In order to sit for the Texas State Licensure examination via the internship route, a person must hold a bachelor's degree which includes at least three hours of academic credit from each of the following course areas:
        (a) human anatomy;
        (b) health, disease, nutrition, fitness, wellness, emergency care or first aid,
            or drug and alcohol education;
        (c) kinesiology;
        (d) human physiology or physiology of exercise;
        (e) athletic training, sports medicine, or care and prevention of injuries;
        (f) [effective September 1, 2000] advanced athletic training, advanced sports
            medicine, or assessment of injury.

In addition, a person must have completed an apprenticeship program in athletic training that:

        (a) consists of 1800 clock-hours completed in college or university
            intercollegiate sports programs
        (b) is based on the academic calendar
        (c) is completed during at least five fall and/or spring semesters
        (d) is completed while enrolled as a student at a college or university
            for at least 1500 of the 1800 clock-hours

All applicants must hold current certification in standard first aid and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

More information on Texas State Licensure can be found at the Texas Department of Health Web Site.