The University of Toledo

Graduate Athletic Training Program Master of Science in Exercise Science

Master of Sciences in Exercise Science

Admission Requirements and Assistantship Details

Qualifications:

• Acceptance into University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies.
  
  
• Graduated from a CAAHEP - accredited Athletic Training Education Program.
  
  
• NATABOC certified or posted to take exam.
  
  
• Eligible for State of Ohio Board of Athletic Training Lecensure.
  
  
• Academic interest in Athletic Training.
  
  
• Recommended cumulative GPA > 3.0
  
  
• Recommended GRE score > 900.
  
  

Clinical Assistantship:
Responsibilities:

• Provide athletic training care in one of two clinical settings:
  • On campus (University of Toledo Men and Women's NCAA Division 1 Athletics).
  • Off campus(Toledo areas high schools).
• Potential to assist in the clinical education of The University of Toledo undergraduate athletic training students.

Available Clinical Sites:

Delta Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

• Delta High School, Delta, Ohio
• Evergreen High School, Metamora, Ohio

East Point Physical Therapy

• Cardinal Stritch High School, Oregon, Ohio

The University of Toledo Department of Athletics

• UT Baseball
• UT Football
• UT Softball
• UT Swimming and Diving, Tennis
• UT Track and Field/Cross Country
• UT Volleyball

The University of Toledo Medical Center

• Erie Mason High School, Erie, Michigan
• Maumee Valley High School, Toledo, Ohio
• Springfield High School, Holland, Ohio
• Summerfield High School, Petersburg, Michigan
• Bowsher High School, Toledo, Ohio
• Rogers High School, Toledo, Ohio
• Rossford High School, Rossford, Ohio
• Start High School, Toledo, Ohio
• Scott High School, Toledo, Ohio
• Waite High School, Toledo, Ohio
• Whiteford High School, Ottawa Lake, Michigan

Stipend:

• Approximately $12,000 to $13,500 stipend for a 10 month assistantship depending on the clinical site.
  
  
• Position also includes tuition waiver.
  
  
• Some assistantships also offer a general fee waiver.

Program Expectations of Students:

• Contribute to an academic athletic training program with a strong foundation in research.
  
  
• Complete a high quality thesis related to lower extremity injury, prevention, mechanism and/or intervention.
  
  
• Aspire to become a scholarly clinician, meshing both academic and clinical educational experiences.

Deadline for Applications:

• Greater consideration will be given to applicants who apply by January 15^th.
  
  
• Applications will be considered after this date depending on availability of graduate assistantships.

Application Procedures:

• For application to the Graduate program, complete the application procedures found at:

  https://apply.utoledo.edu/prod/bwskalog.p_disploginnew

  
  
  
• Additional information about the department may be found at: http://www.utoledo.edu/healthsciences/depts/kinesiology/