Exercise Science B.S. and Athletic Training M.A.T.
Bachelor of Science, Master of Athletic Training (B.S., M.A.T.)
Combined
Allendale • Face to face • 167-169 Credits
Grand Valley State University combined degree programs offer current qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting their unique personal, academic, and career goals. Pursuing a combined degree can reduce the cost and total time required to complete both.
Overview
Grand Valley's combined degree program in Exercise Science B.S. and Athletic Training M.A.T. allows students to earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe. This program is designed for those aiming for careers in athletic training and exercise science, offering a cost-effective and time-efficient path to comprehensive education and career readiness.
The curriculum includes undergraduate courses in exercise science, such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition, alongside graduate-level courses in athletic training, including assessment, evaluation, and intervention techniques. This integrated approach ensures students are well-prepared for professional demands.
Studying at Grand Valley State University provides:
- Personal attention from faculty.
- High pass rates on the Board of Certification exam.
- Full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
- Valuable internship and career opportunities through local partnerships, enhancing career prospects.
The Grand Valley State University Athletic Training Program is a CAATE accredited program that is Active in Good Standing.
Admission Information
Students apply to the combined degree program at the end of the fall semester during their third academic year and will be admitted for the winter semester. Visit the online catalog for information about admission requirements for the combined bachelor of science in exercise science and master of athletic training.
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
Shari Bartz-Smith, Ph.D., Program Director
4400 Kindschi Hall of
Science
(616) 331-3515
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/move-sci
Program Director
Shari Bartz-Smith, Ph.D.
(616) 331-3044
Career Opportunities
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 43,132.64 | 10% |
| $ 48,267.60 | 25% |
| $ 57,971.66 | 50% |
| $ 66,262.67 | 75% |
| $ 84,878.26 | 90% |
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Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
State-Of-The-Art Facilities
The MAT Program is part of the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. The MAT Faculty offices can be found on the second floor of Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences (CHS). All MAT program coursework is located at the Health Campus on the Medical Mile in Grand Rapids, MI. The health campus is comprised of CHS and Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health. Students pursuing the combined degree will have their undergraduate coursework on the Allendale Campus as they complete their Clinical Exercise Science Degree. Once a combined degree student starts their MAT coursework, they will be moved to downtown Grand Rapids Health Campus.
Accreditation
The Grand Valley State University Athletic Training Program is a CAATE accredited program that is Active in Good Standing.
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