About
Athletic Training
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies is excited to house the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree (MSAT). This degree will provide a comprehensive, progressive, educational and clinical foundation to prepare graduates for a career in Athletic Training. Certified Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients in professional and collegiate sports, public and private schools, sports medicine clinics, occupational health settings, physician offices, as well as many other emerging and developing settings. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.
Other Concentrations
Minors
Required Semester Hours 60
Program Requirements
- Complete 60 credit hours of required coursework
- Earn a cumulative graduate school GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a grade of “C” in no more than 2 courses
- Complete a capstone research project and earn a passing grade for both the written project and presentation
Employment
What Can You Be
Antreon Bennett
Certified Athletic Trainer
Knowing from first-hand experience the stress and pain that being sidelined by an injury can have on players, athletic training alumnus Antreon Bennett (’20) has made it his mission to help young athletes come back stronger and more confident than ever.
Types of Jobs
- Athletic Trainer
- Orthopedic Specialist
- Sports Medicine Assistant
- Physician’s Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Health Coach
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Teacher
Types of Employers
- College / University
- Secondary School
- Professional Sports
- Performing Arts
- Physician Practice
- Public Safety
- Armed Forces
- Occupational Health
- Public Health Agency
Involved
Student Orgs & Activities
Student Athletic Trainers' Association
CONTACT
Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 112
SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402
Dr. Ryan M. Green, Associate Professor and Program Director
Ph. (985) 549-2351
msat@southeastern.edu
