Lynchburg College

What you'll study

The curriculum totals 49 credit hours and covers anatomy, evaluation, treatment, prevention, research and administration. Core courses listed for the 2025–26 academic year include:

• AT 605: Human Functional Anatomy (6)
• AT 600: Care and Prevention in Athletic Training (3)
• AT 610: Evidence‑Based Practice (3)
• AT 620: Research Methods and Design (3)
• AT 625: Orthopedic Examination Techniques (4)
• AT 626: Orthopedic Examination Techniques II (4)
• AT 627: Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine (2)
• AT 630: General Medical Conditions and Pharmacology (3)
• AT 650: Therapeutic Intervention I (4)
• AT 651: Therapeutic Intervention II (4)
• AT 660: Psychosocial Intervention (3)
• AT 670: Advanced Exercise Physiology (3)
• AT 675: Sports and Exercise Nutrition (3)
• Additional coursework includes athletic training administration and applied clinical experiences.

Hands‑on learning is supported by facilities such as an athletic training lab, a hydrotherapy facility and a human cadaver lab. The programme also highlights research opportunities in areas including concussion management, hydration health and head‑impact biomechanics, with student and faculty work receiving national recognition and publication.

Entry requirements

The programme operates as a cohort and uses centralized application options (including ATCAS). Specific academic prerequisites and application materials are provided by the university; applicants will follow Lynchburg’s published admissions process for the MSAT.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for clinical roles as athletic trainers across intercollegiate and professional sports, high schools, physical therapy clinics, industrial settings and physicians’ offices. The programme’s clinical placements, CAATE accreditation and BOC preparation support entry into credentialed practice; additional progression to a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Lynchburg is available for students seeking combined AT/PT qualifications.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not list specific scholarships or funding amounts. Prospective students should consult the university’s financial aid office for bursaries, graduate assistantships, and funding options applicable to MSAT students and inquire about research‑related support or departmental awards.