Program Overview

Program Overview

The Athletic Training MSAT program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become certified athletic trainers. The program is accredited and has a strong focus on clinical education and research.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements

The program requires 53 credits to earn the degree. The required courses are:

• HRPR 5001: Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and Health Professions (0 credits)
• ATHT 5142: Foundations of Athletic Training (4 credits)
• ATHT 5143: Orthopedic Assessment I (3 credits)
• ATHT 5244: Orthopedic Assessment II (3 credits)
• ATHT 5245: General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (4 credits)
• ATHT 5247: Leadership for the Entry-Level Athletic Trainer (1 credit)
• ATHT 5287: Practicum in Athletic Training I (3 credits)
• ATHT 5443: Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3 credits)
• ATHT 5444: Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training (5 credits)
• ATHT 5445: Considerations for Healing (4 credits)
• ATHT 5487: Practicum in Athletic Training II (3 credits)
• ATHT 5644: Applied Research in Athletic Training (3 credits)
• ATHT 5645: Board of Certification Examination Preparation (2 credits)
• ATHT 5687: Practicum in Athletic Training III (2 credits)
• ATHT 5808: Advanced Sport Concussion (3 credits)
• ATHT 5851: Current Trends in Athletic Training (3 credits)
• ATHT 5852: Transition to Athletic Training Clinical Practice (3 credits)
• ATHT 5888: Immersive Clinical Practice in Athletic Training (2 credits)
• ATHT 5988: Advanced Immersive Clinical Practice in Athletic Training (2 credits)

Recommended Course of Study

The recommended course of study is outlined by year and term:

• Year 1:
  • Summer II:
    • ATHT 5142: Foundations of Athletic Training (4 credits)
    • ATHT 5143: Orthopedic Assessment I (3 credits)
    • HRPR 5001: Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and Health Professions (0 credits)
  • Fall:
    • ATHT 5244: Orthopedic Assessment II (3 credits)
    • ATHT 5245: General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training (4 credits)
    • ATHT 5247: Leadership for the Entry-Level Athletic Trainer (1 credit)
    • ATHT 5287: Practicum in Athletic Training I (3 credits)
  • Spring:
    • ATHT 5444: Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training (5 credits)
    • ATHT 5445: Considerations for Healing (4 credits)
    • ATHT 5487: Practicum in Athletic Training II (3 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Fall:
    • ATHT 5443: Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3 credits)
    • ATHT 5644: Applied Research in Athletic Training (3 credits)
    • ATHT 5645: Board of Certification Examination Preparation (2 credits)
    • ATHT 5687: Practicum in Athletic Training III (2 credits)
    • ATHT 5888: Immersive Clinical Practice in Athletic Training (1 credit)
  • Spring:
    • ATHT 5808: Advanced Sport Concussion (3 credits)
    • ATHT 5851: Current Trends in Athletic Training (3 credits)
    • ATHT 5852: Transition to Athletic Training Clinical Practice (3 credits)
    • ATHT 5888: Immersive Clinical Practice in Athletic Training (1 credit)
    • ATHT 5988: Advanced Immersive Clinical Practice in Athletic Training (2 credits)

Minimum Grade Requirement

The minimum grade required to earn for all required courses is B-.

Culminating Event

The culminating event for the program is the fieldwork practica, where students are assigned to a clinical education site and preceptor for each Fall and Spring academic term. Immersive clinical education experiences may also be completed outside of the Greater Philadelphia region.