(Code 995-801)

To be considered for admission, an applicant must meet the following minimal criteria:

1. an overall gpa of 3.0 at application with a BS/BA degree from a regionally accredited university completed prior to matriculating into the program; and
2. the following courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or better earned and documented on official transcripts prior to matriculating into the program:
   1. Two semesters of:  Anatomy and Physiology w/lab
   2. One semester of: General Chemistry w/lab
   3. One semester of: General Psychology
   4. One semester of: General Physics
   5. One semester of: Biomechanics
   6. One semester of: Exercise Physiology
   7. One semester of: Statistics; and
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation - at least one letter must be from an instructor/professor.  The letter must testify to integrity (i.e. professionalism, communication skills, work ethic) of the student; and
4. International students must meet the English Language Test score requirements as listed on the Admissions-Graduate Student web page -- See International Graduate Application Process; and
5. Documentation of a minimum of 50 hours of observation completed under the direct supervision of a BOC certified and appropriately state licensed athletic trainer in a health care setting.  50 hours must be completed within one calendar year of application.

Application does not constitute acceptance into the program nor is acceptance guaranteed simply upon satisfactory completion of requirements. Admission requirements are weighted. Weighted criteria include overall GPA (35%), Anatomy/Physiology Grades (15%), GPA from Prerequisites (20%), evaluation of letter of recommendation (15%), and interview scores (15%). Exceptions to the requirements can be made on recommendation by the M.S. in Athletic Training Application Committee.

Admission Acceptance/Denial into the M.S. in Athletic Training: The M.S. in Athletic Training application process is a competitive process. A committee reviews completed graduate  applications and selects applicants to interview. The committee will set up a time with the student to complete the interview process (video conference or in person). The committee will forward their recommendations regarding acceptance into the M.S. in Athletic Training to the Dean of Graduate Studies. All UW – Eau Claire Graduate Studies Policies will be followed accordingly.

Transfer Policy

Students who opt to transfer into this program must meet all UW - Eau Claire Graduate Studies and program requirements. The Athletic Training admissions committee will review all official transcripts to determine transfer eligibility of previous coursework. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses:
Year One Pre-Clinical Phase
KINS 700	Principles of Athletic Training	3
KINS 701	Applied Anatomy	2
KINS 710	Foundations of Clinical Practice	3
Year One Clinical Phase
KINS 714	Pathophysiology & Emergency Medicine	3
KINS 720	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Lower Extremity	5
KINS 721	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Head and Spine	4
KINS 722	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Upper Body	5
KINS 762	Psychosocial Aspects in Healthcare	1
KINS 780	Clinical Practicum I	2
KINS 781	Clinical Practicum II	2
KINS 791	Evidence Based Practice & Research I	3
Year Two Clinical Phase
KINS 650	Applied Nutrition in Kinesiology	3
KINS 723	General Medicine & Diagnostic Modalities	4
KINS 724	Manual Therapy Techniques	3
KINS 730	Healthcare Management & Practice	3
KINS 731	Special Topics in Athletic Training	4
KINS 755	Performance Enhancement in the Physically Active	2
KINS 782	Clinical Practicum III	2
KINS 783	Clinical Practicum IV	2
KINS 788	Clinical Immersion Experience I	4
KINS 789	Clinical Immersion Experience II	2
KINS 792	Evidence Based Practice & Research II	2

NOTE: Additional program requirements can be found in the Master of Science in Athletic Training Policy and Procedures Manual.  

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes: 

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Accelerated Plan allows qualified undergraduate students to complete the fourth year of the Exercise Science major while completing the first year of MSAT coursework. The accelerated pathway for the Master of Science degree in Athletic Training is five years upon matriculation to UW-Eau Claire.

Students who plan to pursue the MSAT Accelerated Plan should add the Pre-Athletic Training advising track to their Exercise Science degree plan early in their time at UW-Eau Claire.  In addition, any student interested in the MSAT Accelerated Plan should consult with the MSAT Program Director and their academic advisor to ensure they are on track to apply for the accelerated pathway.  Accelerated coursework is confirmed upon admission to the MSAT degree program and completion of the first term in the MSAT program.  A student will earn a Master of Science in Athletic Training upon successful completion of the fifth year in the MSAT program.  Students who successfully complete the five-year program will be eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) Inc. examination and pursue state-level licensure as an entry-level athletic trainer.

​The following MSAT courses will fulfill degree requirements for the Exercise Science major and the MSAT Program (33 credits during the fourth year):

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
KINS 700A	Principles of Athletic Training	3
KINS 701A	Applied Anatomy	2
KINS 710A	Foundations of Clinical Practice	3
KINS 714A	Pathophysiology & Emergency Medicine	3
KINS 720A	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Lower Extremity	5
KINS 721A	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Head and Spine	4
KINS 722A	Physical Assessment and Treatment of the Upper Body	5
KINS 762A	Psychosocial Aspects in Healthcare	1
KINS 780A	Clinical Practicum I	2
KINS 781A	Clinical Practicum II	2
KINS 791A	Evidence Based Practice & Research I	3

To maintain good standing in the MSAT Accelerated Plan, a student must:

• Earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in all accelerated (KINS 7XXXA) coursework. 
• Earn a grade of C or better in all accelerated (KINS 7XXXA) coursework.  Any course grade below a C cannot be used to fulfill MSAT requirements.

Failure to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in concurrent accelerated B.S. in Exercise Science/MSAT coursework may prohibit a student from continuation in the program.