Athletic Training Program
UCF School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
Overview
Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
Athletic trainers are employed in a wide variety of settings including secondary schools, colleges and universities, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, medical offices, hospitals, clinics, the performing arts, the military, public safety organizations, and industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the outlook for athletic training employment is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations.
All states require athletic trainers to be certified and most states require athletic trainers to have a license. To become a certified and/or licensed athletic trainer, you must graduate from an accredited professional athletic training program ― such as UCF’s Master of Athletic Training program ― and pass a comprehensive exam.
COVID-19 Updates for the Athletic Training program
We understand the obstacles facing athletic training program applicants during this pandemic. Therefore, the UCF Master of Athletic Training Program is making the following changes for the 2021 admissions cycle:
- Applicants are not required to complete observation hours with an athletic trainer (holds ATC credential), but it is recommended.
- Applicants are still required to obtain 3 letters of recommendation; one should be from an athletic trainer if possible.
- The GRE is not required for the 2021 admissions cycle.
- Satisfactory and Pass grades for Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 due to COVID-19 curriculum changes will be accepted for the required prerequisites. However, we do highly encourage that students choose traditional grading scales when possible. Pass/Fail grades will not affect the prerequisite GPA, much like AP or IB credit, and so cannot benefit a student applicant outside of credit for completion.
UCF MAT Program
The UCF Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program is a limited-access graduate program. Faculty and clinical educators (preceptors) focus on excellence in teaching and healthcare to support students throughout the journey to successfully become educated and experienced athletic trainers.
If you are interested in being a member of an interprofessional healthcare team and you enjoy working with active populations, a career in athletic training may be for you.
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Contacts
Contact Kim MacLennan for general advising and questions about the program.
Contact Kristen Schellhase for specific advising questions and to schedule an appointment or tour.
Mailing Address
Athletic Training Program
College of Health Professions and Sciences
University of Central Florida
HS II – Room 121
4364 Scorpius Street
Orlando, FL 32816
Email: atinfo@ucf.edu
Phone: 407-823-2747