Jefferson offers athletic training education as an expedited five-year BS in Exercise or Health Sciences to Masters in Athletic Training program and an entry-level Masters in Athletic Training graduate program. These programs are designed to help meet the growing demand for Athletic Trainers (ATs). The athletic training program is constructed to prepare highly motivated students interested in the medical field to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC)  examination upon graduation.

Athletic Trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education and training and the states' statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the healthcare team, services provided by ATs include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession. To learn more about athletic trainers, please visit the National Athletic Trainers’ Association website. The demand for ATs is expected to grow significantly faster than the average occupation over the next 10 years in both traditional athletic settings (secondary school, college, professional-level sports, etc.) and emerging practice settings (military, performing arts, medical offices, public safety, industrial settings, etc.).

Our Master of Science in Athletic Training is designed to help meet the growing demand for ATs. This unique professional program prepares highly motivated students interested in the medical field to provide comprehensive, patient-centered medical care for physically active individuals. Our graduates leave with an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, pathomechanics, and clinical application, in addition to patient-centered, evidence-informed care to create forward-thinking health providers who care for the whole person. In addition to a variety of course work in prevention, emergency care, orthopedic and general medical assessment and treatment of injuries and illnesses, as well as health care administration, our program offers 40 weeks of immersive, hands-on, clinical experience working alongside athletic trainers and health professionals in a variety of settings.

Thomas Jefferson University’s athletic training program is accredited and in good standing with the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Upon graduation from Jefferson’s Athletic Training program, students will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Additionally, we provide students with various opportunities to further their education and credentialing as they deem appropriate for their future employment prospects.

We are committed to providing enrichment programs for undergraduate students, preparing them to apply to graduate school or pursue careers in Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training.