Course descriptionThe Entry-Level Master of Science (MS) Athletic Training Education Program at Florida International University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Students will graduate with a Master of Science degree in athletic training and be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The examination tests for knowledge and skill in six major domains: (1) prevention; (2) clinical evaluation and diagnosis; (3) immediate care; (4) treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning, (5) organization and administration; and (6) professional responsibility.
Program of Study Prerequisites
Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”:
General Biology II and Lab
Human Anatomy and Lab
Human Physiology and Lab
Physics and Lab
Principles of Nutrition
Statistics
General Psychology
Kinesiology or Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Required Courses – Program of Study Semester I (Summer B) - 8 Credits
PET 5658 Clinical Education Seminar in Athletic Training (32 clinical hours)
PET 5662 Management of Medical Emergencies
PET 5620C Principles of Athletic Training
Semester II (Fall) - 11 Credits
PET 5633C Orthopedic Assessment I – Lower Extremity
PET 5635C Therapeutic Modalities
PET 5668L Clinical Education I (162 clinical hours)
Semester III (Spring) - 11 Credits
PET 5312C Orthopedic Assessment II – Upper Extremity
PET 5678 Clinical Education II (162 clinical hours)
APK 6118C Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training
Semester IV (Summer C) - 10 Credits
PET 5609 Orthopedic Assessment III – Head, Spine, and Trunk
PET 5672L Clinical Education III (162 clinical hours)
PET 5608 Diseases and Disabilities in the Physically Active
Semester V (Fall) - 9 Credits
PET 5405 Administration and Professionalism in Athletic Training
PET 5673L Clinical Education IV (162 clinical hours)
PET 6535 Masters of Science Research in Athletic Training I
Semester VI (Spring) - 9 Credits
PET 6311 Pharmacology and Diagnostic Imaging in Athletic Training
PET 6675 Clinical Education V (162 clinical hours)
PET 6307 Masters of Science Research in Athletic Training II