Athletic Training (MS)

Program Educational Goals:

Demonstrate the ability to integrate human anatomy and physiology, including the structure and function of major body systems, into the prevention, assessment, and care of sport-related injury.
Design and implement programs and/or plans to prevent injuries and/or illnesses and promote wellness.
Apply concepts from examination and assessment of sport-related injuries to identify an overall clinical impression of an injury or pathology.
Proficiently execute immediate and emergency care skills related to athletic and/or condition-specific events.
Apply an understanding of physiological processes in the selection of therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation plan of care.
Explore health care administration and professional responsibility in athletic training.
Discuss cultural competence, recognize diverse perspectives, and consider individual patient values in healthcare and sport-related conditions.

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

Requirements for the Degree:

The courses listed are taken in a sequential manner over a two consecutive year period (beginning summer).

KAAP 605 - Pathophysiology in Sport Credit(s): 3
KAAP 606 - Evidence-Based Sports Medicine Credit(s): 3
KAAP 608 - Emergency Care of Sport-Related Injuries and Illnesses Credit(s): 3
KAAP 610 - Advanced Taping and Bracing Techniques Credit(s): 1
KAAP 611 - Therapeutic Modalities Credit(s): 3
KAAP 612 - Athletic Performance Enhancement Credit(s): 3
KAAP 613 - Sports Medicine Pharmacology Credit(s): 3
KAAP 618 - Diagnostic Testing Across the Healthcare Spectrum Credit(s): 3
KAAP 619 - Core Concepts in Athletic Training Credit(s): 3
KAAP 620 - Advanced Human Anatomy Credit(s): 3
KAAP 621 - Upper Extremity and Spine Evaluation with Lab Credit(s): 4
KAAP 622 - Lower Extremity and Spine Evaluation with Lab Credit(s): 4
KAAP 623 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries I Credit(s): 3
KAAP 624 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries II Credit(s): 3
KAAP 648 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Credit(s): 3
KAAP 690 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum I Credit(s): 1
KAAP 691 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum II Credit(s): 1
KAAP 692 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum III Credit(s): 2
KAAP 693 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum IV Credit(s): 1
KAAP 694 - Athletic Training Evidence-Based Practicum V Credit(s): 3 *
KAAP 696 - The Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Training - Mind, Body, and Sport Credit(s): 3

Notes:

* During the final semester in the MS-AT degree program all students will be required to do a semester-long full-immersion clinical experience at a site of their choice (students register for KAAP 694 ).

CAATE accreditation standards do not allow for any deviations in our planned program of study.

Athletic Training (MS)

Program Educational Goals:

Program Policy Document:

Requirements for the Degree:

Notes:

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year