Kinesiology

The Master’s Degree Program in Athletic Training

The Master’s degree program in Athletic Training is a National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) accredited graduate program that is designed to accommodate both NATA/BOC certified athletic trainers and NATA/BOC “certification eligible” athletic trainers.  The combination of course work, clinical and research experiences are designed to develop the skills necessary to critically review scientific publications and accepted clinical practices, conduct research and increase proficiency in sports injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Candidates pursuing a Master’s degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine will have the opportunity to perform a research project in one of the following areas:

1. Brain Injury Prevention

               -Biomechanics

               -Protein Assays

               -Genetics

2. Neuropsychological Influences on the Sensory-Motor Control System

               -Biomechanics

3.  Evidence-based practice in athletic training and sports medicine with particular focus on interventions to reduce unintentional injuries and post-surgical outcomes

The two-year curriculum is offered through the Department of Kinesiology and College of Health Professions. In addition to the course work, students may attain a graduate assistantship and participate in a clinical experience at an area high school, college, university or sports medicine clinic.  Students may also attain a teaching assistantship within the Department of Kinesiology.  These assistantships (stipend and tuition) are available on a competitive basis.  The minimum admission standard to be considered for an above graduate assistantship in the Department of Kinesiology is an undergraduate GPA of 3.25. 

Also, students who are not NATA/BOC certified and/or have not met all NATA prerequisites for eligibility to sit for the NATA/BOC certification examination must complete these requirements prior to admission to the graduate program.

If you have any questions or for more information, please contact:
Ryan T. Tierney, PhD, ATC
Coordinator, Graduate Athletic Training Program
18 Pearson Hall 048-00
Department of Kinesiology, Temple University
1800 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA  19122
215-204-4001
Email:  rtierney@temple.edu