Athletic Training, M.S.
The Masters of Science in Athletic Training is a CAATE-accredited professional program that culminates in students eligible to sit for the BOC examination. The mission of the MS in Athletic Training program is to:
- provide interdisciplinary approaches to medicine through designed clinical educational experiences for students in a variety of settings and interactions with different health care professionals,
- teach students to access, interpret, and integrate relevant research into their clinical decision making through didactic and clinical education that focuses on evidence-based medicine, and
- enhance professional development of students through community engagement and recognize the role of the athletic trainer as a healthcare provider within the larger context of a changing healthcare system.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making into client/patient care.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply contemporary principles and practices of healthcare informatics.
- Students will demonstrate diagnostic skills, create care plans, and incorporate interventions for patients with health conditions commonly seen in athletic training practice to maximize the patient’s participation and health-related quality of life.
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and immediately manage acute conditions and emergency situations.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize, refer, and support patients with behavioral health conditions.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of health care administration and quality improvement.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to maintain current cultural competence.
- Students will practice in a manner that is professional and in alignment with ethical standards of the profession.
- Students will develop the skills to become a lifelong learner guided by professional competence, professional development, and advocates of the profession.
- Students will develop their ability to provide patient education to patients, support systems, and stakeholders.
Program Admission Requirements
Program admission requirements include the successful completion of a bachelor of science degree in a related field from an accredited institution and the following coursework:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biology with lab | 4 | |
| Chemistry with lab | 4 | |
| Physics with lab | 4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 8 | |
| Exercise Physiology | 4 | |
| Psychology | 3 | |
| Nutrition | 3 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Degree Requirements (66 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First year | ||
| Summer | ||
| BMSC 740 | Human Anatomy for Health Sciences | 6 |
| ATEP 700 | Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATEP 701 | Principles of Evidenced-Based Medicine | 3 |
| ATEP 702L | Principles of Athletic Training Lab | 1 |
Credit Hours 13 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ATEP 748 | Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention of Lower Extremity Injuries | 4 |
| ATEP 748L | Evaluation & Therapeutic Intervention of Lower Extremity Injuries Lab | 1 |
| ATEP 730 | Behavioral Health and Wellness | 3 |
| ATEP 711 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I | 3 |
Credit Hours 11 | ||
| Spring | ||
| ATEP 712 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II | 3 |
| ATEP 749 | Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention of Head, Neck and Spine Injuries | 4 |
| ATEP 749L | Evaluation & Therapeutic Intervention of Head, Neck, & Spine Injuries Lab | 1 |
| ATEP 797 | Clinical Pathology and Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 2 |
| ATEP 797L | Clinical Pathology & Pharmacology in Athletic Training Lab | 1 |
| PUBH 678 | Transforming Health Care for the Future | 1 |
Credit Hours 12 | ||
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| ATEP 750 | Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention of Upper Extremity Injuries | 4 |
| ATEP 750L | Evaluation & Therapeutic Intervention of Upper Extremity Injuries Lab | 1 |
| ATEP 796 | Athletic Training Administration | 3 |
| ATEP 713 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III | 3 |
Credit Hours 11 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ATEP 714 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV | 3 |
| ATEP 732 | Emergency Management Practices in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATEP 741 | Advanced Clinical Skills in Athletic Training | 3 |
| EXSC 742 | Clinical Exercise Testing | 1 |
Credit Hours 10 | ||
| Spring | ||
| ATEP 715 | Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V | 6 |
| PUBH 700 | Perspectives in Public Health | 3 |
Credit Hours 9 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 66 | |