Athletic Training Graduate Programs - Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences

Athletic Training Graduate Programs

Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who work closely with physicians to not only administer preventive and emergency injury care for athletes and physically active individuals, but also follow through by setting up the treatment regimen and rehabilitation protocol.

There are currently two routes to obtaining an athletic training degree from The University of Tulsa: a five-year accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program, and a two-year Post-Baccalaureate master’s program. Athletic training students of both programs gain experience under the direct supervision of faculty and professional staff, all of whom are BOC certified and Oklahoma licensed athletic trainers. These experiences take place in a variety of settings including Division 1 athletics at The University of Tulsa, orthopedic clinics, high schools and occupational/industrial settings as a part of the required supervised practice. Students may also have the opportunity to work with professional sports teams and other special events.

100%: That’s the proportion of our spring 2020 MAT program graduates who passed their Board of Certification exams in spring/summer 2020. These first-time test-takers studied hard, rose to the challenge and are now well on the road to career success.

 

Overview

Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 21 percent through 2028, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Most career opportunities for certified athletic trainers are found in sports medicine/orthopedic clinics, universities, colleges, high schools and industrial settings. Historically, athletic trainers have worked with athletes in organized sports. In the traditional setting, the athletic trainer must work closely with the coaching staff, the team physician and the athlete to coordinate an effective rehabilitation program.

In recent years, the profession has branched out, and now athletic trainers provide services to recreational athletes and others injured due to physical activity, such as accidents in the workplace. Certified athletic trainers are employed by the military, Cirque du Soleil, Ford, Disneyland and other corporations to provide rehabilitation services to injured employees and to develop and implement prevention.

Accreditation

The Athletic Training program at The University of Tulsa:

  • Is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Was the first accredited Athletic Training program in Oklahoma
  • Involves an extensive core of academic study combined with equally in-depth clinical rotations
  • Utilizes intercollegiate, interscholastic, professional sport, industrial site, and sports medicine clinic settings for the student’s clinical experience
  • Entitles the student to apply for the BOC Certification Examination after completion of degree requirements

The Master of Athletic Training professional degree program at the University of Tulsa is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

The University of Tulsa Master of Athletic Training Student Achievement Measures can be found at https://caate.net/Program-Information-and-Outcomes/56

  • Program Learning Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors.
    2. Integrate evidence-based medicine into existing standards of care.
    3. Utilize critical thinking to make accurate and expedient clinical decisions.
    4. Employ appropriate interventions for injuries and illnesses.
  • Degree Options

    Athletic Training, M.A.T.

    Provides structured classroom and supervised practice experiences to prepare a student for an entry-level position in athletic training.


    Athletic Training, M.A.T. (Accelerated Master’s)

    Designed so that highly motivated students can begin earning hours towards a Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) while completing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science (B.S.E.S.S.)

  • Degree Plan

    Athletic Training Degree Plan

    The athletic training major consists of 55 credit hours which are inclusive of the latest research, knowledge, and techniques, as well all required NATA Athletic Training Education Competencies in the following areas:

    • Evidence-Based Practice
    • Prevention and Health Promotion
    • Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
    • Acute Care of Injury and Illness
    • Therapeutic Interventions
    • Psychosocial Strategies and Referral
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Professional Development and Responsibility

    The program is designed to provide structured didactic (classroom) and supervised practice experiences to prepare a student for an entry-level position in athletic training. Didactic courses are sequenced and integrated to maximize student learning. Master of Athletic Training courses are must be taken in sequence (see Master of Athletic Training degree plan). Students enroll in supervised practices courses which correspond with specific didactic and practicum courses. The purpose of supervised practice courses is to provide a structured clinical experience in which to prepare for professional practice and engage in professional socialization. Throughout the Master of Athletic Training, supervised practice courses provide direct patient care opportunities for a variety of injuries and patient populations including contact (high risk) & non-contact sports, male & female patients, upper extremity & lower extremity injuries, sport & non-sport settings, and general medical conditions.

    Students gain clinical experience in the following settings:

    • Collegiate
      • TU, an NCAA Division I school that competes in the American Athletic Conference
      • Oral Roberts University
    • Various Local high schools including Union, Owasso, Broken Arrow, Metro Christian Academy, Bishop Kelley High School and Bixby High School
    • Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center – a local sports medicine clinic
    • General Medical – through rotations with sports medicine fellows.
    • Other special events

    In all clinical rotations, students are supervised by BOC certified and Oklahoma licensed athletic trainers. Most students work one on one with their preceptor in the clinical setting.

    Athletic training students also gain experience with emergency situations and general medical conditions through clinical simulation scenarios which utilize METIMan, a human patient simulator, in our simulation center.

    BSESS + MAT Program

    BSESS + MAT Program
    FRESHMAN – FALLHRSFRESHMAN – SPRINGHRSFRESHMAN – SUMMERHRS
    ENGL 1033 Exposition & Argumentation3BIOL 1703 Molecular and Celluar Biology3
    MATH 1163 Pre-Calculus3BIOL 1711 Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab1
    ATRG 1013 Concepts & Issues in Sports Science3ATRG 2603 Strategies for Health Living3
    ATRG 1001 Orientation1BUS 1013 Business & Society (BLOCK II)3
    BIOL 1603 Org and Evol Biology3CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I3
    BIOL 1611 Org and Evol Biology Lab1CHEM 1011 General Chemistry I Lab1
    BLOCK I3BLOCK II3
    CIS 1001 Intro to Spreadsheets1
    TOTAL HOURS1817
    SOPHOMORE – FALLSOPHOMORE – SPRING SOPHOMORE - SUMMER
    BIOL 2153 Human Anatomy3BIOL 2171 Human Physiology Lab3
    BIOL 2151 Human Anatomy Lab1BIOL 2171 Human Physiology Lab1
    PSY 2253 Foundations of Psychology3ATRG 2023 Anatomy and Kinesiology3
    BLOCK II (NSG 2123 recommended)3ATRG 2021 Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab1
    PHYS 1013 Introductory Physics I3BLOCK II3
    PHYS 1011 Introductory Physics I lab1Elective3
    ATRG 2451 Practicum I1BLOCK I3
    ATRG 2563 Sports Nutrition 3
    TOTAL HOURS1818
    JUNIOR – FALLHRSJUNIOR – SPRING HRSJUNIOR – SUMMER
    Statistics: PSY2023/STAT2013/QM2013/AHS 20133ATRG 4713 Biomechanics3ATRG 5116 Preventative, Immediate, and Emergent Care of Injury6
    ATRG 3713 Development of Strength and Cond. Programs 3ATRG 3000/4000 Level Elective (Legal Aspects or Apps in ExSS Recommended)3ATRG 5143 Foundations of Therapeutic Intervention3
    ATRG 3023 Exercise Physiology3ATRG 3513 Clinical Methodology 3
    ATRG 3121 Exercise Physiology Lab1PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology3
    ENGL 3003 Writing for the Professions3AHS 4043 Intro to Applied Health Research3
    Elective3Elective3
    ATRG 2802 Practicum II2
    TOTAL HOURS18189
    PROFESSIONAL 1:
    FALL SEMESTER
    HRSPROFESSIONAL 1:
    SPRING SEMESTER
    HRSPROFESSIONAL 1:
    SUMMER
    ATRG 5216 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention I (w/ lab)6ATRG 7316 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention II (w/ lab)6ATRG 7416 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention III (w/ lab)6
    ATRG 7712 Supervised Practice I2ATRG 7722 Supervised Practice II2ATRG 7423 Psychosocial Strategies and Referral 3
    ATRG 5223 Research for Practice 3ATRG 7323 Pathophysiology 3
    TOTAL HOURS11119
    PROFESSIONAL 2:
    FALL SEMESTER
    HRSPROFESSIONAL 2:
    SPRING SEMESTER
    HRSPROFESSIONAL 2:
    SUMMER
    ATRG 7513 Administration & Leadership in Athletic Training 3ATRG 7613 Athletic Training Seminar3
    ATRG 7732 Supervised Practice III2ATRG 7744 Supervised Practice IV4
    Health Care Delivery Sciences/Elective 3
    TOTAL HOURS87

    MAT Program

    FALL SEMESTERHRSSPRING SEMESTERHRSSUMMERHRS
    Program AdmissionATRG 7116 Preventative, Immediate, and Emergent Care of Injury6
    ATRG 7143 Foundations of Therapeutic Intervention3
    9
    PROFESSIONAL 1:
    FALL SEMESTER
    PROFESSIONAL 1:
    SPRING SEMESTER
    PROFESSIONAL 1:
    SUMMER
    ATRG 7216 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention I (w/ lab)6ATRG 7316 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention II (w/ lab)6ATRG 7416 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention III (w/ lab)6
    ATRG 7712 Supervised Practice I2ATRG 7722 Supervised Practice II2ATRG 7423 Psychosocial Strategies and Referral 3
    ATRG 7223 Research for Practice 3ATRG 7323 Pathophysiology 3
    TOTAL HOURS11119
    PROFESSIONAL 2:
    FALL SEMESTER
    HRSPROFESSIONAL 2:
    SPRING SEMESTER
    HRS
    ATRG 7513 Administration & Leadership in Athletic Training 3ATRG 7613 Athletic Training Seminar3
    ATRG 7732 Supervised Practice III2ATRG 7744 Supervised Practice IV4
    Health Care Delivery Sciences/Elective 3
    TOTAL HOURS87
  • Application Requirements

    To be considered for graduate admission, the following items must be submitted to the Graduate School:

    • A completed Graduate School application
    • Statement of Purpose
    • 2 letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your academic potential.
    • Official or unofficial transcripts from all universities attended
    • $60 application fee
    • International students who studied at a university outside of the U.S. will also need to submit TOEFL or IELTS results
  • Health/Safety Requirements

    Physical Exam and Medical History: Students must submit documentation of a recent physical examination by a physician of the student’s choice.

    Written Technical Standards: The written technical standards verify that the student is capable of meeting minimum standards relating to physical, mental, and emotional health with or without accommodations. The student must read and sign this form. Students who require accommodation to meet the technical standards must submit appropriate documentation to the Center for Student Academic Support and obtain verification so that the program can provide reasonable accommodation. This form must be completed prior to beginning coursework in the MAT.

    Health Requirements: Prior to beginning supervised professional practice experiences and annually thereafter, students must complete online training in blood-borne pathogens, HIPAA, the Right to Know (OSHA communication standard), and TB prevention. Prior to beginning supervised professional practice experiences and annually thereafter, students are required to present proof of the following immunizations and screenings to the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences: TB test (using CDC guidelines for two step method or chest X-ray), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (TdaP), hepatitis B, varicella and flu. These may be done at the Alexander Health Center on campus for a fee or at a private physician’s office. For some immunizations, a declination waiver may be signed in lieu of immunization records.

    Criminal Background Check: Students are required to submit to a criminal background check upon formal admission to the program as required by the contract with off-campus clinical agencies. This will allow proper placement of students for supervised professional practice rotations.

    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Students must provide documentation of current CPR Certification upon completion of ATRG 4116/6116 and must maintain continuous certification throughout the remainder of the program.

    Liability Insurance: Liability insurance is required for all students who have been formally accepted into the athletic training program. Liability insurance policy premium fees are automatically billed to the student’s account through the University Business Office.

    Transportation and Uniforms: Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites and are required to buy their own uniforms (some uniforms will be provided by the athletic department), in accordance with the program dress code. (See ATRG Student Handbook for dress code.)

     

    Students are required to review and understand the Communicable Disease Policy as stated in the Student Clinical Handbook. Please read here Communicable Disease Policy.

     

     

  • Practice Settings
    • Sports Medicine Clinics
    • Orthopedic Clinics
    • Hospitals/Medical Centers
    • Universities/Colleges/High Schools
    • Recreational Centers
    • Military
    • Industrial
  • Program Fees

     *Drug test screen is only required by the program if needed for clinical placement.

    *Students may show immunization compliance with submissions of immunization form.*

    Course Fees: Annual Immunizations: Immunizations upon expiration:

    ATRG 5116/7716 $90
    ATRG 5216/7216$80
    ATRG 7746 – BOC Self-Assessment Exam.$30 approx.
    E-Medley Fee$250
    Castlebranch Fee$101
    CPR for Prof Res/BLS Healthcare Provider$30 approx.
    Athletic Training Apprentice Licensure - initial$65 (licensure & criminal background check)
    Athletic Training Apprentice Licensure - renewal$15
    Criminal Background Check$25 (some states require an additional fee)
    Liability Insurance$25 billed to account each semester
    Transportation to off-campus rotation siteCost varies
    Participation in professional conferenceCost Varies
    ImmunizationsCost varies
    TB testCost varies ($8 at Alexander Health Center) annually
    Flu Shot$25
    MMR-Adult$70
    Varicella (documentation or 2 immunizations)$220
    Hepatitis B (waiver or 3 immunizations)$150
    TDaP Adult$35
  • MAT Programmatic Handbook

    We have created this handbook to inform the Athletic Training Students of policies and procedures of the Master of Athletic Training Program (MAT) at The University of Tulsa. See the full handbook