Program Overview
The University of West Florida's accredited Master of Science in Athletic Training program prepares students for careers in injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Through coursework and clinical experiences, students develop skills in the five domains of athletic training, including risk reduction, assessment, critical incident management, therapeutic intervention, and healthcare administration. Graduates are qualified to work in various settings, such as high schools, colleges, professional sports teams, and healthcare clinics.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
UWF offers a Master of Science in Athletic Training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program prepares graduates to work in settings like high school athletics, college athletics, professional sports teams, the healthcare industry, medical clinics, and more. Students will develop skills in injury prevention and treatment, assessment, rehabilitation, and returning patients to activity.
Outline:
The two-year program is designed to meet state and national licensure requirements, with coursework in the five domains of athletic training: Risk reduction, wellness, and health literacy. Assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis. Critical incident management. Therapeutic intervention. Healthcare administration and professional responsibility. Clinical education experiences include:
- Working at Andrews Institute clinics.
- Assisting with outreach settings, including high schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
- Rotations with University of West Florida sports programs and other institutions.
Careers:
Graduates may pursue careers across a variety of settings, including:
- High schools.
- Colleges and universities.
- Professional sports teams.
- The performing arts.
- The healthcare industry.
- The military.
