Hybrid pathway launching summer 2027
Athletic Training at the University of Utah
The Master of Athletic Training at the University of Utah provides graduate-level didactic knowledge and clinical skills in preparation for a future career in athletic training.
The mission of the Master of Athletic Training program at the University of Utah is to develop confident and competent board-certified athletic training professionals. Our graduates will be highly qualified to practice in a wide variety of settings and become effective members of the healthcare team using a student-focused healthcare curriculum, distinct interprofessional education, community engagement, and stimulating clinical experiences.
Department Chair: Dr. Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Program Director: Dr. Justin Rigby, PhD, LAT, ATC
One Program, Two Pathways
The MAT program offers two pathways: one residential pathway in Salt Lake City and one hybrid pathway. The requirements, prerequisites, and admission procedures are identical for both pathways.
Why Choose the University of Utah?
- Advanced curriculum and resources available through main campus academics and University of Utah Health's academic medical center.
- Interprofessional education with programs across University of Utah Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, PA, PT, OT, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology).
- Clinical assignments within University of Utah D1 athletics, sports of all levels, high schools, healthcare clinics and systems, performing arts, industrial settings, and many others.
- Immersive clinical education by dedicating the entire second program year to full-time, hands-on practice anywhere in the nation with no competing in-person coursework.
- Successful faculty recognized nationally for their clinical, research, and professional backgrounds.
Program Personnel
Program Facilities and Spaces
Accreditation & Outcomes
The University of Utah Athletic Training program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
See Program Information and Outcomes as published by CAATE.
