Cedarville MAT Students Gain Experience With Powerhouse Teams

Football is the name of the game. It may look different for the Columbus Crew, a major league soccer club, and Penn State's Big Ten Nittany Lions, but these powerhouse teams have something in common - both are hosting Cedarville University Master of Athletic Training (MAT) students for immersive clinical rotations.

The MAT program at Cedarville is entering its third year while building on decades of education in sports medicine. The program's reputation for excellence has opened doors for students seeking placement for immersive clinical training.

"Cedarville has a reputation of producing outstanding students in every discipline on campus, and that makes it easy to reach out to other schools. They know they will be hosting a great young professional," said Dr. Ken Blood, associate professor of athletic training. "So as the students dream and identify places that really meet their passions, we help them make that happen."