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UT’s athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied healthcare profession.
The 3+2 Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program is divided into two components:
- Students who begin the program as direct-entry first-year students spend their first three years completing the required Spartan Studies coursework and required prerequisite courses. Direct-entry students who meet academic and professional behavior requirements continue into the two-year professional phase of the program after their third year.
- Students who begin as transitional students must complete the required Spartan Studies coursework and required prerequisite courses. Transitional students must apply for admission to the two-year professional phase through the ATCAS application system.
- The two-year professional phase of the program includes coursework in risk reduction, wellness and health literacy, critical incident management, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Students participate in clinical experiences each semester in a variety of practice settings.
- These students will earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree upon successful completion of Year 4. Please note: students must have earned a minimum of 105 credits prior to entry into the first year of the professional program.
- These students will earn a Master of Science in Athletic Training degree upon successful completion of Year 5.
The athletic training professional program is designed to offer the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for a student to become eligible to take the Board of Certification national examination. The program is structured to prepare students for professional practice in athletic training and graduate studies in athletic training. Read more about where athletic trainers work in this guide.
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Because of the nature of the clinical education portion of the program, the athletic training program is selective, and space is limited.
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M.S. in Athletic Training
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program at The University of Tampa aims to develop students as responsible, compassionate healthcare professionals with a passion for clinical excellence and lifelong learning. Through a rigorous curriculum rooted in real-world application, this program challenges students in both the classroom and in clinical experiences using a medical-based education model that strengthens theoretical and practical clinical reasoning skills. Athletic training students are trained to provide comprehensive patient care in five domains of clinical practice:
- Risk Reduction, Wellness and Health Literacy
- Examination, Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Critical Incident Management
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program will enter its first cohort in Summer 2024. Applications are currently open, and applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree and satisfy all prerequisites are encouraged to apply at AT CAS (Athletic Training Centralized Application System) and select UT as the school.
Athletic trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who work as part of a collaborative health care team. Athletic trainers provide their services in a wide variety of settings including primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness education, clinical examination and diagnosis, emergency care and more.
The athletic training profession is evolving in conjunction with the healthcare industry’s recovery from COVID-19. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, athletic training jobs are projected to grow 17% from 2021 through 2031, resulting in approximately 25,000 new jobs.
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergent, acute and chronic health conditions that can affect the body. The entry-level athletic trainer is a multi-faceted, well-rounded healthcare practitioner who recognizes the diversity of practice settings and roles to respond to societal needs. Graduates are expected to demonstrate the highest ethical standards in practice, exhibit cultural sensitivity, participate in professional associations, and be active in advancing knowledge and providing service and education in their communities.
All prospective students must meet the same admission criteria for matriculation into the MSAT program.
- 3.0 prerequisite GPA, no less than a “C” in prerequisite courses, and must be completed at a regionally accredited institution
- If a pre-requisite course has been retaken, the highest grade will be utilized for the prerequisite GPA calculation
- Prerequisite courses greater than 10 years from the date of graduation (degree during which prerequisites were completed) will not be accepted
- GPA in last 60 credit hours
- A minimum grade of C or better in the following courses. No more than one (1) course may be in progress at the time of application and admission is contingent upon completion.
- General Biology with lab
- Human Anatomy with lab (can be combined anatomy and physiology 1 with lab)
- Human Physiology with lab (can be combined anatomy and physiology 2 with lab
- General Chemistry with lab
- General Physics with lab
- A minimum grade of C or better in the following courses. No more than two (2) courses may be in progress at the time of application and admission is contingent upon completion.
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition
- General Psychology
- Kinesiology
- Statistics
- Two (2) recommendations from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in a graduate health professions program (completed through ATCAS).
- Successful completion of an interview with the MSAT Admissions Committee (invitation only).
| Science Prerequisites | UT Course Equivalent |
| General Biology with lab | BIO 198 and 198L |
| General Chemistry with lab | CHE 152 General Chemistry 1 Che 153 General Chemistry 1 Lab |
| General Physics with lab | PHY 200 and 200L |
| Human Anatomy with lab (can be combined anatomy and physiology 1 with lab) | HSC 230 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 HSC 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 |
| Human Physiology with lab (can be combined anatomy and physiology 2 with lab) | HSC 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 HSC 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 |
| Foundational Knowledge Prerequisites | UT Course Equivalent |
| General Psychology | PSY 101 General Psychology |
| Nutrition | HSC 203 Nutrition |
| Kinesiology | ESC 340 Applied Kinesiology |
| Exercise Physiology | ESC 460 Physiology of Exercise |
| Statistics | HSC 350, BIO 230, MAT 210, SOC 355, CRM 240 (select one) |
For a full list of required courses, visit the latest catalog.
- ATT 501 Foundations of Practice in Athletic Training
- ATT 502 Acute and Emergency Care in Athletic Training
- ATT 503 Introduction to Clinical Interventions
- ATT 571 Clinical Examination and Diagnosis I (1)
- ATT 630 Enhancing Performance for Movement and Sport
- ATT 642 Psychosocial Issues in Clinical Practice
- ATT 670 Medical and Surgical Issues in Athletic Training
- ATT 673 Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Non-Orthopedic Conditions
B.S. in Health Science/3+2 M.S. in Athletic Training
The University of Tampa's athletic training program offers an early-assurance 3+2 graduate professional program. Students earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Science after the completion of four years and then a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) after the successful completion of an additional post-baccalaureate year. Students may also enter the program as an undergraduate transfer student or as a post-baccalaureate student.
- Accepted to the University as a new first-year student with a declared Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Science.
- The direct first-year admission is unique and removes the competitive pressure so entry into the professional phase of the program is guaranteed following completion of the required courses provided the student meets prescribed standards for program progression and prerequisite course requirements.
- High school seniors applying for admission will be reviewed on an individual basis. The best-qualified students are selected from the application pool with a minimum recommended cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Recommended courses include 4 years of high school courses in: 1) English, 2) Math, 3) Science, including biology and chemistry [physics encouraged].
- Students who are not enrolled in the accelerated direct entry program may transfer into the degree program by declaring a major in Bachelor of Science in Health Science no later than the start of the fall term in their third year.
- Minimum of 17 hours of college credit with a minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with no science grade below a C.
- These students will be considered for formal admission into the professional program if they have completed all MSAT admission prerequisite courses and met the admissions pre-requisite criteria.
- A separate application for admission to the MSAT program will be required.
Pre-Professional Continuation Standards
- Grade Point Average requirements
- With ≤ 32 credit hours
- Good Standing – ≥2.70
- Academic Jeopardy - 2.30 to 2.69
- Academic Probation - <2.30
- With > 32 credit hours
- Good Standing - ≥2.70
- Academic Jeopardy - 2.5 to 2.69
- Academic Probation - <2.49
- With ≤ 32 credit hours
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.70 is required to enter the MSAT phase of the program.
