8 Sports Studies Masters Degree Programs in USA

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program is now accepting applications through ATCAS! This graduate program will be delivered over two years of full-time study. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

What is an Athletic Trainer? Athletic Trainers (ATs) are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. JMU’s Master of Science in Athletic Training is a CAATE-accredited, professional-level program designed to prepare students to successfully pass the Board of Certification (BOC) Exam. This program is for students seeking to begin their careers as athletic trainers. Applicants must either have an earned bachelor’s degree or be in the last year of their bachelor’s program.

In just one year, you will develop the skills and knowledge you will need to make a difference in the lives of athletes and be successful in future sport careers.

This program emphasizes the importance of marketing and communication concepts—as well as management principles—that are unique to the industry of commercial sport.

Athletic Training is a multi-faceted field that combines a love for and interest in sports medicine, biology, physiology, medicine, and the science of exercise. With a master's degree and your certification in hand, you will be able to work with athletes and other physically active individuals in treating, diagnosing, and preventing sports injuries, as well as promoting their overall health. Combine this education with a strong sense of compassion and empathy for others, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills, and you'll be on your way to a rewarding career in this field. Why study Athletic Training at AU? Studying at AU is student-centered, student-focused, and career-focused, with hands-on work experience and small class sizes that allow you to really explore all options in Athletic Training. AU's Athletic Training program is known across the country for its high student pass rates on the medical board exam, which are some of the highest in the State of Illinois. There is even a course just to help students prepare for the medical board exam. All Athletic Training education programs must transition to a master's degree. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you can continue your studies in AU's Master of Science in Athletic Training program. AU also offers an accelerated track to a graduate degree with our “3+2” program that allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training in just five years. The Athletic Training program follows a two-year, 60-semester-hours, curriculum. You will have the opportunity to work closely with your professors and with other students in an intimate and personal learning environment since the average class size is just 16 students. New undergraduate students are currently able to enter the “3+2” track. Admission to the master’s program will begin in the 2020-2021 academic year. Athletic trainers are licensed or otherwise regulated in 49 states and the District of Columbia; efforts continue to secure regulation in California, according to the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program prepares you to become a certified Athletic Trainer (AT). Become a highly qualified, multi-skilled healthcare professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions to physically active athletes and patients.

The Master’s in Athletic Training program is designed to prepare students for professional roles in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of injuries related to physical activity. The curriculum e...

Our Athletic Administration program is tailored toward students who hold relevant undergraduate degrees other than physical education. Students will employ learned skills in a semester long practicum in an athletic setting which will help you grow outside of class, and also clarify your career interests.