MATAthletic Training

Welcome to the Master of Athletic Training! 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 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 here

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. (Go to File>Download>Microsoft Word)

Summer Term I (July-August)

Fall Term I (September - December)

Spring Term I (January - April)

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 credits
HES 504
Assessment in Athletic Training IV: Spine and Shoulder and Elbow
  • 4 credits
HES 505
Assessment in Athletic Training V: 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
HES 503
Assessment in Athletic Training III: Head and Lower Extremity
  • 4 credits
HES 512
Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training II
  • 3 credits
HES 513
Therapeutic Intervention in Athletic Training III
  • 2 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
HES 553
Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III
  • 1 credits
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
  

Summer Term II (July-August)

Fall Term II (September - December)

Spring Term II (January - April)
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 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 credits 
  • Online
HES 612
Prevention and Intervention in Athletic Training
  • 3 credits 
  • Online
   
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