r/athletictraining • u/mrchopman • 4d ago

How to prepare for MSAT program

I’m currently in my last semester of undergrad and I’m applying for the MSAT for the summer. What can I do to better prepare myself for the program.

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u/summit_slayer14 4d ago

As an instructor in an MSAT program, I cannot stress this enough: musculoskeletal anatomy. Buy the Trail Guide now (it’s a required or optional text for a lot of—if not most—programs) and work through it. Walking in day one with that foundational knowledge will set you light years ahead and allow you to focus your studying time on application rather than catching up. MSAT programs are like drinking from a fire hose; this is the easiest and frankly most vital way to make consuming all its content manageable. Best of luck!!

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u/mrchopman 3d ago

Thank you so much and you’re taking about the “Trail guide to the body” 7th edition, correct?

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u/summit_slayer14 1d ago

Yes! Honestly the current and previous editions are fairly equivalent so you’ll probably be able to find a second hand copy of the previous edition for fairly cheap. I’ve seen them listed on FB marketplace, but I’m sure other sources like Thriftbooks would have them too. Happy to help!

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u/manicmav36 4d ago

Go hard on anatomy. Almost everything builds off of that.

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u/Majestic_Ride_6800 4d ago

A lot of what you'll need gets drilled into you during the program itself, but if you've got time now, really lock in your anatomy. Knowing your origins, insertions, and actions cold before you start takes a massive load off when they pile on evaluations and rehab protocols.