Students in the combined Applied Kinesiology B.S./Athletic Training M.S. program will develop a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology, patient assessment, medical terminology, and injury management through rigorous coursework. The focused science-based curriculum prepares students for the Athletic Training M.S. (accelerated 3+2) which provides the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in five years. Students are well prepared to work as an athletic trainer in a variety of settings, such as high schools, colleges, clinics, industry, and professional sports. 

Criteria for progression into the M.S. in Athletic Training

1. Candidates must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and higher on a 4.0 scale to progress in the program.
2. Evidence of a minimum grade of C in the following college courses or course equivalent:

• BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab) – 4 credits
• BIO 302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab) – 4 credits
   
• BIO 111 and 113 Principles of Biology II and lab – 4 credits or
• BIO 110 Principles of Biology I - 4 credits
• EXS 387 Biomechanics – 3 credits
• CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I and lab – 4 credits
• EXS 397 Exercise Physiology – 3 credits
• PSY 101 Introductory Psychology – 3 credits
• PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat – 4 credits
• EXS 346 Sports Psychology – 3 credits
• EXS 201 Statistics in Exercise Science – 3 credits

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate academic proficiency in the foundational knowledge needed to successfully gain admittance into a professional athletic training program     

2. Demonstrate the ability to gather, synthesize, and critically analyze information and implement effective written and oral communication skills to disseminate that information. 

3. Identify and apply discipline-specific skills and theoretical concepts critical to interacting with patients within athletic training clinical settings. 

4. Demonstrate an applied understanding of the form and function of the human body to evaluate and promote health and performance.

 

Upon successful completion of this Master of Science in Athletic Training program, students will be able to:

1. Implement systematic, evidence-based examinations and assessments to formulate clinical assessment and determine patients' plan of care.      
2. Integrate evidence-based practice to deliver current practices to promote optimal patient care.
3. Develop a value system based on the standard of expected care in accordance with the athletic training professional and ethical standards.
4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
5. Demonstrate professional growth and actively participate in the athletic training profession.