Athletic Training

UMaine students, alum recognized at EATA annual convention

Athletic training students Gabe Benson and Gavin Parks and alumnus Tim Weston were among the members of the University of Maine community to participate in the 76th Annual Convention of the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA), January 5-8 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

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‘The Maine Question’: The evolution of athletic training and how UMaine’s program is evolving with it

On the latest episode of “The Maine Question,” host Ron Lisnet welcomes Christopher Nightingale, director of the University of Maine Athletic Training program, along with assistant professors of athletic training Alicia Lacy and Shannon Wright, and senior athletic training major Katie Brittain to discuss the work of athletic trainers, how the field has evolved and the learning opportunities available through the university’s program.

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News outlets share release on new MSAT program

The Bangor Daily News and Penobscot Bay Pilot republished the University of Maine’s news release about the College of Education and Human Development offering a new Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree.

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A photo of University of Maine athletic training students working on skills in the Wes Jordan Athletic Training Education Center..

UMaine launches new master’s program in athletic training

The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development is now offering a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree that prepares students to join the growing allied health profession providing acute care, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as prevention from injuries and illness.

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