Athletic training students

Master's in Athletic Training

M.A.T.

Help keep individuals healthy and physically active while acquiring fundamental healthcare knowledge and techniques.

UND transitioned its athletic training program to the Master of Athletic Training as mandated by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students interested in the program are encouraged to contact the Department of Sports Medicine.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
81

Why earn a master's in athletic training?

Application Deadline
Summer:
Oct. 31* | March 1

*indicates priority deadline

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Undergraduate students wishing to gain their Master of Athletic training may start out in Kinesiology (B.S.) or related majors at UND.

Located within the School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS), UND's athletic training program was the first in the nation to be attached to a medical school. Sports medicine is a multidisciplinary field involving many facets of the health care community. The Department of Sports Medicine functions as a coordinating entity to help provide education, research and service.

Our program's blended curriculum offers alternating classroom / clinical time and is designed to maximize student learning experiences. The curriculum also incorporates problem-based learning and a strong clinical education designed to prepare the student for any entry-level position in the field of athletic training.

Small class sizes create a collaborative environment and allow for guided, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the Board of Certification, Inc., examination and become a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Accredited Athletic Training Master's Programs

The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Athletic Training Master's Programs

  • Learn how to properly rehabilitate injuries and medical conditions.

  • Conduct clinical rotations at area high schools and with patients at the UND Center for Sports Medicine, our on-campus outpatient rehabilitation clinic.

  • Connect with classmates in the Student Athletic Trainer's Organization (SATO).

  • Get personal attention with an average class size of 12.

  • Gain healthcare knowledge in primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, and more.

  • Work with some of the University of North Dakota's 500+ varsity athletes in 17 sports.

What can I do with a master's in athletic training?

87%

BOC exam pass rate over the past 3 years for Athletic Training graduates

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 

17%

Projected job growth for athletic trainers to 2031

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Athletic trainers prevent and treat injuries for all active people. They often work closely with athletes, but aren’t limited to one type of patient. Athletic trainers provide:

  • Primary care
  • Injury and illness prevention
  • Wellness promotion and education
  • Emergency care
  • Examination and clinical diagnosis
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions

Athletic trainers are needed in a variety of work environments such as:

  • Primary care and outpatient facilities
  • Colleges and high schools
  • First response (Fire and Police)
  • Military
  • Hospitals
  • Occupational settings
  • Sports teams

Specifically, graduates of the UND Athletic Training program have gone on to work for the following organizations, among others:

  • Allina Health in Minneapolis, Minn.
  • Dallas Stars in Dallas, Texas
  • Lewisville Independent School District in Flower Mound, Texas
  • Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D.
  • Select Medical in Las Vegas, Nev.
  • TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, Minn.
  • Various U.S. Olympic teams

Athletic Training Master's Courses

SMED 501. Introduction to Athletic Training. 3 Credits.

Overview of the profession of athletic training. Discussions extend to the role and responsibility of the athletic trainer as well as functioning as a part of the healthcare landscape. Stresses importance of communication as a medical professional. Corequisite: SMED 520. SS.

SMED 530. Risk Reduction and Injury Management in Athletic Training. 3 Credits.

Care and management involved in patients with emergency needs such as spinal injuries. Knowledge and execution of the emergency action plan. Acquisition of knowledge and skills of athletic trainer as a first responder. Assessment of environmental risks to the patient and management of the conditions associated with the risks. Application of supportive devices involved in extremity injuries. Corequisite: SMED 520. SS.

SMED 680. Psychosocial Aspects in Athletic Training. 2 Credits.

Recognition of mental health conditions. Management of referral plans for patients with mental health conditions. Evaluation of environment for participation for patients with mental health conditions.

SMED 550. General Medical Conditions. 3 Credits.

Assessment and management of cardiovascular, respiratory and pulmonary condition of the patients. Decisions for proper referrals for patients with cardiovascular, respiratory or pulmonary abnormalities. Ability to locate quality evidence for assessing, treating, managing and referring patients with cardiovascular, respiratory and pulmonary conditions. F.

SMED 510. Anatomy for Athletic Trainers I. 1 Credit.

A course to learn and palpate lower extremity human anatomy structures and their functions. F.

SMED 661. Human Performance and Development. 3 Credits.

Examination of the effects of exercise on the human body and implications on injury reduction. Discussions on performance improvements through assessment, nutrition, psychology and periodization. Exposure to various methods of exercise for performance improvement, rehabilitation and prevention. S.

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