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Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Athletic Therapy (BHPE)
Why study athletic therapy?
Assess, treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries — and help others return to peak performance.
Focused on injury prevention and recovery, Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Athletic Therapy at Mount Royal University prepares you to work directly with athletes and active individuals to support their performance and overall health. The program prepares you to prevent, assess, treat, manage and rehabilitate injuries ranging from non-urgent to life-threatening conditions for all ages and levels of activity. Through a science-based curriculum and approximately 800 hours of practicum placements, you’ll gain hands-on experience in both clinical and field-based athletic settings. The program is accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) and graduates are eligible to write the CATA board exam.
Program highlights
- Learn to prevent, assess, treat, manage and rehabilitate injuries with practical hands-on training from day one
- Practise emergency care, taping, injury assessment and rehabilitation techniques in cutting-edge simulation labs
- Graduate ready to challenge the CATA exam and become a certified athletic therapist
Career possibilities
What jobs can I get with an athletic therapy degree?
Graduates of the Athletic Therapy program help support injury recovery and contribute to improved performance in athletic, clinical and workplace settings. This degree can lead to opportunities in roles such as:
* additional education, experience and/or training required
I absolutely love the program, [it helped me] grow as a person, not just a student.
— MRU alum, Jinan Daqqa
BHPE — Athletic Therapy, 2022
Curriculum and courses
What courses will I take in althetic therapy?
Build a solid foundation in injury management, human anatomy and exercise rehabilitation.
Explore full curriculum and coursesYear 1
|Years 2-4
Curriculum snapshot – Year 1
Experiential learning
In MRU’s Athletic Therapy degree, you’ll gain approximately 800 hours of hands-on work placement experience in clinical and field-based settings to develop key competencies.
- Take part in work placements with various sports teams like USports varsity teams, Calgary community teams and the Western Hockey League
- Simulation labs to practice emergency care, taping and injury management techniques
- Engage in Community Service Learning to integrate academic study and community service for hands-on learning experiences
- Broaden your perspective through immersive study abroad and field school experiences
Admission requirements
When you apply to MRU, you’ll need to meet both general admission requirements and any additional criteria specific to your chosen program. Requirements can vary, so it’s important to review what’s needed for your area of interest.
Select your admission category:
High school
Post-secondary transfer
Mature student
Admission category: High school
High school applicants must submit five Grade 12 courses for admission. These five courses must include the required subjects for the program you’re applying to. These required subjects are part of Group A.
To complete your five courses, additional subjects may be used from Group A, B, or C.
More admissions info for high school applicantsWhat are the requirements for the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Athletic Therapy?
- English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%
- Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
- Biology 30
Applying from another province or country?
If you're applying from outside Alberta, you'll need to know which of your courses match Alberta Grade 12 courses.
Check out our provincial equivalencies chart if you're from another Canadian province or the international credentials chart if you're applying from outside Canada.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to meet two separate English requirements to be admitted to Mount Royal:
- You’ll need to successfully complete an English course if it’s part of your program’s admission requirements
- Show that you meet Mount Royal’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements
Admission deadlines
Fall 2026 intake
Early admission
Oct. 1, 2025 - Feb. 1, 2026
Ongoing admission based on program space and availability
Feb. 2, 2026 - programs closed
What is early admission?
During the early admission period, all applications are treated as though they were received at the exact same time. This means all competitively qualified applicants will be accommodated. At MRU, we actually receive most of our applications and fill many of our programs from applications submitted during early admission. It is an ideal time to apply and helps expedite the process so you hear back earlier too.
Early admission deadlines
Fall Semester:
Early admission is open from Oct. 1 to Feb 1.
Winter Semester:
Early admission is open from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1.
Costs
We know your investment in post-secondary education is a big deal. Make sure you’re on the right financial track by reviewing the costs, scholarships and financial support available.
How much does Bachelor of Health and Physical Education — Athletic Therapy cost?
The cost of your studies depends on a few things, like the program you choose and whether you’ll live at home or in Residence.
To get a better idea of what you might spend, try using our first-year student budget estimator. It gives a detailed breakdown of estimated costs.
You can also visit our tuition and costs page for full details on tuition and fees for a full year.
Does MRU offer scholarships or financial aid?
At Mount Royal, we want you to focus on your education, not worry about how to pay for it. There are many ways to help cover the cost of your studies.
Scholarships and bursaries
Mount Royal gives out over $5 million each year in scholarships and bursaries! These awards look at things like your grades, financial need and your involvement in school or the community.
Financial aid
There are financial aid options from the provincial and federal governments for both full-time and part-time students. These include student loans, grants and bursaries.
Other resources
You can also explore other ways to pay, like using RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans) or CPP (Canada Pension Plan) benefits.
How do I apply for scholarships and bursaries?
To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, you must apply for Early Admission from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries from Nov. 1 to March 1.
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Why MRU
At MRU, learning is about more than lectures and textbooks. It’s about evolving through experience. With small class sizes, supportive faculty and hands-on opportunities, students are encouraged to think critically, push boundaries and uncover what they’re capable of. MRU helps students build the skills, confidence and curiosity to shape meaningful futures in Calgary and beyond.
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Mount Royal is pleased to offer four Bachelor of Health and Physical Education degrees, including majors in Athletic Therapy, Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership, Physical Literacy, and Sport and Recreation Management.
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