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 through coursework and thesis research. 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 a Master's 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/Departmental Seminar
- One or more courses from an additional area of study in the department
- Independent study hours
- Completion of an acceptable thesis
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Dr Steven Broglio, Director of Graduate Athletic Training by e-mail or by phone (217-244-1830).
