The academic program leading to the M.S. degree without thesis is primarily designed as a terminal degree for athletic trainers.  Emphasis is placed on the application of established research findings to the wide variety of problems encountered in everyday practice.  Students in the other areas of specialization may be granted admission to the non-thesis program under special circumstances.

ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM
The M.S. non-thesis degree program in athletic training is designed primarily as an advanced clinical education and research area of study for the certified athletic trainer.  Emphasis is on developing and applying a research and education base to the knowledge and skills of the entry-level athletic trainer.  The program focuses on a health care team approach to sports medicine, undergraduate professional preparation, and sports injury/medicine epidemiology.

Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses (30 sh.)
The following undergraduate courses are prerequisites for the non-thesis M.S. degree program in athletic training. Designated semester hours (sh) are listed next to each class.

Anatomy (3-4 sh)
Human Physiology (3 sh)

Athletic Training Core
Prevention (3 sh)
Evaluation and Recognition (3 sh)
Modalities (3 sh)
Rehabilitation (3 sh)
Administration (2 sh)

Integrative Physiology Core
Motor Control  (3 sh)
Exercise Physiology (3 sh)
Biomechanics (3 sh)

Current Emergency Certification
NATA Certification

In addition to the academic requirements held for all M.S. degree with thesis candidates, athletic training candidates who are offered graduate assistantship appointments with the University Athletic Training Services or with the Iowa City Community School District must obtain NATABOC certification status by August before the beginning of the first fall semester.  In the event NATABOC certification is not obtained, the graduate appointment will be canceled.

Required Courses The M.S. degree without thesis in athletic training requires the completion of 30 s.h. of graduate courses.  At least 20 semester hours must be in the Exercise Science Department from the following..

Integrative Physiology (any three of the following nine courses)

27:141 Exercise Physiology (3 sh)
27:145 Cardiovascular Physiology (3 sh)
27:146 Molecules to Malady (3 sh)
27:153 Embryology and Connective Tissue Anatomy (2 sh)
27:150 Gross Anatomy for Exercise Scientists (2 sh)
27:155 Skeletal Muscle Biology (3 sh)
27:160 Motor Control I: Neurophysiological Basis (3 sh)
27:197 Biomechanics (3 sh)
27:253 Advanced Human Anatomy (6 sh)
27:146  Molecules to Malady (3 sh)

Clinical Research Tools (2 Courses)

7P:243 Intermediate Statistical Methods (3 sh)
 or
171:201Biostatistical Methods I (4 sh) 
and
An approved clinical tool concentration in computer science, epidemiology, pathology, counseling, public health, or health promotion/leisure studies (2-4 sh)

Athletic Training (4 Courses)

27:200 Problems: Athletic Training (repeated) (8 sh)
27:202 Practicum in College Teaching (3 sh)
27:301 Non-thesis Seminar (2 sh)
173:140 Epidemiology I: Principles (3 sh)
or
7W:120 Introduction to Instructional Design (3 sh)
or
69:133 Introduction to Human Pathology (3 sh)

Recommended Elective Courses

Elective courses should be used to enhance the student’s concentration in epidemiology, pathology, education, or clinical sciences.  The student’s advisor will approve all such courses.

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