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)

First Year
Fall Term Spring Term May Term Summer Term
PSY 100
General Psychology
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for MAT
  • Meets Human Behavior and Social Interaction (HBSI) Designation
General Education course
  • 4 credits

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
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for MAT
  • Meets Natural Science (NTSCI) Designation
Language or other General Education course
  • 4 credits
   

BIO 111
Principles of Biology lab

  • 1 credit
  • Prerequisite course for MAT

General Education course

  • 4 credits
   
First Term Seminar (FTS) of student choice
  • 4 credits
General Education course
  • 4 credits
   
Language or other General Education course
  • 4 credits
     
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    
Sophomore Year
Fall Term Spring Term May Term Summer Term
HES 230
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys
HES 240
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys
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
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

  • 1 credit
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys

HES 241
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys
Great opportunity to study abroad!  
CHE 105 or 110
Foundations of Chemistry 1 or General Chemistry
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Meets Natural Science (NTSCI) Designation
HES 309
Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys
   

CHE 106 or 111
Foundations of Chemistry 1 Lab or General Chemistry Lab

  • 1 credit
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT

HES 250
Research Methods

  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys
  • Writing in the Discipline Course
   
HES 220
Research and Statistics in Exercise Physiology
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys
  • Meets Quantitative (QUANT) Graduation Requirement

General Education or Elective course

  • 4 credits
   
HES 222
Applied Human Nutrition
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys
  • Writing and Information Literacy course
     

APPLY TO THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY MAJOR AND DECLARE INTENT TO APPLY TO THE MAT

     
Junior Year
Fall Term Spring Term May Term Summer Term
HES 226 or other psychology elective
Exercise Psychology
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course option for the MAT
  • Writing and Information Literacy Course
HES 313
Exercise, Diet, and Chronic Disease
  • 4 credits
  • Required course for Ex Phys

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
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Meets Natural Science (NTSCI) Designation
HES 308
Physiology of Exercise
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
  • Required course for Ex Phys

Great opportunity to study abroad!

 
PHY 121
General Physics I Lab
  • 1 credit
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
HES 310
Physiological Assessment
  • 4 credits
  • Required course for Ex Phys
   

HES 300
Research Project

  • 2 credits
  • Required course for Ex Phys
PHY 170
General Physics II
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
   
Challenge Seminar for student choice (CHAL)
  • 4 credits
PHY 171
General Physics II Lab
  • 1 credit
  • Prerequisite course for the MAT
   

APPLY TO THE MAT VIA ATCAS

Contact Mary Westby for a discount code for the ATCAS application fee

     
Master of Athletic Training
Summer Term I (July-August) Fall Term I (September - December) Spring Term I (January - May) May Term I (May)
HES 500
Foundational Concepts in Athletic Training
  • 4 credits
  • 5-week intensive course
HES 502
Assessment in Athletic Training II: Medical and Behavioral Health Conditions
  • 4 course credits
HES 504
Assessment in Athletic Training IV: Spine and Shoulder
  • 4 credits
HES 505
Assessment in Athletic Training V: Elbow, Wrist, Hand
  • 3 credits
  • 4-week intensive course
HES 501
Assessment in Athletic Training I: Introduction to Evaluation Techniques and Evidence-Based Practice Concepts
  • 3 credits
  • 5-week intensive course
  • REPLACES HES 219 FOR EX PHYS
HES 503
Assessment in Athletic Training III: Head and Lower Extremity
  • 4 course credits
HES 512
Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training II
  • 3 credits
HES 513
Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training III
  • 3 credits
  • 4-week intensive course
HES 520
Advanced Anatomy for the Healthcare Provider
  • 3 credits
  • 5-week intensive course
HES 511
Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training I
  • 3 credits
  • REPLACES HES 398 FOR EX PHYS
HES 553
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III
  • 1 credit
HES 554
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV
  • 1 credit
HES 551
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I
  • 1 credit
  • 4-week immersive clinical experiences
HES 552
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II
  • 1 credit

HES 537
Principles of Clinical Pharmacology

  • 4 credits
 
HES 3XX Signature Experience in AT I
  • 4 credits
HES 3XX 
Signature Experience in AT II
  • 4 credits
   

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)
HES 523
Psychology of Injury
  • 3 credits
  • Online
HES 522 Healthcare Administration in Athletic Training
  • 3 credits
  • Online
HES 610
Leadership in Athletic Training
  • 3 course credits
  • Online
HES 696
Research Methodology
  • 3 credits
  • Online
HES 697
Research Project I
  • 3 credits
  • Online
HES 698
Research Project II
  • 1 credit
  • First half of the semester only
  • Online
HES 555
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V
  • 2 credits
  • 8-week immersive experiences
  • 1 or more clinical experiences may be planned for the student in this timeframe
  • End of term on-campus retreat
    • Students will come back to Gustavus for the last week of August for in-person skills and research sessions and simulation experiences. 
HES 556
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI
  • 2 credits
  • 14-week immersive experiences
  • 1 or more clinical experiences may be planned for the student in this timeframe
HES 557
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VII
  • 2 credits
  • 14-week immersive experiences
  • 1 or more clinical experiences may be planned for the student in this timeframe
  • Beginning of term on-campus retreat
    • Students will come back to Gustavus for the first week of Spring term for in-person skills and research sessions, simulation experiences, and BOC preparation
  HES 521
Individual and Community Health Interventions for the Athletic Trainer
  • 3 course credits
  • Online
HES 612 Prevention and Intervention for the Athletic Trainer
  • 3 credits
  • Online
   

COMPLETE YOUR MAT DEGREE. PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION.