Athletic Training Educational Program
Graduate Program Overview
The Graduate Athletic Training Education Program provides an opportunity for advanced study of Athletic Training through a research and practice-based model. The central focus of the program is broadly grounded in the exploration of the theoretical, basic, and applied aspects of prevention and rehabilitation of injury and movement dysfunction associated with physical activity. The program is committed to the advancement of Athletic Training through the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and critical analysis of evidence which informs clinical practice. Students will be challenged to refine and apply critical thinking skills to formulate and resolve scholarly questions. Further, the clinical experiences of the program provide an opportunity for students to develop and apply an evidence-based practice approach.
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Graduate Coursework
This degree program is designed for those individuals desiring to study a particular area of interest in depth. Candidates for this degree must complete a minimum of 32 hours, 16 of which must be completed in Kinesiology. Click here for specific degree requirements for Kinesiology.
In general, the coursework includes the following:
- Statistics and Research Methods
- Athletic Training Core Courses
- Athletic Training Seminar
- One or more courses from an additional area of study in the department
- Thesis credit hours or non-thesis independent study and related coursework
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Dr. Kyle Ebersole, Director of the Graduate Athletic Training Program by e-mail or by phone (217-333-9517).
