UCF Athletic Training Program

06/24/2026

No, we aren't laying down on the job, the first year MAT cohort practiced possible spinal injury assessment as part of their Acute Care class. Dr. Carlos Gual even invited a few of the second year cohort to observe and answer questions.

06/23/2026

🏊🏾‍♀️ Today the second year MAT cohort did an aquatic therapy lab at the pool, part of Therapeutic Interventions 3. It was a great day to be learning close to a pool!

06/23/2026

06/20/2026

UCF MAT and UCF DPT students performed 1,003 musculoskeletal screening exams today at Jones High School. A big thanks to Be a Player for hosting such a well run event to benefit the community!

06/16/2026

You’re Invited! 📢 Save the date for the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science's sixth annual conference! This two-day conference will showcase cutting-edge scientific innovations in kinesiology, physical therapy and athletic training.

Highlights for this year’s event include:
✅Lectures and roundtable discussions from internationally recognized investigators
✅Pre-conference add-on, “IEPRS Lab Crawl: Learn in our Labs!”
✅Networking opportunities

Mark your calendars, registration opens in August! More information, including discounted rates, this year’s speakers, and CEUs, coming soon!

06/12/2026

🏅Don't miss our amazing students, alumni, and faculty presenting at the National Athletic Training Association annual conference in Philadelphia, PA, June 30-July 2, 2026. 🎉

06/04/2026

Today MAT students got to practice their casting skills. A big thank you to Shari Norte for sharing her expertise with us!

06/02/2026

🍪 UCF Athletic Training Alumni & Friends Covert Cookie Catch-Up 🍪

Calling all UCF Athletic Training alumni and friends—join us for a fun, low-key opportunity to reconnect, catch up, and enjoy some sweet treats together in Philadelphia, PA at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
🗺 Location will be announced here on Monday, June 29 (Shhh)

Stop by, share stories, and connect with fellow Knights in a relaxed, welcoming setting. We hope to see you there!
🖤💛

05/29/2026

Our first year athletic training students were trained on administering an electrocardiogram this week. Thank you to Christina Farley and Who We Play For!