FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The University of Saint Francis Kinesiology and Nutrition Department has signed an affiliation agreement with Manchester University for the Master of Athletic Training program.
USF students who are interested in athletic training will have a direct route to pursue their master’s degree. USF students who meet Manchester University’s Master in Athletic Training program entry requirements are guaranteed a seat.
“This is a win-win situation for both schools and especially USF students,” said Dr. Matthew Hopf, USF Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition. “Students in the USF Kinesiology and Nutrition program who are interested in becoming Athletic Trainers can plan for the future knowing they have a guaranteed seat in an Athletic Training program. “
USF offers a bachelor’s degree in Health & Exercise Science and Nutrition. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition also offers minors in Athletic Coaching, Exercise Science, and Nutrition.
For more information, contact Dr. Matthew Hopf at 260-399-7700, ext. 8226 or mhopf@sf.edu.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and School of Creative Arts. In addition to its traditional programs, USF designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. USF Downtown houses the university’s business and music technology programs while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis campus experience includes 16 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships, and is recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution. Approximately 2,200 students from a broad geographic region attend USF.