Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine is a 120-credit program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in healthcare professions within Sports Medicine. The program provides students with foundational knowledge in sports injuries, on-field emergencies, and therapeutic interventions commonly utilized within the Sports Medicine setting. Students will have the opportunity to learn in an interprofessional environment through classroom, laboratory, and a practicum experience that aid the undergraduate student in developing critical thinking skills. The program is designed to aid students in fulfilling prerequisite coursework to be eligible candidates for a graduate degree within the field of Sports Medicine. Graduates are also prepared to pursue entry-level careers in the wellness and fitness setting.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core Courses | ||
| KIN 184 | Athletic and Sport Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 207 | Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine (NEW COURSE) lab max 20 | 3 |
| KIN 212 | Elements of Sports Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 232 | Basic Human Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 234 | Functional Human Anatomy | 3 |
| KIN 235 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| KIN 264 | General Medical Conditions Evaluation | 3 |
| KIN 301 | Athletic Injuries and Sport First Aid | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Medical Terminology, Documentation and Reimbursement (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| KIN 384 | Athletic and Sport Injuries 2 (NEW COURSE) | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Practicum in Sports Medicine (NEW COURSE) 1 | 3 |
| KIN 460 | Seminar in Sport Medicine (NEW COURSE) | 1 |
| KIN 463 | Therapeutic Rehabilitation 1 | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| or WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| MTH 130 | Introductory Calculus | 3 |
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts & Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People & Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Other Requirements | ||
| Minor | 15 | |
| EPS 351 | Introduction to Statistics and Research Design | 3 |
| KIN 417 | Research Methods for the Sport Sciences | 3 |
| CHM 103 | Chemistry for the Health Sciences I | 3 |
| or CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | |
| CHM 105 | Chemistry for the Health Sciences I (Laboratory) | 1 |
| or CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | |
| BIL 150 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIL 151 | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| Electives | 21 | |
| For students who want to pursue a master's in athletic training after graduation, KIN 150 or 202, KIN 365, KIN 345, KIN 344 are recommended as electives. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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These courses fulfill the Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Requirement.
Sample Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| KIN 184 | Athletic and Sport Injuries | 3 |
| BIL 150 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIL 151 | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| MTH 130 | Introductory Calculus | 3 |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 232 | Basic Human Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 301 | Athletic Injuries and Sport First Aid | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Medical Terminology, Documentation and Reimbursement | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| P&S Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM 103 | Chemistry for the Health Sciences I | 3 |
| CHM 105 | Chemistry for the Health Sciences I (Laboratory) | 1 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| EPS 351 | Introduction to Statistics and Research Design | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 235 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| P&S Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| KIN 234 | Functional Human Anatomy (Athletic and Sport Injuries 2) | 3 |
| KIN 384 | Athletic and Sport Injuries 2 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 212 | Elements of Sports Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 264 | General Medical Conditions Evaluation | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| P&S Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| KIN 207 | Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine (Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine) | 3 |
| KIN 463 | Therapeutic Rehabilitation writing credit available | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| KIN 417 | Research Methods for the Sport Sciences | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 400 | Practicum in Sports Medicine (Practicum in Sports Medicine) writing credit available | 3 |
| KIN 460 | Seminar in Sport Medicine (Seminar in Sports Medicine) | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor in Science in Sports Medicine program is to provide an interprofessional learning environment through didactic, laboratory, and practicum experiences that aid the undergraduate student in developing patient evaluation, injury prevention, and critical thinking skills in preparation for a career in Sports Medicine.
Program Goals
1. Create an interprofessional learning environment that fosters an appreciation for the healthcare team in order to optimize patient care.
2. Provide students with knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue graduate education or employment in the field of Sports Medicine
3. Develop critical thinking skills in injury prevention and patient evaluation
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to identify common sports injuries and pathologies
- Students will be able to understand the importance of the allied healthcare team in optimizing patient care
- Students will be able to evaluate emergency responses of on field patient evaluations in a variety of sports settings
