Athletic Training Program

Samantha Wilson, EdD, ATC, LAT, CPT
Athletic Training Program Director
Weary Center, Room 220
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 465-2128
swilson2 [at] nebrwesleyan.edu (swilson2[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu)

Athletic Training Program

To be a certified athletic trainer, students must complete the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program and pass the board of certification (BOC) exam that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Nebraska Wesleyan’s athletic training program is CAATE certified.

At NWU, you can choose one of two paths to your Master of Athletic Training degree.

 

• Major in exercise science for undergraduate degree

• Begin MAT coursework in fourth year

• Graduate in five years with a MAT

 

• You have a BS in exercise science or similar degree

• MAT program begins fall 2025

• Applications open May 2025

 

 

Here's what makes NWU’s athletic training program so unique

Top clinical rotations
Complete 12 rotations from 20+ partnering clinical sites, including colleges, high schools, sports medicine clinics and general clinics.

Outstanding educational experiences
NWU’s professors are practicing clinicians who value hands-on learning. Our first-year cadaver dissection course gives valuable insights on the body. Choose a specialty certification, like manual therapy or CPR/AED instruction.

Nationally recognized practitioners
NWU partners with 45+ clinical practitioners, including a U.S. athletic trainer of the year, a Nebraska athletic training hall of famer and a national Athletic Training Association director.

Research excellence
NWU integrates research into every athletic training course. Attend state, district and national conferences and present your work on a national stage.

Professional recognition
NWU students are consistently honored with state, regional and national athletic training awards. Four NWU students have recently swept honors in all three levels.

Strong alumni network
NWU alumni work in professional settings ranging from schools, universities and clinics to MLB, WWE, the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Army. They also work in medical fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and orthopedics.


Currently enrolled athletic training students can view athletic training requirements here.