Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic TrainingAthletic Training
Welcome to the 3+2 Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training! The MAT will officially begin the summer before your 4th year. At this point, you are considered a graduate student. The last few credits of your undergraduate curriculum (both electives and the Exercise Physiology degree) will be replaced with your coursework from the MAT. Once you are enrolled in the MAT, you will be registered for your courses in a strict sequence across your two years. This sequence allows you to build upon your prerequisite knowledge that you bring to the MAT. Theory courses will go hand in hand with clinical experiences that grow in breadth and depth as you progress. The courses allow you to build on the theoretical foundations with psychomotor skills as you progress through the curriculum on your way towards being prepared for autonomous practice as an Athletic Trainer upon graduation! In the second year, the majority of courses will be online to allow flexibility for you to complete several immersive clinical experiences in vast and varied locations.
This document is a typical 5-year plan. Your particular first 3 years might look a little different. As long as all the prerequisite courses are done before the end of your junior year, you are on pace to successfully complete the 3+2 Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training. Please check in regularly with your advisor and Dr. Mary Westby to make sure you are on target.
You can find more information on applying to the 3+2 Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training Entrance route here.
If you are on financial aid for your undergraduate degree at Gustavus, this financial aid will continue through the fall of your MAT first year (fall of your 4th year at Gustavus - 8 terms at Gustavus) pending that you stay compliant with the requirements of your aid package. The courses from MAT Summer I and MAT Fall I can be used to fulfill your financial aid requirements. In addition, they can be used to count towards your 128 credits needed towards your B.A. degree.
Also, please note that the clinical experiences during the MAT will be time intensive (anywhere from 20 hours per week up to 40 hours per week depending on the term). As such, students wanting to do the 3+2 are discouraged from participating in a varsity athletic team during their 4th year/1st of the MAT. Clinical experiences will need to take priority over anything else in which the student is involved in order to make sure the student gets a well rounded and full experience. That conflict of time and interest will make committing to a team nearly impossible. If students want to compete in all 4 years of their varsity eligibility, they are encouraged to complete the post-baccalaureate route of entry and complete their masters degree after graduating from Gustavus with their BA.
This powerpoint can give you more information about athletic training as a profession and our program.
Want to Four Year (Really Five Year) Plan? Feel free to download this worksheet to use with your academic advisor. (Go to File>Download>Microsoft Word)
Fall Term | Spring Term | May Term | Summer Term |
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PSY 100 General Psychology
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General Education course
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Optional term - can use time to complete other electives or general education courses as needed/wanted |
Optional term - can use time to complete other electives or general education courses as needed/wanted |
BIO 110 Principles of Biology
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Language or other General Education course
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BIO 111
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General Education course
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First Term Seminar (FTS) of student choice
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General Education course
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Language or other General Education course
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MEET WITH PROGRAM FACULTY TO DEVELOP A 3+2 CURRICULAR PLAN PERSONALIZED TO YOU | MEET WITH PROGRAM FACULTY TO DEVELOP A 3+2 CURRICULAR PLAN PERSONALIZED TO YOU |
Fall Term | Spring Term | May Term | Summer Term |
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HES 230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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HES 240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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Optional term - can use time to complete other electives or general education courses as needed/wanted | Optional term - can use time to complete other electives or general education courses as needed/wanted |
HES 231
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HES 241
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Great opportunity to study abroad! | |
CHE 105 or 110 Foundations of Chemistry 1 or General Chemistry
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HES 309 Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy
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CHE 106 or 111
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HES 250
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HES 220 Research and Statistics in Exercise Physiology
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General Education or Elective course
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HES 222 Applied Human Nutrition
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APPLY TO THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY MAJOR AND DECLARE INTENT TO APPLY TO THE MAT |
Fall Term | Spring Term | May Term | Summer Term |
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HES 226 or other psychology elective Exercise Psychology
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HES 313 Exercise, Diet, and Chronic Disease
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Optional term - can use time to complete other electives or general education courses as needed/wanted |
BEGIN THE MAT (SEE PLAN BELOW) |
PHY 120 General Physics I
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HES 308 Physiology of Exercise
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Great opportunity to study abroad! |
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PHY 121 General Physics I Lab
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HES 310 Physiological Assessment
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HES 300
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PHY 170 General Physics II
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Challenge Seminar for student choice (CHAL)
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PHY 171 General Physics II Lab
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APPLY TO THE MAT VIA ATCAS Contact Mary Westby for a discount code for the ATCAS application fee |
Summer Term I (July-August) | Fall Term I (September - December) | Spring Term I (January - May) | May Term I (May) |
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HES 500 Foundational Concepts in Athletic Training
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HES 502 Assessment in Athletic Training II: Medical and Behavioral Health Conditions
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HES 504 Assessment in Athletic Training IV: Spine and Shoulder
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HES 505 Assessment in Athletic Training V: Elbow, Wrist, Hand
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HES 501 Assessment in Athletic Training I: Introduction to Evaluation Techniques and Evidence-Based Practice Concepts
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HES 503 Assessment in Athletic Training III: Head and Lower Extremity
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HES 512 Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training II
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HES 513 Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training III
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HES 520 Advanced Anatomy for the Healthcare Provider
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HES 511 Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training I
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HES 553 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III
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HES 554 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV
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HES 551 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I
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HES 552 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II
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HES 537
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HES 3XX Signature Experience in AT I
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HES 3XX Signature Experience in AT II
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UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE |
COMPLETE YOUR B.A. IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE |
PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION FOR YOUR B.A. IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY |
Summer Term II (July-August) | Fall Term II (September - December) | Spring Term II (January - May) |
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HES 523 Psychology of Injury
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HES 522 Healthcare Administration in Athletic Training
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HES 610 Leadership in Athletic Training
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HES 696 Research Methodology
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HES 697 Research Project I
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HES 698 Research Project II
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HES 555 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V
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HES 556 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI
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HES 557 Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VII
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HES 521 Individual and Community Health Interventions for the Athletic Trainer
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HES 612 Prevention and Intervention for the Athletic Trainer
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COMPLETE YOUR MAT DEGREE. PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION. |