Master of Athletic Training (4+2)
Once you are enrolled in the Master of Athletic Training program, 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 courses will be online to allow flexibility for you to complete several immersive clinical experiences in vast and varied locations.
You can find more information on applying for the Post-Baccalaureate Entrance route in the policies and student manual.
This powerpoint can give you more information about athletic training as a profession and our program.
Are you a current or future Gustavus undergrad student and want to Four Year (Really Six Year) Plan? Feel free to download one of the worksheets to use with your academic advisor.
| Summer Term I (July-August) | Fall Term I (September-December) | Spring Term I (January-April) | May Term I (May) |
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ATP 500
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ATP 502
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ATP 504
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ATP 505
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ATP 501
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ATP 503
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ATP 512
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ATP 513
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ATP 520
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ATP 511
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ATP 553
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ATP 554
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ATP 551
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ATP 552
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ATP 537
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| Summer Term II (July-August) | Fall Term II (September-December) | Spring Term II (January-April) |
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ATP 523
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ATP 522
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ATP 610
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ATP 696
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ATP 697
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ATP 698
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ATP 555
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ATP 556
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ATP 557
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ATP 521
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ATP 612
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| COMPLETE YOUR MAT DEGREE. PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION. |
Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training (3+2)
The 3+2 Exercise Physiology B.A. and Master of Athletic Training is for students enrolled at Gustavus and officially begins the summer before your 4th year. At which 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.
Below 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.
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HES 230
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HES 240
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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 |
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HES 231
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HES 241
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Great opportunity to study abroad! | |
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CHE 105 or 110
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HES 309
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CHE 106 or 111
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HES 222
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HES 220
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General Education or Elective course
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HES 250
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| APPLY TO THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY MAJOR AND DECLARE INTENT TO APPLY TO THE MAT |
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HES 226 or other psychology elective
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HES 313
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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) |
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PHY 120
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HES 308
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Great opportunity to study abroad! | |
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PHY 121
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HES 310
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HES 300
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PHY 170
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Challenge Seminar for student choice (CHAL)
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PHY 171
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APPLY TO THE MAT VIA ATCAS Contact mwestby [at] gustavus.edu (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-April) | May Term I (May) |
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ATP 500
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ATP 502
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ATP 504
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ATP 505
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ATP 501
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ATP 503
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ATP 512
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ATP 513
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ATP 520
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ATP 511
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ATP 553
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ATP 554
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ATP 551
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ATP 552
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ATP 537
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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-April) |
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ATP 523
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ATP 522
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ATP 610
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ATP 696
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ATP 697
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ATP 698
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ATP 555
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ATP 556
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ATP 557
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ATP 521
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ATP 612
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| COMPLETE YOUR MAT DEGREE. PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION. |