Athletic Training, M.S.

The Department of Kinesiology

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) is designed for students with professional goals in athletic training and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students that graduate from the program will be eligible to sit for the credentialing examination for athletic trainers and will not be eligible for licensure in most states. The program has high academic and performance standards that include completion of a two-year competency-based clinical education program.

Degree Requirements

Didactic Coursework (31 units)

AT 202 - Foundations of Athletic Training Units: 1
AT 212 - Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity Units: 6
AT 214 - Therapeutic Modalities Units: 2
AT 216 - Research Methods in Athletic Training I Units: 2
AT 222 - Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity Units: 4
AT 224 - General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology Units: 2
AT 226 - Research Methods in Athletic Training II Units: 2
AT 228 - Policy and Procedures in Athletic Training Units: 2
AT 232 - Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Spine Units: 2
AT 234 - Immediate and Emergency Care Units: 3
AT 238 - Board of Certification Exam Preparation Units: 1
AT 242 - Prevention and Wellness Units: 2
AT 244 - Psychosocial and Behavioral Health in Athletic Training Units: 1
AT 248 - Professional Practice in Athletic Training Units: 1

Clinical Practica (14 units)

AT 251 - Clinical Practicum I Units: 3
AT 252 - Clinical Practicum II Units: 2
AT 253 - Clinical Practicum III Units: 3
AT 254 - Clinical Practicum IV Units: 6

Culminating Experiences (6 units)

Culminating Experience Requirement

Students must select an appropriate culminating experience within the selected course of study.

The following culminating experiences are offered to select from:

Comprehensive Examination, plus AT 296 (3 units) & AT 297 (3 units)
AT 298 - Project - taken 2 semesters (3 units per semester)
AT 299 - Thesis - taken 2 semesters (3 units per semester)

NOTE:

Students must be Advanced to Candidacy prior to enrolling.
Students who choose to complete a thesis or project must do so under the guidance of a thesis chair or project advisor who agrees to supervise the work.

Total Units: 51 Units

Advancement to Candidacy Requirement

Students usually advance to candidacy in the fall semester of their second year of the MSAT. Students must meet the following criteria:

Classified graduate student standing.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on all coursework in the MS in Athletic Training degree, with no grade below C.
Successful completion of the qualifying exam given at the end of the spring semester of the first year. The qualifying exam consists of a computerized exam containing 175 questions on content learned during the first year in the program.
Demonstrated graduate-level writing proficiency (as assessed by the Critically Appraised Topic paper in AT 226 - Research Methods in Athletic Training II).

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires the student to: (a) apply for University graduate student status; (b) submit an application through ATCAS; (c) have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0; (d) participate in an interview; (e) document 100 hours of observation with a Certified Athletic Trainer; and (f) earn a C or better and 3.0 GPA in the following prerequisite courses:

Biology with lab (BIOL 10 or BIOL 1A )
Chemistry with lab (CHEM 3A )
Physics with lab (PHYS 2A )
Two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (BIOL 67A and BIOL 67B )
General Psychology (PSYCH 10 ) or Sport Psychology (KINES 33 )
Biomechanics (KINES 116 )
Exercise Physiology (KINES 118 )
Nutrition (NUTR 53 )
Statistics (PH 92 or MATH 11 )
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (KINES 38 )
First Aid & CPR (KINES 48 , PH 48 , or PH 49 ) or current emergency cardiac care (ECC) card*

* ECC certification must include all of the following: Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED, 2^nd Rescuer CPR, Airway Obstruction, Barrier Devices (e.g., pocket mask, bag valve mask).