Professional Studies: Sports Medicine Certificate of Proficiency
The mission of the Professional Studies program is to prepare Kinesiology majors for academic pursuits in the scientific study of human movement as well as vocational preparation for leadership roles developing education, fitness, recreation, and sport programs that improve quality of life for members of their communities. We inspire future professionals to respect and appreciate the objective, scientific perspectives of how and why we produce movements as well as the subjective, artistic aesthetics of how well we move.
The Sports Medicine Program provides a series of classes that will help give students a more complete understanding in all aspects in the field of sports medicine.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to recognize and select appropriate athletic injury management response.
Students will be able to assess and interpret sport-related injury information then explain that information to players, coaches, athletic trainers, and medical personnel.
Course Level Student Learning Outcomes (sample syllabus provided):