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2019-2020 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
2019-2020 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Athletic Therapy, Certificate


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General Information

This program is designed to provide participants with advanced knowledge, experience and skills in the delivery of athletic therapy services. This program is accredited through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. The program includes theoretical, field and clinical practicum experiences that prepare practitioners for the certification exams.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Athletic Therapy program must possess a degree in kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, exercise science or equivalent. Successful applicants must have completed the following courses (either as part of their degree matriculation or subsequent to the degree):

  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
  • Introductory Strength Training
  • Introductory Flexibility

Once a student is offered conditional admission, they will be informed of the timing and delivery of the following four courses that must be successfully completed to gain final admission into the program.

*It should be noted that this is not a traditional First Responder course offered in the community. It is a customized course that bridges first responder curriculum with athletic therapy curriculum. It can only be taken through Mount Royal University.

The last three courses are typically offered in August each year. Students will be required to make the appropriate arrangements to be available and attend these courses when offered.

Admission is competitive, meaning students with a higher conditional admission GPA will be considered first and preference will be given to applicants with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 on the conditional and final admission average. Conditional admission will be based on the four most recently completed courses by Dec.31 and final admission will be based on the eight most recently completed courses by June April 30. In addition, applicants are required to present, preference will be given to applicants with a Grade Point Average GPA of 3.00 in Human Anatomy and in Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries.

Graduation Requirements


To be eligible for graduation, students must satisfy all program requirements and maintain an overall GPA of 2.00. Students enrolled in the Advanced Certificate in Athletic Therapy must provide proof of completion in the following courses prior to graduating:

  • Sport Psychology
  • Nutrition

Students must follow the graduation application procedure outlined in the current Mount Royal Calendar. See the ‘General Graduation Requirements ’ section of the this calendar for further information.

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