Athletic Training Programs at ATSU

Graduation is always a special time for our faculty.

This year, it was an honor to welcome commencement speaker Dr. Chris Ingersoll. An athletic trainer, educator, leader, and recipient of an honorary doctorate from ATSU.

Thank you for inspiring our graduates! 🎓

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 MSAT and DAT graduates! 💙🎓

Thank you for letting us be part of your journey. We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you. 🤩

What happens when doctoral scholarship meets real-world impact?

This infographic was developed by DAT student Summer Blunden as part of her Applied Research Project (ARP) exploring the role of psychological safety in athletic training education, mentorship, and patient care. Her work highlights how trust, open communication, and supportive learning environments contribute to stronger learners, more effective teams, and better patient outcomes.

We're proud to share that Summer has also translated this work into a continuing education course, Mentors, Mentees, and Psychological Safety: Unlocking High-Trust Athletic Training Relationships, now available through the AT-PBRN.

Our Doctor of Athletic Training students have spent the past year developing and completing their Applied Research Projects, and we are excited to showcase their work. From clinical innovation to educational research, these projects reflect the future of athletic training practice and leadership.

Congratulations to all of our Spring 2026 presenters on a job well done 👏

Explore the Spring ARP Showcase at:
https://my.ltb.io/ #/showcase/atsudat/arp-spring-2026

Big news! 🎉 ATSU is proud to partner with BASRaT to support the continued growth of sport rehabilitation professionals.

BASRaT registrants can now receive waived application fees + 20% off tuition for ATSU post-professional programs. Your next step starts here. 🚀

There’s still time to join us for our final ATSU AT Virtual Information Session this Thursday!

Whether you’re looking to become an AT through our new hybrid, competency-based Professional MAT program or ready to advance your career through our post-professional MSAT, DAT, or graduate certificate programs, this is your chance to learn what makes ATSU different.

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 4 PM Arizona | 4 PM PDT | 5 PM MDT | 6 PM CDT | 7 PM EDT

We hope to see you there!

Proud moment! 🥹👏🏼

Congratulations to alumna Dr. Lacy Chapel and her advisor Dr. Tamara McLeod on the publication of her applied research project examining prescribed aerobic exercise and sport-related concussion recovery.

This work highlights the growing role of active rehabilitation and evidence-informed care in improving patient outcomes after concussion.

One of the best parts of the DAT journey is seeing scholarly work move beyond the classroom and contribute to advancing clinical practice.

We're excited to see this important work shared with the profession! 👏📚🏃‍♂️🧠

BIG NEWS: Our upcoming info sessions will feature our entire AT Ecosystem, including a first look at our Professional Master of Athletic Training. Don't miss this debut ✨

📅 May 17, 18, & 21

🔗 RSVP Now: tinyurl.com/ATSUVIRTUALINFO-May2026

Thinking about becoming an athletic trainer?

The new ATSU Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program prepares future ATs through online, competency-based education and high-quality clinical experiences.

Learn more: atsu.edu/MAT

At ATSU, we’ve spent 30 years mapping the terrain of athletic training. We know that leadership in healthcare requires more than just a degree; it requires a lifelong path of specialized growth.

From CEUs to graduate certificates to master's degrees to DATs, we’ve built the infrastructure for you to lead at every turn.

The road is expanding. We’re paving a new way for the next generation of ATs to join the journey. Are you ready to see where it leads?