Athletic Training

Program Director: Michael Urban, OTD, Quinnipiac University

The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program prepares students to become healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians in sports medicine. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the biological, psychological, and social areas. These skills are necessary to diagnose, prevent, and treat athletic injuries and trauma. The MAT program prepares students to work as entry-level practitioners in a variety of settings.

Athletic training students assist athletes with training and performance enhancement at the high school, collegiate, and professional athletics levels. They work closely with sport medicine physicians to treat and prevent injuries. Athletic trainers can specialize to seek employment in a variety of work settings such as hospitals, corporate wellness programs, collegiate athletic programs, high school and professional sports teams, the military, the performing arts, and the federal government.

Admissions Criteria:

The admissions criteria for the MAT program are:

Completion of an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Transcripts must show proof of the following prerequisite coursework ("C-" grade or higher). In cases where equivalency is ambiguous the onus is on the student to make the case for substitution.
- Anatomy/Physiology - 2 classes
- Biology - 1 class
- Biomechanics - 1 class
- Chemistry - 1 class
- Exercise Physiology - 1 class
- Mathematics (pre-calculus or higher) - 1 class
- Nutrition - 1 class
- Physics - 1 class
- Psychology - 1 class
- Research Design/Methods - 1 class
- Statistics - 1 class

** Additional courses that are recommended but NOT required: Health, Medical Terminology

Two (2) letters of recommendation.
A personal statement or essay. The purpose of this statement is to introduce yourself to the admission committee and discuss your academic and career interests and goals as they stand now, and how you think the graduate program aligns with your interests and a career in Athletic Training. The essay is limited to no more than 2 double-spaced pages.
Supplemental documents. Students must upload a pdf copy of their current certification in CPR/AED.
Resume. All graduate programs require the submission of a resume.
Candidates whose applications are chosen for review and possible admission will be required to complete an interview (in-person or electronic media) before final admission decisions are made.