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Sports Medicine – B.S.

Students completing this Sports Medicine program from Kent State University will gain experience in direct patient care and patient care skills, preparing them for their specific career path.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$ 21,578 per year

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

The Sports Medicine program from Kent State University will focus on the knowledge and skills that are required for sports medicine and athletic training professionals with specific coursework in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, chemistry, physics, basics of sports medicine, strength and conditioning, first aid, pathologies of injury and illness, pathologies of general medical conditions, pharmacology, therapeutic intervention in health care (including modality application and rehabilitation), healthcare organization and management, emergency medical skills, documentation and record keeping in health care and psychology.

Direct patient care skills taught and evaluated include, but are not limited to, first aid and CPR, assessment of biomechanics, gait analysis, goniometry, manual muscle testing, postural assessment, palpation, auscultation, emergency management, and obtaining medical and family histories through patient encounters.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Develop foundational knowledge for admission to advanced studies in graduate athletic training programs or employment in associated sports medicine fields
Demonstrate sound decision-making through analysis and application in the prevention, management, and resolution of health-related issues associated with sports medicine issues
Engage in comprehensive sports medicine care while integrating disciplined-specific, synthesized, creative, respectful and ethical elements
Develop confidence and competence to successfully transition into practice and/or higher education programs in sports medicine

Courses Included

Sports Medicine Careers
Documentation in Health Care
Sociocultural Aspects of Health Care
Responding to Emergencies
Physical Assessment Techniques and Kinesiology for the Lower Extremity and Spine
Physical Assessment Techniques and Kinesiology for the Upper Extremity, Head and Neck
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Advanced Physical Assessment Techniques