Athletic Therapy Mount Royal University

Overview

The Athletic Therapy programme at Mount Royal University provides students with the essential skills to assess, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries. This comprehensive degree combines rigorous scientific study with extensive clinical and field-based practical experience to support peak physical performance.

Students benefit from a curriculum that is deeply rooted in evidence-based practice and emergency care. The course is designed to prepare individuals for professional certification, ensuring they can manage conditions ranging from minor ailments to life-threatening situations across all activity levels.

Why Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University?

Mount Royal University offers a student-first approach with small class sizes and supportive faculty members. The institution provides cutting-edge simulation labs where students can master techniques in taping, emergency care, and injury assessment before entering real-world environments.

A distinctive feature of this degree is the requirement for approximately 800 hours of work-integrated learning. These placements occur with USports varsity teams, community sports organisations, and professional groups like those in the Western Hockey League, providing unparalleled industry exposure.

The programme is fully accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). This status ensures that the teaching meets high national standards and allows graduates to challenge the national certification exam immediately upon completion of their studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 25604 per year
• National fee: CAD 9200 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum builds a strong foundation in human anatomy and exercise science. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Health and Physical Education
• Wellness and the Student

Years 2-4

• Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
• Musculoskeletal Assessment - Peripheral
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics

Careers with Athletic Therapy

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the healthcare and sports sectors. Many find employment as certified athletic therapists in private clinics or with professional sports teams, while others pursue paths as clinic owners or practitioners.

The degree also opens doors to corporate and medical environments. Potential career titles include insurance case managers, ergonomic assessors, medical sales specialists, and researchers. Some students use this foundation to pursue further education in physiotherapy or chiropractic medicine.

The skills acquired during the programme are highly transferable to industries focused on workplace safety and performance health. Graduates contribute to improved recovery outcomes and long-term wellness for athletes and active individuals in various professional settings.