submit the following materials:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Current resume<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">2 letters of recommendation from a current or former employer or professor<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Personal statement:<\/strong> in no more than 3 pages, introduce yourself to the selection committee. Then explain why you want to enroll in Winona State&#8217;s Performance Analytics program and why you believe you&#8217;d be a successful applicant. Finally, describe your post-graduation career goals and\/or plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">How to Apply<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Performance Analytics applicants should complete the general GradCAS application.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/graduate\/\">how to apply to WSU Graduate Studies<\/a>.<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the HERS Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Justin Geijer\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Maxwell 358<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5205<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:jgeijer@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Justin Geijer<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Kris Stevens\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Maxwell Hall 351<\/p>\n<p>507.457.2600<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:kstevens@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Kris Stevens<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to apply to the HERS Department programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":11479,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[461],"tags":[352],"class_list":["post-11488","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-health-exercise-rehabilitative-sciences","tag-legacy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11488"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18093,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11488\/revisions\/18093"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}