Spalding University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program provides a gateway for students and professionals outside of the field to become athletic trainers. The program prepares students to serve in a variety of health, educational and community settings. The program also emphasizes reflective learning by having students actively participate in practice opportunities.
The MSAT program at Spalding can lead you to work in a multitude of different settings that will prepare you to work in collegiate sports, hospital emergency rooms, rehab clinics and more.
Here are four career settings you can pursue with an MSAT:
Clinical Health Trainer
Clinical health trainers provide direct patient care in clinical or hospital settings. They work with healthcare providers to deliver treatment plans for patients. They help design assessment tools and administer tests for clinical employees, such as nurses or physicians’ assistants.
Duties include supporting patients post-injury/surgery, educating patients on how to manage their health conditions, and focusing on making positive lifestyle and behavioral changes to achieve better health outcomes.
High School Athletic Trainer
High school athletic trainers work to provide a wide range of prevention and treatment services for student-athlete injuries. They develop conditioning and warm-up programs, provide immediate first aid during practices and games, and oversee rehabilitation plans to ensure athletes safely return to play.
They also educate athletes on proper techniques, nutrition, and injury prevention while collaborating with coaches, school administrators, parents, and healthcare providers to support athlete safety and well-being.
Occupational Health Trainer
An occupational health trainer works to educate employees and management about workplace health and safety policies and procedures. Their role combines aspects of injury prevention, health education, and employee well-being programs, ensuring a productive and safe environment for workers.
Military Athletic Trainer
Athletic trainers in the armed forces provide preventative, emergency, and rehabilitative healthcare services in the armed forces at military installations around the world. They plan, organize, and implement injury programs to maintain the physical readiness and overall health of military personnel. They may also implement wellness and conditioning programs to enhance physical performance and reduce the risk of injuries during training or deployment. Their work ensures that service members remain fit and capable of meeting the physical requirements of their duties.
The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for athletic trainers to grow 13% from 2023 -2033. The average salary for athletic trainers in 2023 was $57,000.
The MSAT program at Spalding University accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply today to get started!