Department of Kinesiology

MSAT Curriculum

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The Fresno State Master of Science in Athletic Training is a professional-level athletic training program intended for students that have completed a prior Bachelor's Degree but are not yet eligible to take the Board of Certification Examination.

Applicants may find it helpful to complete a degree in a related field (e.g., General Kinesiology, Exercise Science); however, it is not required as long as the prerequisites (listed below) are met. 

Please see the Admissions page for full prerequisite information.

Admissions Information

Fall Year 1 Course List
Fall Year 1 Course Units (18)
AT 202 Foundations of Athletic Training 1
AT 234 Immediate and Emergency Care 3
AT 212 Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity 6
AT 214 Therapeutic Modalities 3
AT 251 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training I 5
Spring Year 1 Course List
Spring Year 1 Course Units (15)
AT 222 Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity 4
AT 226 Applied Research Methods and Statistics in Athletic Training 4
AT 228 Policies & Procedures in Athletic Training 2
AT 252 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training II 5

Fall Year 2 Course List
Fall Year 2 Course Units (18)
AT 232 Anatomy, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Spine 2
AT 224 Primary Care in Athletic Training 3
AT 233 Clinical Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers 2
AT 238 BOC Exam Prep Seminar 1
AT 242 Prevention and Wellness 2
AT 253 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training III 5
AT 296 Current Concepts in AT (or Thesis/Project hours) 3
Spring year 2 course list
Spring Year 2 Course Units (11)
AT 244 Psychosocial and Behavioral Health in Athletic Training (online) 1
AT 248 Professional Practice in Athletic Training (online) 1
AT 254 Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training IV 6
AT 297 Current Concepts in AT (or Thesis/Project hours) 3

Note: All Classes are virtual asynchronous during this semester allowing students to complete a 16-week immersive experience without need of remaining in Fresno. Students return to Fresno the last week of the semester to complete comprehensive practical and written exams just prior to commencement.