Combined B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science and M.S. in Athletic Training

Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (B.S. and M.S.)

Earn two degrees in five years with FSU’s accelerated and exciting health science program.

Get ready to enter a highly selective athletic training program with a strong reputation throughout Maryland and the entire region.

You can earn two degrees through FSU’s an accelerated dual degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training degree.

This unique five-year combined program offers you an opportunity to complete graduate courses that will count towards your undergraduate degree. It’s open to high school students (who may apply for direct admission to the five-year combined program) and those interested in athletic training who already have or will have an undergraduate degree. 

 

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Exercise & Sport Science/Athletic Training Program Highlights

  • Gain hands-on clinical experience with intercollegiate athletes, high school athletes and other affiliate sites under the supervision of a certified and licensed athletic trainer and other health care providers.

  • Complete seminar and research courses developed to help you pass the national Board of Certification examination.

  • Be a part of classes that include a combination of didactic and clinical experiences to achieve a well-rounded education of medical knowledge and human performance skills.

  • Utilize exercise science skills within FSU’s well-equipped facilities that include a state-of-the-art physiology lab and athletic training clinic with the latest therapeutic equipment.

  • Join the FSU Athletic Training Club, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee or Student Health Advisory Council to support your professional development in the athletic training field.

What can I do with a Exercise & Sport Science/Athletic Training degree?

$48,420

Median pay for athletic training graduates (BLS 2021)

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You will develop critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills to successfully work in a field where time and deft action are vitally important to positive medical outcomes. With your studies in physical and biological sciences, as well as courses specifically designed for athletic training, you will be prepared for multiple paths in health sciences and allied health professions.

What You'll Learn

Our rigorous combined program includes courses in physical and biological sciences, as well as courses specifically designed for athletic training. During the EXSS Program, you will focus on general education requirements, core courses in exercise science, and prerequisite courses required in the Athletic Training Master’s Program. The hands-on program will also give you the knowledge and tools to pass the Board of Certification examination to become a certified athletic trainer.

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