Old Dominion University, Master of Science of Athletic Training

09/09/2026

Sarita, 1st year MSAT student, traveled with her clinical site to Dinwiddie, VA for a football game last week. Check out some pictures from before the game!

Our clinical sites foster an environment to allow students to put into practice what they learn in the classroom. We are so grateful to our preceptors for their support of our students and helping us develop the next generation of athletic trainers!

09/09/2026

Thinking about becoming an athletic trainer? 👀

Wondering what the ODU MSAT experience actually looks like? Join us for our Virtual Open House on Friday, October 2!

You'll have the opportunity to:
🩺 Learn more about our MSAT program
📚 Hear about our curriculum and clinical experiences
👩‍🏫 Meet our faculty
💬 Get your questions answered

Whether you're just starting to explore athletic training or you're already working on your application, we'd love to meet you!

Registration is required, so save your spot today!

📅 October 2, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual

🔗 Register using the QR code in the graphic!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day

09/06/2026

📣 Thinking about becoming an athletic trainer? Applications are now open for the ODU MSAT program!

Applying is easy through ATCAS (Athletic Training Centralized Application Service), and you'll find everything you need to get started, including admission requirements, prerequisite information, and application instructions, on the ODU MSAT website.

Most importantly, we're here to help! If you have questions about the program, admissions process, clinical experiences, or life as an ODU MSAT student, don't hesitate to reach out to any of our faculty members.

💙 We love connecting with prospective students and helping you determine if ODU MSAT is the right fit for your future.

🔗 Visit our website to learn more and start your application today!

09/04/2026

🌟 ODU MSAT student Deja Hare is spending her fall clinical immersion at Cross Creek High School in Georgia.

Whether close to campus or close to home, we're committed to helping students find meaningful clinical experiences that support their growth as athletic trainers.

09/03/2026

📖 A Student Perspective on the Falmouth Road Race

What is it like to care for athletes at one of the nation's most iconic road races?

One of our ODU MSAT students recently reflected on their experience at the Falmouth Road Race, sharing lessons learned, memorable moments, and how the experience contributed to their development as a future athletic trainer.

These opportunities challenge students to think critically, work as part of a healthcare team, and translate classroom learning into patient care.
Take a moment to read their story!

09/02/2026

✨ Just ODU MSAT Things ✨
💉 Learning clinical skills with state-of-the-art equipment
👑 Testing Big Blue's dynamic balance
🩺 Practicing hands-on patient care
🏈 Applying what you learn in real-world settings
✨ Kinda chic if you ask us.

09/02/2026

Check out another article from Dr. Scarneo-Miller (ODU MSAT faculty) in the local news today!

Samm Scarneo-Miller, an assistant professor of athletic training at Old Dominion University, says with searing heat still prevalent, high school team practices this time of year, especially for football, are dangerous without the right precautions.
https://www.wavy.com/news/health/odu-expert-warns-against-heat-related-illness-for-high-school-athletes/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WAVY_TV_10

09/01/2026

🏆 A Night of Recognition!

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding faculty, preceptors, and alumni from the ODU Master of Science of Athletic Training program who were recognized at the Ellmer College of Health Sciences Faculty & Staff Welcome Back Celebration.

This year, members of the ODU Athletic Training community earned seven (!!) awards recognizing excellence in teaching, mentorship, research, service, precepting, and alumni achievement.

These awards reflect the dedication of our faculty, the commitment of our clinical education partners, and the accomplishments of our alumni who continue to make a difference in the profession and the communities they serve.

Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients! Your contributions help make ODU MSAT a place where excellence thrives.

💙👑

09/01/2026

✨ One week into fall classes and we're already:
✅ Learning new clinical skills
✅ Working with classmates
✅ Applying knowledge in the lab
✅ Having a little fun along the way
It's shaping up to be a great semester in the ODU MSAT program. 💙👑