About the BS in Sport Medicine + MAT Accelerated Option
Why Study Sport Medicine + MAT at Cedarville?
Cedarville University offers an accelerated BS in sport medicine + MAT option, allowing you to complete both degrees in just five years!
As an incoming freshman, you can start Cedarville’s BS in sport medicine program and move into the Master of Athletic Training portion of the degree after three years. The BS in sport medicine curriculum is designed so that your senior year overlaps with the first year of the MAT program. When you're admitted into the MAT program, you'll be able to complete a BS in sport medicine, a Bible minor, and a Master of Athletic Training degree in five years, saving you time and money as you prepare for a career in athletic training.
The MAT program will equip you to pass the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) national exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer. Through exceptional classroom teaching and real-world, hands-on experiences, Cedarville’s MAT will train you as an effective athletic trainer who serves with Christlike compassion. Plus, Cedarville’s program is one of the few distinctly Christian MAT programs in the country.
If you already hold a bachelor's degree and have completed the necessary prerequisites, the MAT is also offered as a two-year stand-alone program.
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Biblical Worldview
The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take. -
Mentoring Christian Faculty
You'll be taught by highly-credentialed professors who want you to succeed. -
Exceptional Facilities
You'll learn and practice your discipline in state-of-the-art facilities.
Program Overview
From Our Students:
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Throughout my four years at Cedarville, the professors in the School of Allied Health and Psychology have encouraged me regularly and challenged me to become a better student. I am grateful that I attend a school where the professors genuinely care about my development as a person, as a Christian, and as a future professional.
Stephen Bailey ‘21 School of Allied Health and Psychology 
Program Faculty
Kenneth Blood, EdD
Master of Athletic Training Program Director, Associate Professor of Athletic Training
Program News
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Raising Awareness for Human Trafficking
While many people don’t think human trafficking happens in their communities, the issue is prevalent across the state of Ohio. Educating the public and college students about human trafficking in the greater Dayton region is the focus of a special town hall on Monday, March 24, at Cedarville University. -
Cedarville MAT Students Gain Experience With Powerhouse Teams
Football is the name of the game. It may look different for the Columbus Crew, a major league soccer club, and Penn State’s Big Ten Nittany Lions, but these powerhouse teams have something in common — both are hosting Cedarville University Master of Athletic Training (MAT) students for immersive clinical rotations.