Athletic Training

Shenandoah University's Division of Athletic Training offers a unique combination of "hands-on" clinical training, classroom teaching, distance-based education and clinical research. Clinical field experiences are available on campus as well as in other settings such as with professional sports organizations.

Facility resources and curricular design have been created to meet the standards for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). As a professional master's degree program, students are educated to prepare to take the certification examination given by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification,Inc. This is not an advanced master's degree program for the certified professional.

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Master of Science in Athletic Training

Winchester

Become an expert in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries.

Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Dual Degree

Winchester & Loudoun

This program is for individuals who have bachelor’s degree.

Athletic Training & Public Health Dual Degree

Winchester & Online

Prepares graduates for a range of athletic training and public health positions.

Performing Arts Medicine Certificate

Online Program

This program is for Practicing Clinicians with a master's degree or higher.

Performing Arts Health & Fitness Certificate

Hybrid Program

Applicants must have a related bachelor’s degree.

Athletic Training Articulation Agreements

Winchester

This program is for undergraduate students at partner universities.

Early Assurance Entry Level Master of Science in Athletic Training

Winchester

This program is for incoming first-year undergraduate students.

Esports Health & Fitness Certificate

Certificate Program

Help esports athletes improve performance and health through fitness

Esports Medicine Certificate

Certificate Program

Specialize in health and treatment of injuries related to esports

Be on the frontline of health-care service for athletes and the physically-active.

Become an expert in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. Specializing in prevention, rehabilitation, and management of injuries resulting from participation in athletics and physical activity, the athletic trainer is an integral member of the sports medicine team. The athletic trainer works in cooperation with the physicians, parents, coaches, and administrators to maintain the safety and well-being of athletes and the physically active.

Explore the MSAT Program

Become a sports medicine expert clinician by earning a Dual Degree in Doctor of Physical Therapy & Master of Science in Athletic Training

Physical therapy is a challenging and satisfying profession — one with many career pathways from which to choose. One particular pathway is developing a career that specializes in sports medicine. Certified athletic trainers have expertise in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from athletics and other physical activity. The Dual Degree program DPT/MSAT has been established at Shenandoah University for those students who wish to become members in both professions sharing a common link to become a sports medicine expert clinician.

Explore the AT & PT Dual degree

Shenandoah University Division of Athletic Training is a proud member of the World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy. The vision of WFATT is to be recognized as an essential part of multidisciplinary health care teams worldwide. As a part of SU's vision to be nationally recognized for forward-thinking programs that produce competitive and purposeful graduates, the Division of Athletic Training is thrilled to be an Academic Institution Member of WFATT to enhance our international contribution to healthcare in physically active populations and provide leadership and expertise worldwide to advance the education of athletic trainers and athletic therapists.

Athletic Training

Make a Difference as an Athletic Trainer

Attend an Athletic Training

Virtual Open House

Winchester

Winchester & Loudoun

Winchester & Online

Online Program

Hybrid Program

Winchester

Winchester

Certificate Program

Certificate Program

Master of Science in Athletic Training

Be on the frontline of health-care service for athletes and the physically-active.

Performing Arts Medicine Certificate

Combine your passion for the arts with your desire to make a difference in the lives of performers.

PT & AT Dual Degree Program

Become a sports medicine expert clinician by earning a Dual Degree in Doctor of Physical Therapy & Master of Science in Athletic Training

Accomplished Faculty Mentors Make the Difference

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training (CAATE)

World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy

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