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Sports Medicine: Athletic Training

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Rank #585
Tuition USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Colorado Springs, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Sports Medicine: Athletic Training at University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Sports Medicine: Athletic Training programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sports Medicine: Athletic Training programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods
  2. Statistics
  3. Capstone (Comprehensive Exams, Graduate Research Project, or Thesis)
  4. Advanced Evaluation of Lower Extremity
  5. Advanced Evaluation of Upper Extremity
  6. Manual Therapy for Athletic Trainers
  7. Sports Nutrition
  8. Health Science Leadership
  9. Health Behavior and Therapeutic Exercise
  10. Electives
  11. Exercise Considerations for Special Populations
  12. Sports Specific Training Principles and Techniques
  13. Dietary Supplements
  14. Obesity and Weight Management
  15. Nutrition, Exercise & Health in Women
  16. Advanced Function Human Anatomy
  17. Advanced Concepts in Strength & Conditioning
  18. Advanced Exercise Physiology
  19. Advanced Biomechanics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission to the program is competitive on controlled enrollment. Applicants meeting the priority enrollment deadline will be given preference for available seats in the program. Remaining applicants meeting the final admission deadline will be awarded admission based on availability of seats.

Program Prerequisites:
  • Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
  • BOC for athletic training certified (ATC) or eligible by semester of admission
  • Undergraduate Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Undergraduate Major GPA of 3.0 or above
Apply online and supply the following documentation
  • Signed in-state tuition form
  • 3 letters of reference
  • Selective service form (if applicable)
  • Submit one official transcript from degree-granting institution.
  1. Transcript must include at least courses enrolled in during the final semester prior to graduation. Additional transcripts may be required to verify prerequisites or major coursework.
  2. You will be notified if additional transcripts are required to verify prerequisites or major coursework taken at institutions other than your degree granting institution. If you know that you have taken major or pre-requisite courses from an institution other than your degree granting institution you should have those transcripts submitted with your application.
  • Application fee of $60.00; International application fee $100.00
International Applicants
In addition to the admissions requirements above, international applicants:
  • Must take both the TOEFL and the GRE if English is not the primary language. (TOEFL recommended score is 89);
  • May be required to participate in a Skype interview as part of the interview process to assist with English proficiency evaluation; and
  • May be required to pay for the verification of accreditation of their university transcripts.
International students currently studying in the U.S. on F-1 visa and either applied for the optional practical training (OPT) or currently on OPT, please note, that UCCS encourages immediate internship placement which will meet the OPT requirement set forth by the visa regulation. Immediate internship participation will allow students to receive curriculum practical training eligibility upon receipt of approved internship/career placement. Internship opportunities should be discussed directly with the academic advisor and are not guaranteed until the applicant has been accepted by the academic program and UCCS.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Colorado Colorado Springs directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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University Profile
  • Start Date ATRN 5050
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 13