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Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training

The Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training offers various programs, including the Master of Science in Athletic Training.

Master of Science in Athletic Training

The Master of Science in Athletic Training is a professional master's degree that prepares students for a career as an entry-level athletic trainer. The curriculum includes classroom, laboratory, scholarship, and clinical education opportunities.

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours.
• Successful completion of all required clinical experiences.
• A cumulative grade-point average of at least a 3.0 for all KU graduate coursework.
• Enrollment in a minimum of one credit hour during the semester the student will graduate.
• Successful completion of all program courses.
• Successful completion of the clinical reasoning capstone project.

Courses

The program includes the following courses:

• ATTR 701 Foundations in Athletic Training (1)
• ATTR 708 Applied Anatomy (1)
• ATTR 709 Advanced Topics in Human Anatomy (6)
• ATTR 713 Integrated Clinical Education I (2)
• ATTR 714 Evaluation & Management I (4)
• ATTR 716 Interventions I (2)
• ATTR 719 Applied Kinesiology & Biomechanics (4)
• ATTR 723 Integrated Clinical Education II (2)
• ATTR 724 Evaluation & Management II (6)
• ATTR 725 Research Seminar (1)
• ATTR 726 Interventions II (2)
• ATTR 727 Clinical Reasoning I (1)
• ATTR 755 Pharmacology (2)
• ATTR 793 Integrated Clinical Education III (1)
• ATTR 807 Clinical Reasoning II (1)
• ATTR 812 Health Care Administration (2)
• ATTR 814 Evaluation & Management III (2)
• ATTR 816 Interventions III (1)
• ATTR 818 Medical Imaging (1)
• ATTR 821 Athletic Training Seminar (1)
• ATTR 822 Behavioral Health (1)
• ATTR 824 Performance Enhancement (1)
• ATTR 827 Clinical Reasoning III (1)
• ATTR 837 Clinical Reasoning Capstone (1)
• ATTR 843 Clinical Experience II (4)
• ATTR 863 Integrated Clinical Education IV (1)
• ATTR 883 Clinical Experience III (8)

Research

The department is involved in various research areas, including:

• Behaviors for Family Health Lab
• Clinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Research Laboratory (CORR)
• Diabetes Research Laboratory
• Health Exercise and Aging Lab (HEAL)
• Laboratory for Advanced Rehabilitation Research in Simulation (LARRS)
• Leveraging Education And Research Now (LEARN) Lab
• Mobility and Falls Lab
• Neuromuscular Research Laboratory
• SleepWell Lab
• Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Laboratory

Patient Care

The department provides patient care through various clinics, including:

• Driving and Mobility Services Clinic
• JaySTART Clinic
• Physical Therapy Clinical Education
• Athletic Training Clinical Education

Career Paths

The department offers information on career paths, including:

• What is a physical therapist?
• What is an athletic trainer?
• Careers
• PhD Program Alumni

Vaccines and Clinical Site Requirements

The University of Kansas Medical Center requires various immunizations for its students. These immunization requirements help promote health and safety and facilitate clinical placement. Many clinical sites require proof of these vaccines for students engaged in training or other programmatic experiences. Not being vaccinated may preclude students from participating in activities, potentially impeding their ability to complete all program requirements for degree completion.