Master of Athletic Training

Master of Athletic Training is a Masters program taught at Heidelberg College, USA. Intake: August. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (two year program) options.

The Master of Athletic Training Program at Heidelberg University prepares qualified entry-level athletic trainers for employment in a variety of clinical settings. Students apply theories, concepts, and skills from the classroom through clinical education experiences in sports medicine clinics, universities, industries, physician offices, and local area high schools. Clinical experiences include work with equipment-intensive sports such as football and lacrosse, plus activities that emphasize the upper or lower extremities, such as baseball, softball, and soccer.

The program is designed to be a two-year program and covers the required curriculum for professional organizations and the Board of Certification. Students also gain exposure to general medical conditions in settings such as local physicians’ offices, urgent care clinics, and emergency rooms. Clinical education experiences support preparation for the certification process and examination administered by the Board of Certification (BOC) for a career as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in a variety of professional settings.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Athletic Training at Heidelberg College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Heidelberg College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Heidelberg College as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Athletic Training.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Admission to the MAT program is competitive and selective.
• Applicants are required to complete the online application and submit on or before March 1st.
• Junior 3+2 year pathway: Eligible applicants must currently be enrolled at Heidelberg with successful completion of at least 111 undergraduate credit hours; the Masters of Athletic Training program prerequisite courses; admission requirements; and successful completion of course requirements with a major in Health Science or Exercise Science before being admitted to the program.
• Professional program pathway: Eligible applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree in any major, at any regionally accredited institution; the Master of Athletic Training program prerequisite courses; and meet the minimum admission requirements.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.heidelberg.edu/academics/programs/master-of-athletic-training

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in a variety of professional settings

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.