Sports Medicine AS Degree
The Associate of Science degree in Sports Medicine is a two-year course of study designed for students interested in becoming various allied health care professionals such as athletic trainers, physical therapists, physical therapists assistants, chiropractic care, occupational therapy, physician assistant etc. It provides academic and clinical experience to prepare students for further study or to obtain employment in an entry level rehabilitation and/or allied health setting. Earning this degree may facilitate the student's transfer to a four-year college and/or professional program.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate an orthopedic injury using the history, observation, palpation, special test protocol.
- Demonstrate proficiency in extremity taping and wrapping for both injury prevention and post acute injury management.
- Transfer to a four year degree in a related sports medicine field
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | Units | |
| BI 013 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BI 014 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| KINE 001 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| KINE 003 | Introduction to Sports Medicine | 3 |
| KINE 004 | Advanced Sports Medicine | 3 |
| KINE 008 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 012 | Clinical Experiences In Sports Medicine,Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine I | 2 |
| KINE 013 | Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine II | 2 |
| Select one course from the following (1 unit): | ||
| KINE 094 | Personal Fitness | 1 |
| KINE 096 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KINE 096A | Biomechanics of Strength Training | 1 |
| Required Courses | 26 | |
| Select one of the following: | 37-39 | |
| DEGREE TOTAL | 63-65 | |
KINE courses may be double counted for the kinesiology/activity degree requirement.
