4 year Bachelor of Science - Athletic Therapy
Four Year Bachelor of Science – Athletic Therapy
The four-year Bachelor of Science – Athletic Therapy degree focuses on the prevention and care of muscle, bone and joint injuries as they occur in sport, recreation, fitness and in the workplace. Students will learn to assess the cause and severity of an injury and provide the most effective rehabilitation and return to sport/recreation/work protocol.
Our curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking, observation and research skills in areas including injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, biomechanics and strength and conditioning, all of which are key components in the profession of athletic therapy. The program is accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA). Upon graduation, students will have met all educational requirements of the CATA and would be eligible to challenge the National Certification Exam.
For more information, view our Factsheet.
Our program is accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) and proud to be an associate member of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT).
The University of Winnipeg's program has also been spotlighted by WFATT.
“We are so proud and excited to have our program highlighted on the WFATT website for all the world to see,” said Glen Bergeron, director of UWinnipeg's Athletic Therapy program.
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) Competencies
The content of our courses will address selected CATA competencies in preparation for the National Certification exam. For a list of all the CATA competencies and those that specifically apply to our courses, please view the CATA Competencies spreadsheet.
All students planning to pursue the 4 year BSc - Athletic Therapy degree must submit an Enhanced Major Form after successful completion of 60 credit hours of prescribed courses (2 years of full-time study).
- Athletic Therapy Program Application Information - Prospective or Current Students [PDF]
- Athletic Therapy Program Application Information - Transfer Students [PDF]
- Athletic Therapy Enhanced Major Form [PDF]
- Suggested Course Map [PDF]
- Prerequisite Courses for Athletic Therapy [PDF]
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Athletic Therapy Program
If you require more information regarding prerequisites or course requirements for the 4 year Bachelor of Science - Athletic Therapy, please refer to the Academic Calendar.
For a tour of the Athletic Therapy clinic and more information on the program, watch the clinic tour video.
Looking for more information on our Athletic Therapy Practicum courses? Listen below to an episode of 'Athletic Therapy Today' from May 2024 with our Practicum Coordinator, Val Pelleck. Audio of the podcast is also available online or via Apple podcasts by searching for 'Athletic Therapy Today'.
UWinnipeg alum helps Blue Bombers be their best
Get an inside look at UWinnipeg Athletic Therapy alumni Olivia Friesen's work with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
UWinnipeg-affiliated athletic therapists led Polyclinic site at Manitoba Summer Games
Staged every two years and alternating between summer and winter sports, the Manitoba Games, powered by Manitoba Hydro, is the largest multi-sport event in the province. This past August, the Manitoba Summer Games were held in Dauphin, Manitoba and attracted top-tier young provincial athletes in over 12 sports.
The medical team for the games was led by nine UWinnipeg-affiliated athletic therapists and current students, including UWinnipeg faculty member Ben Trunzo and alum Michayla Esteves (BSc 18), (CAT)C. Medical services were provided around the clock and included on-site field or competition access as well as a centralized Polyclinic.
Follow our Athletic Therapy Program on Instagram @uwpg_athletictherapy and get a glimpse of what our students and faculty members are involved in.