Kansas State University's Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Sciences undergraduate degree program prepares students for a career as an allied-health professional and/or entry into graduate professional degree programs such as Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy. This program is housed in the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health. The plan of study meets the admission requirements for many health professional programs, specifically the MS in Athletic Training program at Kansas State University. The pre-professional program teaches foundational concepts related to athletic training and rehabilitation sciences with a focus on allowing students to learn to critically apply the knowledge needed to properly manage the health care needs of physically active individuals at all levels and ages. In order to complement classroom learning, pre-professional students must undergo a period of guided observation at clinical sites and a variety of healthcare settings that are both on and off campus. These experiences allow students to gather firsthand knowledge on employment settings and make informed decisions about their future health career options. Examples of healthcare settings that professionals may be working in include: secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, performing arts, military, industrial, sports medicine clinics (both assisting physicians and in rehabilitation) and other healthcare settings.
K-State has proactively developed this degree program to respond to the Athletic Training Strategic Alliances' decision to require a Master's degree to become eligible for certification as an Athletic Trainer. For more information regarding the MS in AT Degree at Kansas State University, please see our website for the most current information.