Master of Science in Athletic Training

College

College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Degree

Master of Science

Campus

East Falls

Format

On Campus

Credits

65

Duration

2 Years

Leadership

Name: Kelly Pagnotta
Positions:
  • Program Director
  • Associate Professor
Position: Division of Athletic Training

Jefferson - East Falls Campus
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

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Curriculum

The Master of Science in Athletic Training program emphasizes a comprehensive didactic curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their role as part of a healthcare team. Through accelerated coursework, students delve into physiological, anatomical, and evidence-based principles, which are the foundation for their clinical practice. They learn to locate, evaluate, and apply evidence-based resources, building a robust knowledge base to support their athletic training practice. 

Total Credit Hours: 65

Year 1

ATP 600 Emergency Care 4
ATP 602 Scientific Inquiry & Writing 1
ATP 605 Fundamentals of Athletic Training 4
ATP  610 Basics of Rehabilitation 3
ATP  615 Functional Human Anatomy 3
FALL I CREDITS 15

ATP 620 Practicum in Athletic Training I
*Immersive Clinical
3
FALL 2 CREDITS 3
TOTAL FALL CREDITS 18

ATP 625 Prevention, Evaluation & Treatment of Athletic Injuries I 4
ATP  630 Therapeutic Modalities 3
ATP 635 Human Physiology 3
ATP 645 Motor Control & Human Movement 3
SPRING 1 CREDITS 13

ATP 640 Practicum in Athletic Training II
*Immersive Clinical
3
SPRING 2  CREDITS 3
TOTAL SPRING CREDITS 16

Summer

ATP 660 Specialty Practicum in Athletic Training** *Immersive Clinical  2
ATP  691 Research/ Collaborative Project (Asynchronous online course) 1
TOTAL SUMMER CREDITS 3

** Summer 1 or Summer 2 (6 weeks: May-June OR Jun-Aug)

Year 2

ATP 661 Practicum in Athletic Training III
*Immersive Clinical
3
TOTAL Fall 1 CREDITS   3

ATP 665 Prevention, Evaluation &Treatment of Athletic Injuries II 4
ATP  675 Strength & Conditioning 3
ATP 685 Organization & Administration in Athletic Training 2
ATP 690 General Medical Condition & Pharmacology in Athletic Training 3
FALL 2 CREDITS 12
TOTAL FALL CREDITS   15

ATP 662 Practicum in Athletic Training IV
*Immersive Clinical
3
SPRING 1 CREDITS 3

ATP 670 Prevention, Evaluation &Treatment of Athletic Injuries III 4
ATP 695
Psychological Aspects of Injury & Rehabilitation
3
ATP 696
Special Topics in Athletic Training
2

ATP
 

692

Research/Collaborative Project II

1
SPRING 2 CREDITS 10
TOTAL SPRING CREDITS 13