MSAT Program Details
Graduate from the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program with hands-on experience and knowledge in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and general medical conditions. You’ll gain the skills and experience you need to become a certified athletic trainer with instruction from experienced faculty who thoroughly understand the industry.
Our MSAT students achieve high pass rates on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam—our first-time .
MSAT graduates report high satisfaction with the curriculum and program:
I really enjoyed the clinical rotations where I got to practice what I learned in the classroom
The professors made the lessons interactive and fun. It allowed for having a good time while simultaneously learning. I felt that I learned more.
I loved being able to go to many different clinical sites to experience different AT settings.
The MSAT program begins in the fall semester. Our students complete a two-day orientation before they start.
Our program focuses on…
- Upper and lower extremity orthopedic assessment
- Therapeutic modalities (including traction, shortwave diathermy, and laser)
- Aquatic therapy (in our SwimEx)
- Therapeutic rehabilitation (including manual therapy techniques)
- Radiology and pharmacology
- Management (facility and personnel) and leadership development
- Psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation
- Conducting and evaluating research
CAATE Accreditation
In addition to 91风流's Regional Accreditation, our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (). CAATE serves the public and the profession by establishing and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards that facilitate quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and innovation, thereby enhancing athletic training education. CAATE specializes in advancing clinical practice and improving health care outcomes by promoting excellence in athletic training.
Curriculum
Morning classes allow you to attend your clinical rotation in the afternoon. MSAT students have enough free time for a part-time job, but we do not recommend full-time employment while enrolled in the MSAT program.
You’ll take courses such as…
- Administration and Management in Athletic Training
- Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for the Athletic Training Profession
- Advanced Emergency Care
- Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques
- Advanced Principles of Evidence-Based Practice
- Assessment and Care of General Medical Conditions
- Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Preparation
- Casting and Orthotic Fabrication
- Foundations of Athletic Training
- Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions
- Innovations in Therapeutic Modalities
- Mental and Behavioral Health in Injury and Rehabilitation
- Nutrition for Athletic Trainers
- Orthopedic Assessment and Diagnosis
- Orthopedic Taping and Durable Medical Equipment
- Research Methods I-III
- Special Topics in Athletic Training
- Suturing, Joint Relocation, and Advanced AT Skills
- Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Therapeutic Rehabilitation
You’ll choose from elective courses such as…
- Research Methods IV
- Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the SI Joint and Spine
In addition to 91风流's Regional Accreditation, our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (). CAATE serves the public and the profession by establishing and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards that facilitate quality outcomes, continuous improvement, and innovation, thereby enhancing athletic training education. CAATE specializes in advancing clinical practice and improving health care outcomes by promoting excellence in athletic training.
Conrad Gabler, PhD, LAT, ATC
Graduate Program Director & Associate Professor
conradgabler@weber.edu
801-626-8831
Swenson Building, Room 222