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) | 2 |
| KIN 344 | Gross Anatomy Lab for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 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 | |
| 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 | Intro to Statistics for the Social, Behavioral, and Educational Sciences | 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 | 19 | |
| 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.
Curriculum Requirements
Pre Med Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Med Track Courses | ||
| MTH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
| CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 222 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis | 4 |
| CHM 206 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory | 2 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 102 | College Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| PHY 108 | Physics Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| BIL 150 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIL 151 | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIL 160 | Evolution and Biodiversity | 4 |
| BIL 161 | Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
| BIL 250 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIL 255 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BMB 401 | Biochemistry for the Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MIC 301 | Introduction to Microbes and the Immune System | 3 |
| EPS 351 | Intro to Statistics for the Social, Behavioral, and Educational Sciences | 3 |
| Sports Medicine Courses | ||
| KIN 202 | Applied Nutrition for Health and Performance | 3 |
| KIN 184 | Athletic and Sport Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 207 | Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine | 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 | 2 |
| KIN 344 | Gross Anatomy Lab for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 384 | Athletic and Sport Injuries 2 | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Practicum in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 417 | Research Methods for the Sport Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 460 | Seminar in Sport Medicine | 1 |
| KIN 463 | Therapeutic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts & Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People & Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 132 | |
Curriculum Requirements
Pre-Physical Therapy Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Physical Therapy Track Courses | ||
| BIL 150 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIL 151 | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIL 160 | Evolution and Biodiversity | 4 |
| BIL 161 | Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 102 | College Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| PHY 108 | Physics Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| MTH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
| CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| EPS 351 | Intro to Statistics for the Social, Behavioral, and Educational Sciences | 3 |
| Sports Medicine Courses | ||
| KIN 184 | Athletic and Sport Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 207 | Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine | 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 344 | Gross Anatomy Lab for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Medical Terminology, Documentation and Reimbursement | 2 |
| KIN 384 | Athletic and Sport Injuries 2 | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Practicum in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 417 | Research Methods for the Sport Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 460 | Seminar in Sport Medicine | 1 |
| KIN 463 | Therapeutic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts & Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People & Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Other Requirements | ||
| Minor | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
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 212 | Elements of Sports Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Medical Terminology, Documentation and Reimbursement | 2 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| EPS 351 | Intro to Statistics for the Social, Behavioral, and Educational Sciences | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| 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 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| P & S Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 301 | Athletic Injuries and Sport First Aid | 3 |
| KIN 234 | Functional Human Anatomy | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| P&S Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| KIN 384 | Athletic and Sport Injuries 2 | 3 |
| KIN 344 | Gross Anatomy Lab for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 417 | Research Methods for the Sport Sciences | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 264 | General Medical Conditions Evaluation | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Practicum in Sports Medicine | 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 | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 460 | Seminar in Sport Medicine (Seminar in Sports Medicine) | 1 |
| KIN 235 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Sample Plan of Study
Pre-Med Track
| 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 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 232 | Basic Human Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 301 | Athletic Injuries and Sport First Aid | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| KIN 212 | Elements of Sports Psychology | 3 |
| BIL 160 | Evolution and Biodiversity | 4 |
| BIL 161 | Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| KIN 234 | Functional Human Anatomy | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Medical Terminology, Documentation and Reimbursement | 2 |
| EPS 401 | Applied Regression in the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| BIL 250 | Genetics | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 235 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| KIN 384 | Athletic and Sport Injuries 2 | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
| CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| MIC 301 | Introduction to Microbes and the Immune System | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| KIN 207 | Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| CHM 222 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis | 4 |
| CHM 206 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory | 2 |
| KIN 344 | Gross Anatomy Lab for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| PHY 102 | College Physics II | 4 |
| BMB 401 | Biochemistry for the Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Practicum in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| KIN 417 | Research Methods for the Sport Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 463 | Therapeutic Rehabilitation writing credit available | 3 |
| BIL 255 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| PHY 108 | Physics Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| P & S Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 202 | Applied Nutrition for Health and Performance | 3 |
| KIN 264 | General Medical Conditions Evaluation | 3 |
| KIN 460 | Seminar in Sport Medicine (Seminar in Sports Medicine) | 1 |
| A & H Cognate | 3 | |
| P & S Cognate | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 132 | |
Sample Plan of Study
Pre-Physical Therapy Track
| 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 |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 232 | Basic Human Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 301 | Athletic Injuries and Sport First Aid | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| BIL 160 | Evolution and Biodiversity | 4 |
| BIL 161 | Evolution and Biodiversity Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| EPS 351 | Intro to Statistics for the Social, Behavioral, and Educational Sciences | 3 |
| KIN 234 | Functional Human Anatomy | 3 |
| A & H Cognate | 3 | |
| minor | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 235 | Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
| CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| KIN 330 | Medical Terminology, Documentation and Reimbursement | 2 |
| KIN 384 | Athletic and Sport Injuries 2 | 3 |
| P & S Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHY 101 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| A&H Cognate Course | 3 | |
| KIN 344 | Gross Anatomy Lab for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHY 102 | College Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 108 | Physics Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 400 | Practicum in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| minor | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| KIN 212 | Elements of Sports Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 463 | Therapeutic Rehabilitation writing credit available | 3 |
| KIN 417 | Research Methods for the Sport Sciences | 3 |
| Minor | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 207 | Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| KIN 264 | General Medical Conditions Evaluation | 3 |
| KIN 460 | Seminar in Sport Medicine | 1 |
| P & S Cognate | 3 | |
| P & S Cognate | 3 | |
| minor | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
Additional Major 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) | 2 |
| KIN 344 | Gross Anatomy Lab for Kinesiology and Sport Sciences | 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 |
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | |
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
