Guided by a thoughtful approach to medical and musculoskeletal conditions, our Minor in Sports Medicine delves into the comprehensive study of injury prevention, injury treatment and adherence to return-to-play guidelines.
Minor Overview
By pursing our Minor in Sports Medicine program, you’ll develop a comprehensive perspective on the clinical application of prevention and treatment for medical and musculoskeletal conditions within the realm of sports medicine. Courses will allow you to develop the early thought processes and disciplinary content for careers in sports physical therapy, athletic training, orthopedic medicine, sports orthopedics, biomechanics or exercise physiology. This minor serves as an excellent on-ramp to numerous healthcare career pathways, particularly those involving physically active populations.
Learning Outcomes:
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Synthesize and apply knowledge of the science of common sports medicine conditions
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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of pathophysiology of medical conditions in sports medicine
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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of return-to-play guidelines for medical conditions in sports medicine
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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, including prevention and treatment
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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of return-to-play guidelines for musculoskeletal conditions in sports medicine