College
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Degree
Master of Science
Campus
East Falls
Format
On Campus
Credits
65
Duration
2 Years
Leadership
- Program Director
- Associate Professor
Jefferson - East Falls Campus
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program emphasizes a comprehensive didactic curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their role as part of a healthcare team. Through accelerated coursework, students delve into physiological, anatomical, and evidence-based principles, which are the foundation for their clinical practice. They learn to locate, evaluate, and apply evidence-based resources, building a robust knowledge base to support their athletic training practice.
Total Credit Hours: 65
Year 1
Fall I (8 weeks: Aug-Oct)
| ATP | 600 | Emergency Care | 4 |
| ATP | 602 | Scientific Inquiry & Writing | 1 |
| ATP | 605 | Fundamentals of Athletic Training | 4 |
| ATP | 610 | Basics of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| ATP | 615 | Functional Human Anatomy | 3 |
| FALL I CREDITS | 15 | ||
Fall 2 (8 weeks: Oct-Dec)
| ATP | 620 | Practicum in Athletic Training I *Immersive Clinical |
3 |
| FALL 2 CREDITS | 3 | ||
| TOTAL FALL CREDITS | 18 | ||
Spring I (8 weeks: Jan-Mar)
| ATP | 625 | Prevention, Evaluation & Treatment of Athletic Injuries I | 4 |
| ATP | 630 | Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| ATP | 635 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| ATP | 645 | Motor Control & Human Movement | 3 |
| SPRING 1 CREDITS | 13 | ||
Spring 2 (8 weeks: Mar-May)
| ATP | 640 | Practicum in Athletic Training II *Immersive Clinical |
3 |
| SPRING 2 CREDITS | 3 | ||
| TOTAL SPRING CREDITS | 16 | ||
Summer
Summer 1 & 2 (12 weeks: May-Aug)
| ATP | 660 | Specialty Practicum in Athletic Training** *Immersive Clinical | 2 |
| ATP | 691 | Research/ Collaborative Project (Asynchronous online course) | 1 |
| TOTAL SUMMER CREDITS | 3 | ||
** Summer 1 or Summer 2 (6 weeks: May-June OR Jun-Aug)
Year 2
Fall 1 (8 weeks: Aug-Oct)
| ATP | 661 | Practicum in Athletic Training III *Immersive Clinical |
3 |
| TOTAL Fall 1 CREDITS | 3 | ||
Fall 2 (8 weeks: Oct-Dec)
| ATP | 665 | Prevention, Evaluation &Treatment of Athletic Injuries II | 4 |
| ATP | 675 | Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
| ATP | 685 | Organization & Administration in Athletic Training | 2 |
| ATP | 690 | General Medical Condition & Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 3 |
| FALL 2 CREDITS | 12 | ||
| TOTAL FALL CREDITS | 15 | ||
Spring 1 (8 weeks: Jan-Mar)
| ATP | 662 | Practicum in Athletic Training IV *Immersive Clinical |
3 |
| SPRING 1 CREDITS | 3 | ||
Spring 2 (8 weeks: Mar-May)
| ATP | 670 | Prevention, Evaluation &Treatment of Athletic Injuries III | 4 |
| ATP | 695 | Psychological Aspects of Injury & Rehabilitation |
3 |
| ATP | 696 | Special Topics in Athletic Training |
2 |
ATP |
692 |
Research/Collaborative Project II |
1 |
| SPRING 2 CREDITS | 10 | ||
| TOTAL SPRING CREDITS | 13 | ||