Overview

Key facts

As a student in the MSAT degree program at Grand Canyon University (GCU), you will participate in on-campus lectures, hands-on labs, simulations and clinical experiences at local athletic and rehabilitation facilities.

Some core topics you can expect to cover in this advanced degree program include:

The process of evaluating and diagnosing medical conditions
Emergency management
Athletic training research methods and statistics
Biomechanics
Psychosocial conditions

Analyzing upper and lower kinetic chain and spine

The MS in Athletic Training program at GCU prepares you for a career in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Upon successful completion of the coursework in this MSAT degree program, you will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam to obtain athletic training certification.

Careers:

Law enforcement and military
Professional sports teams

Performing arts organizations
Hospitals
Fitness centers
Physicians’ offices

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Professional Practice and Athletic Training
Foundations of Professional Practice and Athletic Training
Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Pathophysiology of General Medical Conditions
Emergency Management for Athletic Trainers Total
Response to Emergent and Immediate Injuries and Illnesses
Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Lower Kinetic Chain
Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Lower Kinetic Chain Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

GCU has a rolling admission policy.

Language

English

Credits

65 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 421 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All students must submit baccalaureate bearing college transcripts to meet the admission requirements of the University.

Additionally, if students cannot meet the GPA requirements with their transcripts, but have a test score that meets admissions requirements, students will be eligible for full admission. If both the degree-bearing transcript and the test scores do not meet admissions requirements, students may be eligible to be admitted based on the Standards for Admission with Specification.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Athletic Training.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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