Shenandoah University

What you'll study

Coursework and clinical experiences develop skills across injury prevention, acute care, assessment, therapeutic intervention and healthcare administration. The programme requires completion of classroom and clinical requirements and expects students to appraise and contribute to evidence-based practice.

• Summer (Year 1) modules listed on the programme page include: AT 501 Risk Management and Emergency Care for Athletes (3 credit hours), AT 511 Prevention and Protective Intervention (1), AT 521 Functional Human Anatomy I (3), AT 523 Therapeutic Exercise I (1), AT 531 Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis of the Lower Quarter (3), AT 552 Therapeutic Modalities (3).
• Clinical field experiences take place in settings ranging from Shenandoah University and affiliated high schools/colleges to professional athletic training rooms and sports medicine clinics; placements are offered coast to coast.
• Simulation and immersive learning: virtual reality and high-fidelity emergency simulations to practice managing acute situations.
• Certifications and additional options offered or available in the programme: Wilderness First Responder, Graston Level 1 IASTM, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Certification, Orthopedic Physician Extender (OPE-C) training in casting and bracing; additional certificate options include Performing Arts Medicine and Population Health.
• Global experiential learning: collaborative programming in Ireland with Dublin City University and other interprofessional opportunities.

Entry requirements

The published programme page does not list explicit admission criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the university for current prerequisites, application materials and any clinical/academic prerequisites required for graduate admission.

Career prospects

The programme reports sustained strong outcomes for graduates, including greater than 95% first-time pass rates on the Board of Certification (BOC) over the last five years and 100% of graduates employed or pursuing further advanced/professional degrees. Graduates work in secondary schools, collegiate and professional athletics, performing arts medicine, industrial rehabilitation, sports performance, physician settings, public safety/military settings and higher education.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page does not specify scholarships or fees. Applicants should explore university scholarships, graduate assistantships and external funding sources relevant to graduate healthcare and athletic training education.