Athletic Training Students practicing on the field
  • Program Type
    Concentration
  • School
    Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences

Prepare to lead in the high-need field of athletic training. Work with athletes of all ages and levels to prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injury.

What You’ll Learn

Our pre-athletic training concentration ensures you will complete the prerequisites for admission into our Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Explore areas of anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, and psychology.

Complete the Coursework

Confidently apply for our athletic training master’s program because your pre-athletic training concentration ensures you complete all the course requirements.

Secure Your Spot

Incoming freshmen with exceptional high school academic achievements and official admission to the University of Mary can apply for Early Assurance to the physical therapy doctoral program. Also, students with 60 completed credits in their bachelor’s degree can seek admission through the Priority Admissions process.

Known by Name

Be mentored by world-class faculty and receive individualized instruction in small class settings.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of athletic trainers to grow 13% from 2023-2033. Athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries and illnesses in athletes.

Career Paths

  • Athletic Trainer
  • College Athletic Director
  • Sports Medicine Clinic Supervisor
  • Arts and Entertainment Injury Prevention Consultant
  • Community Center Recreation Director
  • Workplace Wellness Consultant
  • Physician Offices
  • Educator

The skills I have learned at the University of Mary extend far beyond the classroom, and include things such as having compassion for all, serving others before myself, and giving my all no matter what I am doing. It has allowed me to become the best version of myself and has laid the foundation for my life to come.

Emily Kautzman, '18

Featured Faculty

Rachel Johnson Krug, EdD

Chair of Athletic Training and Kinesiology, Director of Athletic Training, Associate Professor of Athletic Training

Originally from Bismarck, ND, I have over 20 years of experience as an athletic trainer as well as over 10 years of teaching in the K-12 setting. After graduate school, I went to Beaver Dam, WI where I was the first athletic trainer at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. During my tenure at the hospital, I was able to grow the sports medicine program to provide athletic training services to multiple area high schools. I started in 2010 at the University of Mary as the Program Director for Athletic Training. I am married and have three children. I also am the high school gymnastics coach for the Bismarck Public Schools.


Take Your Next Step in Pre-Athletic Training