4 year Bachelor of Science - Athletic Therapy
Four Year Bachelor of Science – Athletic Therapy
The four-year Bachelor of Science – Athletic Therapy degree focuses on the prevention and care of muscle, bone and joint injuries as they occur in sport, recreation, fitness and in the workplace. Students will learn to assess the cause and severity of an injury and provide the most effective rehabilitation and return to sport/recreation/work protocol.
Our curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking, observation and research skills in areas including injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, biomechanics and strength and conditioning, all of which are key components in the profession of athletic therapy. The program is accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA). Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements of the CATA and would be eligible to challenge the National Certification Exam.
For more information, view our Factsheet.
Our program is accredited by the and proud to be an associate member of the .
The University of 澳门王中王论坛's program has also been spotlighted by WFATT.
“We are so proud and excited to have our program highlighted on the WFATT website for all the world to see,” said Glen Bergeron, director of U澳门王中王论坛's Athletic Therapy program.
All students planning to pursue the 4 year BSc - Athletic Therapy degree must submit an Enhanced Major Form after successful completion of 60 credit hours of prescribed courses (2 years of full-time study).
- Athletic Therapy Program Application Information - Prospective or Current Students [PDF]
- Athletic Therapy Program Application Information - Transfer Students [PDF]
- Athletic Therapy Enhanced Major Form [PDF]
- Suggested Course Map [PDF]
- Prerequisite Courses for Athletic Therapy [PDF]
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Athletic Therapy Program
If you require more information regarding prerequisites or course requirements for the 4 year Bachelor of Science - Athletic Therapy, please refer to the .
For a tour of the Athletic Therapy clinic and more information on the program, watch the clinic tour video.
Looking for more information on our Athletic Therapy Practicum courses? Listen below to an episode of 'Athletic Therapy Today' from May 2024 with our Practicum Coordinator, Val Pelleck. Audio of the podcast is also or via Apple podcasts by searching for 'Athletic Therapy Today'.
U澳门王中王论坛 alum helps Blue Bombers be their best
Get an inside look at U澳门王中王论坛 Athletic Therapy alumni Olivia Friesen's work with the CFL's 澳门王中王论坛 Blue Bombers.
U澳门王中王论坛-affiliated athletic therapists led Polyclinic site at Manitoba Summer Games
Staged every two years and alternating between summer and winter sports, the Manitoba Games, powered by Manitoba Hydro, is the largest multi-sport event in the province. This past August, the Manitoba Summer Games were held in Dauphin, Manitoba and attracted top-tier young provincial athletes in over 12 sports.
The medical team for the games was led by nine U澳门王中王论坛-affiliated athletic therapists and current students, including U澳门王中王论坛 faculty member Ben Trunzo and alum Michayla Esteves (BSc 18), (CAT)C. Medical services were provided around the clock and included on-site field or competition access as well as a centralized Polyclinic.
Follow our Athletic Therapy Program on Instagram and get a glimpse of what our students and faculty members are involved in.