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Jun 18, 2026
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Graduate Record 2026-2027
Athletic Training, M.S.
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 Return to: School of Education and Human Development: Degree Programs
The M.S. in Athletic Training goes beyond athletics, it’s part of the broader healthcare profession. As such, this degree prepares students to work as an athletic trainer and provides a continuum of care along the five domains of athletic training.
All courses provide instruction related to Athletic Training and related health care professions. Courses are designed to meet the CAATE standards and competencies in each content area of 1) Evidence-Based Practice, 2) Prevention and Health Promotion, 3) Clinical Examination and Diagnosis 4) Acute Care of Injury and Illness, 5) Therapeutic Interventions, 6) Psychosocial Strategies and Referral 7) Healthcare Administration, and 8) Professional Development and Responsibility.
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Program Requirements
Students take 46 credits of didactic courses, 18 credits of clinical practicum, and 3 credits of thesis or independent research credits. All students will complete a scholarly project as part of their graduate experience. All courses provide instruction related to Athletic Training and are taught by athletic training faculty for professional athletic training students. Total Required Credits: 67
Culminating Experience
Students in the program have the option of pursuing a thesis or completing a substantive scholarly project (i.e., systematic review, case study, critically appraised topic) that is suited for submission for publication in a peer reviewed journal. The thesis option will be available for students who want to engage in further study to prepare for research careers in athletic training. Topics must be performed in the area of expertise of one of the core athletic training faculty members. Description of Thesis Option Students electing to complete a thesis must acquire approval from their advisor after they have completed at least 18 credits of the program. It is the responsibility of the student to form a thesis committee of two faculty members consisting of a thesis director and at least one other member from the Department of Kinesiology. The committee must be formed at least 9 months before the desired graduation. The thesis topic must fall within one of the areas of faculty expertise within the department. Students must register for 3 credits of KINE 8999 Thesis seminar in their final semester while working on their thesis. Students must develop a proposal and have it approved by their committee and by the appropriate University committees before undertaking their project. Description of Scholarly Project Option If students select the Scholarly Project option, this may include but not is limited to a literature review, systematic review, best evidence manuscript, meta-analysis, critically appraised topic, case study series, or best practice under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students will take an independent study (KINE 5993 Independent Study) class that will encompass the completion of their scholarly project. Students must resister for 3 credits of KINE 5993 Independent Study in their final semester and will attend class once a week to maintain progress on their project. Students must work with their advisor and second reader to finalize their project. Students will be evaluated by the athletic training faculty on their final written project and presentation of the project. Public Professional Licensure Disclosure
UVA participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education without additional regulatory authorization from member states. SARA also provides limited authorization to place students in supervised field experiences. Except for California, all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands participate in SARA. Although California does not participate in SARA, it allows students to enroll in out-of-state programs. Additional information is available on the NC-SARA website. Upon completion of the degree program at the UVA School of Education and Human Development, graduates may be eligible for professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state. Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program and discuss with the program coordinator or advisor. (668.43(a)(5)(v)(A)-(C)). Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402). |
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