Athletic Training, M.S.A.T.

Degree Prep

Prospective students must have completed the pre-requisite coursework in order to be eligible to apply to the MSAT program.

Current or prospective University of Idaho students should inquire about the 3 + 2 option. This allows undergraduate students to major in Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences in the Pre-Athletic Training track for the first three years at the University of Idaho (or a partner institution) and then begin the MSAT program. Students complete their undergraduate and graduate coursework in a total of 5 years.

Degree Roadmap

Pre-requisite Coursework:

• Human Anatomy (4 credits)
• Human Physiology (4 credits)
• Biology (1 credit minimum)
• Chemistry (1 credit minimum)
• Physics (1 credit minimum)
• Psychology (1 credit minimum)
• Current First Aid and CPR (AHA or ARC)

Requirements can be fulfilled with a standalone course or elements of a course. For example, a requirement for biomechanics coursework can be fulfilled by a student who has participated in a Kinesiology or Movement Anatomy course in which biomechanics was included. A review of syllabi may be requested.

Summer Year I (On campus)

• AT 506: Clinical Anatomy I (3 credits)
• AT 507: Care and Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses (3 credits)
• AT 508: Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries and Illnesses I (4 credits)
• AT 509: Principles of Rehabilitation (3 credits)
• AT 510: Therapeutic Modalities I (2 credits)

Fall Year I (Hybrid)

• AT 512: Research Methods and Statistics (3 credits)
• AT 520: Clinical Education I (2 credits)
• AT 521: Clinical Experience I (4 credits)
• AT 587: Prevention and Health Promotion in Athletic Training (3 credits)
• AT 514: Psychology of Injury and Referral (3 credits)

Spring Year I (Hybrid)

• AT 513: General Medicine for Athletic Trainers (3 credits)
• AT 543: Neuroscience for Athletic Trainers (3 credits)
• AT 522: Clinical Education II (2 credits)
• AT 523: Clinical Experience II (4 credits)
• AT 511: Ethics and Administration in Athletic Training (3 credits)

Summer Year II (On campus)

• AT 531: Clinical Anatomy II (3 credits)
• AT 532: Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries and Illnesses II (4 credits)
• AT 533: Applied Rehabilitation (3 credits)
• AT 534: Therapeutic Modalities II (2 credits)
• AT 535: Seminar in Athletic Training I (1 credit)

Fall Year II (Hybrid)

• AT 536: Research Methods and Statistics II (3 credits)
• AT 547: Critical Issues in Athletic Training Clinical Practice (3 credits)
• AT 550: Clinical Education III (2 credits)
• AT 551: Clinical Experience III (4 credits)
• AT 540: Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers (3 credits)

Spring Year II (Hybrid)

• AT 541: Seminar in Athletic Training II (2 credits)
• AT 542: Scientific Inquiry and Research Presentation (3 credits)
• AT 552: Clinical Education IV (2 credits)
• AT 553: Clinical Experience IV (4 credits)

Scholarships

Scholarships are offered each year by our national, regional and state associations. Learn more about these scholarship opportunities by following the links below.

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation Scholarships
• Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation Scholarships
• Idaho Athletic Trainers’ Association Scholarship
• Gritman Foundation Scholarships
• Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society Scholarships
• F.A. Davis Health Science Education Scholarship

Movement Sciences (MVSC) Scholarships

• Application and Descriptions (PDF)

Visit the Financial Aid office for more information on available scholarships.

Cost of Program

The M.S.A.T. program cost, while in the bottom one-third when compared to similar programs across the country, includes student books, fees and participation in advanced manual therapy courses.

For detailed description of the program cost, download the M.S.A.T. Handbook below:

• Athletic Training Program Student Handbook

Hands-On Learning

The MSAT program is an intensive program that includes a clinical immersion model. All students are required to complete a minimum cumulative total of 900 clinical education hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer during the two-year program. 

Students complete a variety of clinical rotations that will help them prepare for the ever-changing health care market and give them skills necessary to achieve their individual and unique career aspirations. Clinical experiences are offered during the fall and spring semesters at affiliate sites around the country.

To find out more and see a sampling of clinical affiliate sites, visit our clinical experiences page.