Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 369 Students who have completed graduate athletic training coursework at another CAATE-accredited entry-level masters program may apply for up to 9 transfer credits. The transfer of graduate credits from non-CAATE-accredited programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Approval of all transfer credits requires an official transcript, a copy of the course syllabus, and approval by the WSU MSAT Program Director. Prerequisite Course Requirements for MS Required Prerequisite Courses (31 credit hours) (or equivalent courses - syllabi or catalog course description required) AT 2300 - Emergency Response Credits: (3) HTHS 2240 - Introduction to Pharmacology Credits: (3) HLTH 1030 SS - Healthy Lifestyles Credits: (3) NUTR 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition Credits: (3) PEP 3280 - Teaching Neuromuscular Conditioning Credits: (2) PEP 3500 - Biomechanics Credits: (3) PEP 3510 - Exercise Physiology Credits: (3) PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4) ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology Credits: (4) Course Requirements for MS Required Courses (53 credit hours) Didactic Courses MSAT 6080 - Research Methods I Credits: (3) MSAT 6085 - Research Methods II Credits: (3) MSAT 6090 - Research Methods III Credits: (3) MSAT 6200 - Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation Credits: (3) MSAT 6300 - Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Lower Extremities Credits: (3) MSAT 6301 - Orthopedic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Upper Extremities Credits: (3) MSAT 6350 - General Medical Conditions and Advances in Athletic Training Credits: (3) MSAT 6400 - Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3) MSAT 6401 - Advanced Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3) MSAT 6431 - Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, & Bracing Credits: (l) MSAT 6450 - Basic Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3) MSAT 6451 - Advanced Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries Credits: (3) MSAT 6600 - Administration and Management in Athletic Training Credits: (3) MSAT 6700 - Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for the Athletic Training Profession Credits: (l) MSAT 6998 - Master's Board of Certification (BOC) Exam Preparation Credits: (l) MSAT 6999 - Critical Thinking for Musculoskeletal Injury Management Credits: (l) Clinical Courses • MSAT 6500 - Introduction to Graduate Athletic Training (First Semester) Credits: (2) • MSAT 6501 - Graduate Practicum I Credits: (2) • MSAT 6502 - Graduate Practicum II Credits: (3) • MSAT 6503 - Graduate Practicum III Credits: (3) • MSAT 6504 - Graduate Practicum TV Credits: (3) Course Descriptions - MSAT Master of Science in Athletic Training Program MSAT 6080 - Research Methods I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course explores the process and methods of scientific inquiry and interpretation of research findings in athletic training. Students will gain familiarity with the major elements of research including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodology, design, evaluation of research, statistical analysis, presentation of data, and ethical considerations. This course also provides an overview of statistics including descriptive and inferential statistics and one-way ANOVA. Students should have a basic understanding of conducting library and Internet information searches prior to taking this course. MSAT 6085 - Research Methods II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] This course is designed to help students develop a master's thesis research project proposal that is carefully researched and professionally written. Students will prepare an introduction, literature review, detailed methodology, and IRB proposal. Prerequisite: MSAT 6080 . MSAT 6090 - Research Methods III Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course is designed to help students complete a master's thesis research project. Basic statistical analysis will be reviewed and advanced statistics will be introduced. Students will collect and analyze data and synthesize results. At the completion of the course, students will submit a full manuscript, suitable for publication, along with an abstract and a professional poster. Prerequisite: MSAT 6085 . MSAT 6200 - Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [2nd Blk] This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog