Five Year Bachelor's to Master's Program, Athletic Training
Program Overview
The BS/MS program is designed for incoming freshmen who are interested in an accelerated path towards the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree. In this option, students complete the required coursework to earn a BS in Exercise Science and enter the professional phase of the MSAT program in the summer of their third year. At the conclusion of fall semester of their fourth year, students will receive their BS in Exercise Science, followed by the MSAT degree at the completion of their 5th year. Students must earn the BS in Exercise Science degree at the conclusion of their fourth year, or they will not be able to continue in the MSAT program.
Students who wish to progress into the professional phase of the MSAT program will be required to meet requirements set forth below. Students who successfully meet all of the pre-requisite admissions criteria will be guaranteed admission to the MSAT program.
All requests for transfer/change of major into the BS/MS program will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Athletic Training Program Director. Successful completion of pre-requisite coursework by students not accepted into the BS/MS track as freshman does not guarantee acceptance into the MSAT.
Admissions Requirements: Five-Year Program
- Acceptance into Marywood University as a freshman.
- A notification of intent to enter into the MSAT must be completed during the fall semester of the student’s third year in the BS/MS program.
- Marywood University graduate admissions application submitted no later than March 15th of the student’s third year.
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all pre-requisite coursework listed here:
- BIOL 121 & 121L - Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab
- BIOL 122 & 122L - Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab
- CHEM 121 & 121L - Principles of Chemistry and Lab
- BIOL 110 & 110L -Principles of Biology and Lab
- PHYS 303 & 303L - General Physics and Lab
- ATES 225 & 225L - Physiology of Exercise and Lab
- ATES 221- Kinesiology
- ATES 236 -Research Methods in Athletic Training & Exercise Science
- ATES 324 - Motor Learning
- ATES 360 -Exercise Testing & Prescription and Lab
- ND 112 - Nutrition I
- ND 213 - Nutrition II
- MATH 155 - Statistics for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
- PSYCH 211 - General Psychology
- Overall QPA of 3.00 or better
- Personal Statement about why you want to be an athletic trainer
- 2 letters of recommendation
- 1 must be from a faculty member who can speak on your ability to succeed at graduate work.
- 50 hours of clinical observation with a Certified Athletic Trainer (Optional)
- Signed Technical Standards Form (available from University Admissions)
- Current certification in Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) from the list below:
| Provider Name |
Course Title |
| American Heart Association |
ACLS |
| American Heart Association |
BLS Healthcare Provider |
| American Red Cross |
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer |
| American Safety & Health institute |
BLS |
| Emergency Care & Safety Institute |
Health Care Provider CPR |
| National Safety Council |
BLS for Health Care & Professional Rescuers |
Curriculum: Five-Year Program
Year One
Fall
| BIOL 121 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 121L | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 121L | Principles of Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 160 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LANGUAGE | Foreign Language I | 3 |
Spring
| BIOL 122 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 122L | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| ATES 150 | Intro to Ex Sci: Career/Content | 3 |
| ATES 204 | Teaching Group Exercise | 2 |
| MATH 155 | Statistics for Behavioral/Social Science | 3 |
| RST 112 | Modern Belief | 3 |
| LANGUAGE | Foreign Language II | 3 |
Year Two
Fall
Spring
| ATES 225 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ATES 225L | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 1 |
| ATES 324 | Motor Learning and Movement Education | 2 |
| PHIL 113 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| ENGL 180 | Introduction to World Literature | 3 |
| FA | Fine Arts | 3 |
| HIST | Global History | 3 |
Year Three
Fall
| ND 112 | Nutrition I | 3 |
| ATES 380 | Exercise and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| ATES 236 | Research in Exercise Science | 3 |
| RST XXX | Religion Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 211 | General Psychology | 3 |
Spring
| ATES 340 | Movement Assessment | 3 |
| ATES 360 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| ATES 360L | Exercise Test & Prescription L | 1 |
| ATES 495 | Senior Seminar in Exercise Science | 1 |
| ND 213 | Nutrition II | 3 |
| ENGL XXX | English-above-300 | 3 |
| PHIL XXX | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
Summer
During the Summer Sessions of year three, students take
ATES 510 Concepts in Athletic Training
ATES 520 Emergency Care in Athletic Training
ATES 560 Clinical Education I
Year Four
| ND 331 | Sports Nutrition in Health Promotion | 3 |
| HIST XXX | History Elective | 3 |
| GE XXX | General Elective | 3 |
Additional required courses during Fall of Year Four are:
ATES 570 Evaluation and Assessment I
ATES 580 Therapeutic Interventions I
ATES 561 Clinical Education II
BS in Exercise Science awarded at conclusion of Fall in Year Four.
Fall
| ATES 570 |
Evaluation and Assessment I |
| ATES 580 |
Therapeutic Interventions I |
| ATES 561 |
Clinical Education II |
| ND 331 |
Sports Nutrition |
| HIST |
History Elective |
| |
General Elective |
The B.S. in Exercise Science is awarded at the conclusion of Fall in Year Four.
Spring
Summer
Year Five
Fall
| ATES 550 |
Clinical Analysis and Prescription |
| ATES 585 |
Organization and Administration in AT |
| ATES 564 |
Clinical Education V |
Spring
MSAT awarded upon the successful completion of all coursework.