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Master of Science in Athletic Training

Troy University

Master's DegreeAcademicCIP: 51.0913

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The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) professional level program is designed to prepare graduates to advance the quality of healthcare provided to its patients.

Credits

51 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionMonitoringActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesWritingService OrientationCoordination

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryPsychologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingEducation and TrainingBiologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionNear VisionInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued ca
  • Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
  • Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
  • Develop emergency action plans for sports facilities.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients'

Technology

Medical softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareInventory management software

Tools

Air splintsAutomated blood pressure cuffsAutomated external defibrillators AEDBiofeedback equipmentBody-fat calipersCervical traction unitsCold therapy equipmentCrutchesDesktop computersElliptical trainersEmergency response stretchersExercise bandsExercise bicyclesExercise treadmillsExercise tubing3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital camerasAbdominal binders

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Athletic Trainers29-9091.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Organizational clinical strategy — define and direct the vision, standards, and clinical quality framework for a sports medicine program across a multi-sport professional, collegiate, or healthcare organization.
  • System-level policy development — author and implement institutional policies on injury prevention, return-to-play criteria, and emergency action planning that align with national professional standards and accreditation requirements.
  • Leadership and talent development — design structured competency development pathways, mentorship programs, and performance evaluation systems to grow a high-performing athletic training staff.
  • Interprofessional team leadership — lead integrated care teams comprising physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, and strength staff to deliver coordinated athlete health services at an organizational scale.
  • Research and scholarship direction — conceive, fund, and oversee original research initiatives or evidence synthesis projects that advance the science and practice of athletic training at a national level.
  • Advocacy and public health influence — represent the profession before regulatory bodies, athletic associations, and legislative stakeholders to shape public policy on athlete safety and scope-of-practice legislation.
  • Executive reporting and governance — present strategic program outcomes, risk assessments, and resource plans to boards of directors, athletic directors, or executive healthcare leadership using data-driven narratives.
  • Curriculum and academic leadership — develop and lead graduate-level athletic training education programs, ensuring alignment with CAATE accreditation standards and preparing the next generation of practitioners.
  • Cross-institutional crisis management — direct organizational response to large-scale medical emergencies, epidemics, or catastrophic injury events, coordinating communication, logistics, and care protocols across departments.
  • Culture of safety and performance — establish and sustain an organizational culture that prioritizes athlete health, ethical practice, and psychological safety across all levels of a sport or healthcare enterprise.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
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Placement Rate
13%