No experience is necessary, however all students are required to become CPR and First-Aid certified shortly after acceptance into the program in order to start working with athletes. All students will follow a path to best fit their goals while maintaining a high standard of progress and professionalism.

Year 1: Beginner Level

• Minimum of 4 hours/week of volunteer time in the training room
• Maintain 1st Year in-services
• Begin Game coverage to show responsibility and dedication

Year 2: Intermediate Level

• Minimum of 4-6 hours/week and weekly in-services
• Assignment to one of the Club Sports Teams
• Game/ Tournament Coverage
• Required to assist with 1st year in-services
• Required to complete 150 supervised hours
  

Year 3 & 4: Advanced Level

• Minimum of 6-10 hours per week and weekly in-services
• Administrative Responsibly
• Possible Game/Project compensation
• Required to assist lower level in-services
• Team assignment to one or more of the UCSB Club Sports Teams
• Required to complete 300 supervised hours