Movement Sciences Graduate Degree Programs

The Graduate Record Examination is not required for admission to the master's programs. However, candidates must fulfill the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and of the Department of Movement Sciences. See the College of Graduate Studies section for the general requirements applicable to each degree.

Master of Education, Physical Education major. This program has two tracks available. The first track is designed to provide post-baccalaureate certification in teaching K-12 physical education. The second track is designed for certified teachers who are interested in improving their teaching practice in physical education.

Master of Science in Athletic Training, Athletic Training major. The M.S.A.T. is an entry level program designed to prepare students to become a certified athletic trainer. After successful completion of this program students will be eligible for the athletic training national Board of Certification Exam.

M.S.A.T. Admission Requirements: Students are eligible to apply for admission to the MSAT program via two distinct routes.

Students who have obtained a bachelor's degree (3.0 or >3.0) and the required prerequisite coursework (4 credit hours of human anatomy or equivalent & 4 credit hours of human physiology or equivalent) are eligible for consideration of admission to the MSAT.

Students who are enrolled in an academic institution with whom the University of Idaho and the MSAT have a 3+2 transitional program articulation* agreement may apply to the MSAT during their junior year of study for entrance in early summer with **Conditional Admittance**. Students must be approved for application to the 3+2 program from their specified undergraduate program director (and have met the criteria within the articulation agreement) before they apply to the MSAT***.

* Note: The University of Idaho's 3+2 program leading to the application to the MSAT is the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a major in Exercise Science and Health (3+2 track). Please contact the Division of Athletic Training for information regarding other Universities with approved MSAT 3+2 articulation agreements.

**Conditional Admittance- Students may be admitted to the MSAT "Conditionally", without first having had completed a Bachelor's degree. These students will apply the first two semesters of the MSAT curriculum to their undergraduate degree in order to satisfy their Bachelor's degree requirements. Students will apply for graduation during the Fall of their first year in the MSAT program and will have the "Conditional Admittance" removed upon fulfilling all requirements of their Bachelor's degree program.

*** Note: The 3+2 program will meet all other admission standards set forth by the College of Graduate Studies and the Masters of Science in Athletic Training Program.

The M.S.A.T. in Athletic Training requires the following courses:

AT 506	Clinical Anatomy I (3 cr)
AT 507	Care and Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses (3 cr)
AT 508	Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries and Illnesses I (4 cr)
AT 509	Principles of Rehabilitation (3 cr)
AT 510	Therapeutic Modalities (2 cr)
AT 511	Ethics and Administration in Athletic Training (3 cr)
AT 512	Research Methods & Statistics I (3 cr)
AT 513	General Medicine for Athletic Trainers (3 cr)
AT 514	Psychology of Injury and Referral (3 cr)
AT 515	Research Proposal (3 cr)
AT 520	Clinical Education I (2 cr)
AT 521	Clinical Experience I (4 cr)
AT 522	Clinical Education II (2 cr)
AT 523	Clinical Experience II (4 cr)
AT 531	Clinical Anatomy II (3 cr)
AT 532	Evaluation and Diagnosis of Injuries and Illnesses II (4 cr)
AT 533	Applied Rehabilitation Techniques (3 cr)
AT 534	Therapeutic Modalities II (2 cr)
AT 535	Seminar in Athletic Training (1 cr)
AT 536	Research Methods & Statistics II (3 cr)
AT 538	Advanced Human Biomechanics (3 cr)
AT 539	Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 cr)
AT 540	Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers (3 cr)
AT 541	Seminar in Athletic Training II (2 cr)
AT 542	Research Presentation (1 cr)
AT 547	Critical Issues in Athletic Training Clinical Practice (3 cr)
AT 550	Clinical Education III (2 cr)
AT 551	Clinical Experience III (4 cr)
AT 552	Clinical Education IV (2 cr)
AT 553	Clinical Experience IV (4 cr)
AT 587	Prevention and Health Promotion in Athletic Training (3 cr)

Master of Science, Movement and Leisure Sciences major. This program provides students the skills, tools, and philosophy necessary to be servant leaders in organizations related to physical activity, sport and recreation.

Doctor of Philosophy, Education major. The department participates in the Ph.D. program in the College of Education, with concentrations in sport pedagogy & character education or exercise science. Sport pedagogy & character education develops individuals who lead, serve, and research learning and teaching as applied to character and value laden issues in physical education and recreation. Exercise science prepares students to teach, conduct research, and provide services related to Exercise Science disciplines in higher education (exercise physiology, sport psychology, motor control, and biomechanics) and other exercise-related institutions.

Doctor of Athletic Training, Athletic Training major. The department offers a D.A.T. program. This program is designed for certified athletic trainers who are interested in improving their clinical practice through a structured academic program with a clinical practice residency. Please contact the department for any inquires in this program. The following courses are required:

AT 606	Professional and Post-Professional Education in Athletic Training (3 cr)
AT 610	Seminar in Athletic Training I (3 cr)
AT 611	Seminar in Athletic Training II (3 cr)
AT 620	Clinical Research in Athletic Training I (3 cr)
AT 621	Clinical Research in Athletic Training II (3 cr)
AT 622	Clinical Research in Athletic Training III (3 cr)
AT 623	Clinical Research in Athletic Training IV (3 cr)
AT 624	Clinical Research in Athletic Training V (3 cr)
AT 625	Clinical Research in Athletic Training VI (3 cr)
AT 630	Current Issues in Clinical Practice I (3 cr)
AT 631	Current Issues in Clinical Practice II (3 cr)
AT 632	Current Issues in Clinical Practice III (3 cr)
AT 633	Current Issues in Clinical Practice IV (3 cr)
AT 640	Clinical Residency I (6 cr)
AT 641	Clinical Residency II (6 cr)
AT 642	Clinical Residency III (6 cr)
AT 643	Clinical Residency IV (6 cr)

The department also participates in the interdisciplinary M.S. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience and the M.S. in Bioregional Planning and Community Development. Persons interested in doctoral study should visit the College of Education and departmental web page for more information about admission requirements and application procedures.