Mission
The mission of the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program is to develop and educate students of the high plains region and beyond to become competent healthcare providers in the skills of athletic training. The MSAT program will provide instructional experiences that promote rural healthcare, remote and wilderness medicine, and a cultural understanding for the people who live, work, and play in the rural, rugged, and diverse high plains regions.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program (MSAT) is intended to prepare graduates to critically analyze and convey information to patients, colleagues and other health professionals. These clinicians will be able to provide a broad range of patient care services and perform research and administrative responsibilities. This is accomplished through students and faculty building collaborations, participating in professional organizations in athletic training, and administering athletic training services.
Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform as athletic
training clinicians and to grow and adapt to the rapid changes in the profession and health care.
Students must complete the curriculum below for the Masters of Science in Athletic Training. Upon program completion, students will be thoroughly prepared for the Board of Certification Examination (BOC) and to enter the profession as athletic training clinicians. Additionally, the curriculum prepares students for the Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) examination.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| AT 501 | CLINICAL EDUCATION I | 1 |
| AT 502 | CLINICAL EDUCATION II | 2 |
| AT 503 | CLINICAL EDUCATION III | 2 |
| AT 523 | FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 2 |
| AT 527 | LOWER EXTREMITY EXAMINATION, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION | 4 |
| AT 528 | UPPER EXTREMITY EXAMINATION TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION | 4 |
| AT 529 | ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE AND ATHLETIC TRAINING | 3 |
| AT 536 | HUMAN MOVEMENT, GAIT AND POSTURAL ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| AT 539 | ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNIQUES | 2 |
| AT 540 | THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES AND MANUAL THERAPIES | 4 |
| AT 545 | EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE | 2 |
| AT 606 | CLINICAL IMMERSION IN ATHLETIC TRAINING | 3 |
| AT 610 | GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS | 2 |
| AT 611 | PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| AT 615 | RESEARCH PROCESS AND PRACTICE | 2 |
| AT 629 | HEAD NECK AND SPINE EXAMINATION TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION | 4 |
| AT 630 | SEM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING: EMERGING PRACTICES, INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND RURAL HEALTH CARE | 3 |
| AT 650 | BOARD OF CERTIFICATION PREP | 1 |
| AT 651 | BOARD OF CERTIFICATION PREP II | 2 |
| AT 660 | CLINICAL IMMERSION IN ATHLETIC TRAINING II | 4 |
| AT 691 | ATHLETIC TRAINING CAPSTONE I | 3 |
| AT 692 | ATHLETIC TRAINING CAPSTONE II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 59 |
