Athletic Training

Kinesiology
Athletic trainers are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians. The services provided by athletic trainers comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers work under the direction of physicians as prescribed by state licensure statutes.
Program Homepage Program Handbook

At ISU we are dedicated to your success as a graduate student. As a first step, we have collected information on application requirements as well as links where you can find further information. We encourage you to explore.


Degrees Offered: 

  • Master of Athletic Training (M.T.R.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.0 years (Methods)

Mary Meier

mary@iastate.edu
515-294-3587
223 Forker Building
534 Wallace Road
Ames, IA 50011

Learning Goals

  • Ability to use effective communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate competence in athletic training skills and knowledge
  • Ability to possess ethical, caring, professional attributes and behaviors as a health care professional
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills ensuring them of being an effective athletic trainer
  • Ability to demonstrate the ability to apply clinical skills and make evidence-based decisions to optimize patient outcomes

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 105

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

December 1 followed by rolling admissions until summer start.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students. International students who wish to enroll in Online Degree programs for study within the U.S., please contact isso@iastate.edu, for additional information.

Application Instructions