Master of Science in Athletic Training
College
- East Falls Campus
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Degree Earned
- Master of Science
Contact Information
Program
Positions:
- Program Director
- Assistant Professor
Position:
Division of Athletic Training
Jefferson - East Falls Campus
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Email:
Kelly.Pagnotta@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
This program is designed to help meet the growing demand for professional Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC). The athletic training program is constructed to prepare highly motivated students with an interest in the medical field to sit for the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (BOC) examination upon graduation.
Curriculum
For information about the program's prerequisite courses, visit the Admission Requirements page.
Total Credit Hours: 66
Year 1
Fall 1
- Functional Human Anatomy
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Current Concepts in Emergency Care for Athletic Training
- Scientific Inquiry and Writing
- Fundamentals of Athletic Training
- Basics of Rehabilitation
Fall 2
- Practicum in Athletic Training I
Spring 1
- Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of Athletic Injuries I (Upper Extremity)
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Human Physiology
- Motor Control and Human Movement
Spring 2
- Practicum in Athletic Training I
Summer
- Specialty Practicum in Athletic Training
- Research/Collaborative Project I
Year 2
Fall 1
- Practicum in Athletic Training III
Fall 2
- Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of Athletic Injuries II (Lower Extremity)
- Organization and Administration in Athletic Training
- Special Topics in Athletic Training
- Strength and Conditioning
Spring 1
- Practicum in Athletic Training IV
Spring 2
- Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of Athletic Injuries III (Spine and Advanced Techniques)
- General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology in Athletic Training
- Social and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity
- Research/Collaborative Project II