Practical experienceAcademy courses are offered online so that students can conveniently take courses at anytime and from anywhere. Students can also enroll and start their studies anytime.
Course descriptionThe Academy’s Sports Medicine master’s degree is designed for those who are already in the sports medicine field and currently have certifications or licenses in the healthcare profession. The degree is also utilized by those who want to move forward into medical school, physical therapy school and physician assistant school.
Please note: Completion of this program will not qualify you to sit for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (“NATA”) board certification exams and will not qualify you to become an athletic trainer.
Students enrolled in this program will be required (unless otherwise exempted) to complete a mentorship within the Sports Medicine industry. This mentorship allows students to gain practical experience and use the skills that they acquire in their course curriculum.
Prospective students may want to consider enrolling in the Dual Master’s degree program in Sports Medicine-Health and Fitness. With this 42 semester hour dual program, students enlarge their scope of practice and opportunities. Students will attain the injury management background and the sport fitness background to condition and train athletes for performance and health & wellness.