Dual Track Master of Athletic Training and Sports Residency Program Curriculum

The dual-track program offers physical therapists the opportunity to pursue a Master of  athletic training degree concurrently during the Sports Residency Program. This comprehensive program is designed to develop well-rounded sports experts with a deep understanding of clinical practices and specialized sports management.

Sports residency candidates who are interested in pursuing this dual track program will have the opportunity to graduate with a Master of Athletic Training degree and complete the Sports Residency within 2 years!

This program equips sports physical therapist with the skills and knowledge needed to provide top-notch care to athletes at all levels.

Dual Track Master of Athletic Training and Sports Residency Curriculum

  • Program start date: May 13, 2024
  • Combination of flexible in-person and online courses
  • Total of 32 credit hours ($580 per credit hour) - View Tuition and Fees
  • Complete the sports residency curriculum concurrently
  • Successful completion of April NPTE is required

Sports Residency Topics

Month Didactic Unit Topics Sports Coverage
Sports Residency Curriculum MSAT Curriculum
May MSAT Program starts. May 13.

Summer I:
AT 582: Foundational Skills in Athletic Training (3 credits) - In Person

 Protective devices, taping and bandaging techniques, on-field assessment techniques, and emergency care.
June
July Emergency Medical Response Summer II:
AT 590: Clinical Education (1 credit)		 Primary and Secondary Assessment, Spine Boarding, Protective Equipment, Taping, Concussion Surgical Observation and MD Rounds
August Pre-Participation Screening and Return to Sport Testing Fall Semester I:
AT 575: Advanced Nutritional Issues Athletic Training (3 credits) - Online
AT 690: General Medical and Pharmacology in Athletic Health Care (3 credits) - In Person
AT 591 Clinical Education (2 credits)		 Functional Movement Screen, Y Balance Test, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Hop Testing, Environmental Conditions High School On-Field Coverage: Football, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling;
UE DPT Lab Instructor: Advanced MSK Elective
September Musculoskeletal Conditions: Hip Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions
October Musculoskeletal Conditions: Knee Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Biodex, KT -1000
November Musculoskeletal Conditions: Foot and Ankle Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Orthotics
December Medical Imaging and Evidence Based Practice Research project preparation
January Musculoskeletal Conditions: Shoulder Spring Semester I:
AT 592: Clinical Education (3 credits)		 Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Overhead Athlete College Training Room Coverage:
UE DPT Lab Instructor:
MSK Patient Management;
High School Pre-Participation Physicals
February Musculoskeletal Conditions: Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Overhead Athlete
March Musculoskeletal Conditions: Cervical Spine Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Treatment-Based Classification
April Musculoskeletal Conditions: Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy, Special Tests, Pathological Conditions, Spondylolisthesis, Treatment-Based Classification
May Principals of Performance Enhancement and Nutrition Fundamental Capacity Screen, Energy systems, Macronutrients, Hydration, Female Athlete (RED-S)
June Professionalism and Mentoring, Psychology, Pharmacology Clinical Psychology, Pharmacology
Transition to 2nd Year Resident - Mentor to incoming 1st Year Resident
July Emergency Medical Response Teaching Medical Conditions, Dermatological Conditions Submit Research
August Final Competency Preparation Fall Semester II:
AT 551: Psych Interventions Athletic Health Care (3 credits) - Online
AT 650: Administration of Athletic Training (3 credits) - Online
AT 691 Clinical Education (5 credits)		 Test taking strategies College Pre-Participation Physicals; High School On-Field Sports Coverage
September Final Residency Practical and Written Exam Residency Graduation September 30
October
November
December
January Spring Semester II:
AT 692: Clinical Education (3 credits)
AT 693: Professional Issues in Athletic Training (3 credits)		 BOC Exam Preparation College Sports Experience: Track, Baseball, Softball, Swimming
February Professional development issues related to AT
March Sit for SCS Exam
April
May Graduation from MSAT Program

Program Tuition: $580 per credit hour