Associate in Science degree - Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
Catalog and Addendum 2009-2010
The associate in science degree in sports medicine/athletic training program is a two-year course of study designed for students interested in becoming allied health care professionals such as athletic trainers or physical therapists. It combines academic, laboratory and clinical experience to prepare students for further study or to obtain employment as an entry-level rehabilitation/allied health paraprofessional. Earning this degree may facilitate the student’s transfer to a four-year college and/or professional program. Students who wish to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselors to insure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions of their choice are met.
Students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.76 or better. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however, the units are only counted once.
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Required courses |
Units |
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Major requirements |
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BIOSC 139 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
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HSCI 124 |
Health and Wellness |
3 |
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PETHE 279 |
Overview of Sports Medicine and Fitness Professions |
2 |
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PETHE 281 |
Principles of Optimizing Human Performance |
3 |
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PETHE 282 |
Exercise Techniques and Physical Fitness Testing |
1 |
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PETHE 283 |
Introduction to Sports Massage |
1.5 |
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PETHE 284 |
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
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PETHE 285 |
Advanced Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
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PETHE 286 |
Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training I |
2 |
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PETHE 287 |
Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training II |
2 |
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PETHE 288 |
Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training III |
4 |
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PSYCH 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: * |
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BIOSC 101 or 102 |
Fundamentals of Biological Science |
3-4 |
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BIOSC 116 or 117 |
Human Biology |
3-4 |
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BIOSC 130 |
Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology |
5 |
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BIOSC 140 |
Human Physiology |
5 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: * |
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CHEM 108 |
Introductory Chemistry |
4 |
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CHEM 109 |
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry |
4 |
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CHEM 120 |
General College Chemistry |
5 |
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PHYS 110 |
Elementary Physics |
3 |
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PHYS 120 |
General College Physics I |
4 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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HSCI 230 |
Advanced First Aid and CPR |
3 |
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NUTRI 160 |
Nutrition: Science and Applications |
3 |
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PETHE 210 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 |
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Total units for the major |
41.5-45.5 |
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* One course selection from Biology or from Chemistry must have a laboratory.
Associate in science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training (DataTel code AS.PESPM.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to apply for transfer into a healthcare program at a 4-year school including athletic training, nursing, physician assistant, pre-physical therapy and pre-med. programs.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to succeed in the four-year program by being academically prepared in areas such as anatomy, medical terminology and emergency medical procedures.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to succeed in the four-year program by being clinically prepared in areas such as injury evaluation, rehabilitation and massage techniques.
SLOs updated 11/5/2009 2:37:11 PM
