| MS in Athletic Training
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Your Future in Athletic Training Begins Here
This full-time, two-year Master of Sciences in Athletic Training program prepares you for a career as an athletic trainer. With a combination of coursework and clinical experiences, this program, the only accredited one in San Antonio, prepares you to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam for the Athletic Trainer.
Invest in Your Future
$74,139
Median Annual wage for Athletic Trainers in District 6 (Texas/Arkansas) (organization's annual survey)
100%
Job placement within three months of graduation
13%
Employment growth perspectives from 2023 to 2033 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Athletic Training: a Booming Profession
While athletic trainers are commonly associated with sports teams and schools, their expertise is also highly valued in other environments:
Military
Athletic trainers are being increasingly employed by the military to help service members maintain peak physical condition and recover from injuries. Their role in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization is crucial in ensuring military personnel are mission-ready. The U.S. Army has committed to hiring as many as 600 athletic trainers to support its H2F initiative. UIW works closely with the U.S. Air Force and has helped to create 49 athletic training positions across 13 clinics at JBSA-Lackland.
Public Safety
Athletic trainers are also making strides in public safety, working with firefighters, police officers and other first responders. These professionals face physically demanding situations, and athletic trainers help them stay healthy, recover from injuries, and return to duty as quickly as possible. UIW is currently working with two fire departments to develop injury prevention programs through embedded athletic trainers.
Industrial Medicine
Toyota, Boeing, Amazon and ATS Construction are all local entities in San Antonio actively employing UIW alumni to mitigate their risk of injury and lost production. In industrial settings, athletic trainers contribute to occupational health by preventing workplace injuries, conducting ergonomic assessments, and developing rehabilitation programs for employees. Their presence in manufacturing plants, warehouses and corporate environments is helping to reduce injury rates and improve overall worker health.
Program Features
How the UIW School of Rehabilitation Sciences MS in Athletic Training program can transform your future career
Clinical Readiness in all Settings
Prepare to work with active individuals in schools, colleges, communities, and military settings.
Immersive Clinical Practice Experience
Gain hands-on clinical practice in diverse locations during the hybrid final semester.
Your Degree in 24 Months
Complete your degree in 24 months through year-round courses.Master of Science in Athletic Training Degree plan
The curriculum structure and content of the MSAT program gives students a strong foundation and credentials to embark on their careers as an Athletic Trainer. The program includes a combination of coursework and approximately 300 clinical experiential hours per semester to prepare students to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam upon successful completion of 50 credit hours in 6 semesters.
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| ATHP 5324 Emergency Care | 3 |
| ATHP 5213 Foundations of AT Apps | 2 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| ATHP 5312 Foundations of AT | 3 |
| ATHP 5333 Lower Ortho and Anatomy | 3 |
| ATHP 5243 Eval of LE and Lumbar | 2 |
| ATHP 5336 Interventions I | 3 |
| ATHP 5121 Clinical I | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| ATHP 5323 Upper Ortho and Anatomy | 3 |
| ATHP 5233 Upper Eval | 2 |
| ATHP 5337 Interventions II | 3 |
| ATHP 5262 Psychosocial Interventions | 2 |
| ATHP 5130 Exam Prep | 1 |
| ATHP 5131 Clinical II | 1 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| ATHP 6244 Gen Med Conditions | 2 |
| ATHP 6235 Patient Case Mgmt. I | 2 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total Hours | 5 |
| Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| ATHP 6354 Gen Med Conditions II | 3 |
| ATHP 6255 Patient Case Mgmt. II | 2 |
| ATHP 6252 Admin Aspects | 2 |
| ATHP 6150 Exam Prep II | 1 |
| ATHP 6151 Clinical III | 1 |
| Elective I | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ATHP 6361 Professional Practice | 3 |
| ATHP 6160 Exam Prep III | 1 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
Build your Skillset with Unique Clinical Rotations
Unique clinical opportunities are available to UIW students. The program allows you to gain hands-on experience with 300 clinical experiential hours per semester in clinical sites located throughout San Antonio and the surrounding area. Along with traditional athletic training clinical opportunities, this program offers unique opportunities in the military. In the last semester of the program, students will have the unique opportunity to engage in an immersive clinical experience of the student’s intended practice setting, which may lead to settings located across the United States or internationally.
Requirements and Financial Assistance
- ATCAS Application – Applicants must complete their application through the Athletic Training Centralized Application System.
- Academic Excellence - Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA and 2.75 Prerequisite GPA are required. Must earn a C or higher in prerequisite courses.
- Required Supplemental Items – Letter of intent and resume must be submitted with ATCAS application.
- Strong References - Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants are highly encouraged to submit at least one letter of recommendation from a certified Athletic Trainer.
- Observation Hours – Must complete at least 50 observation hours under a certified Athletic Trainer.
Students attending the University of the Incarnate Word School of Rehabilitation Sciences are encouraged to visit the Office of Financial Assistance webpage to find various types of financial assistance. This site also contains information about submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Various scholarship opportunities exist. The School of Rehabilitation Science offers several competitive scholarships on an annual basis. Our students have also been successful in attaining local, regional, and national scholarships. Please feel free to inquire directly about opportunities. Early application is necessary for consideration.
Rae Martin
MSE, LAT, ATC
Accreditation
The Master of Sciences in Athletic Training at UIW's School of Rehabilitation Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
