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:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate an orthopedic injury using the history, observation, palpation, special test protocol.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in extremity taping and wrapping for both injury prevention and post acute injury management.
  3. Transfer to a four-year degree in a related sports medicine field.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required CoursesUnits
BI 013Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
BI 014Human Anatomy and Physiology II5
KINE 001First Aid and Safety3
KINE 003Introduction to Sports Medicine3
KINE 008Introduction to Kinesiology3
KINE 012Clinical Experiences In Sports Medicine,Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine I2
KINE 013Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine II2
KINE 094Personal Fitness1
or KINE 096 Weight Training
Required Courses23
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2
DEGREE TOTAL60
1

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.

2

Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with a Counselor.