Foundations of Sports Medicine
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
Announcement
Attention: This program is not open to the public, and is only offered through Rio's Dual Enrollment program. Please contact our Dual Enrollment Department if you have questions about this program and participating Maricopa County high schools.
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Foundations of Sports Medicine program will constitute as a first step in a pathway required for a career as an Athletic Trainer. In addition, this program is designed to develop foundational knowledge for a career in sports medicine and (and/or specifically athletic training). The foundational skills include basic assessment of fitness levels; first aid; and CPR. The foundational knowledge includes an ability to articulate methods of preventing sports injuries; to dramatize assessment and initial management of sports injuries in a classroom simulation; and to explain treatment modalities and the process of rehabilitation from a sports injury. The courses required fulfill several admissions requirements for a program in Athletic Training and initiate the development of competencies outlined by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Academic Certificate (AC)
Academic Plan
Foundations of Sports Medicine (CER)
Academic Plan Code
6250N
Total credits required
10
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Identify basic components of wellness, fitness measurements, and the hereditary, psychological, biological, and social factors that impact them.
- Describe general nutritional requirements; analyze food labels; identify micro- and macro-nutrients.
- Apply CPR on adult and child victim; use AED on adult victim in a classroom simulation exercise.
- Demonstrate techniques for treating various wounds, injuries, shock, poisoning, burns, sudden illness, environmental (heat/cold) emergencies) and emergency rescue in a classroom simulation exercise.
- Describe contemporary issues in sports medicine, such as environmental illnesses, nutrition, strength and conditioning, protective equipment, and special populations.
- Identify signs, symptoms, and interventions for selected injuries and illnesses.
- Perform simple rehabilitation techniques, using massage, cryotherapy, and hydrotherapy in a classroom simulation exercise.
- Select and apply appropriate management techniques for immobilization, transportation, and rehabilitation in a classroom simulation exercise.
- Wrap or tape joints correctly for preventive purposes in a classroom simulation exercise.
- Integrate knowledge of wellness principles with prevention and treatment of sports related illnesses.
- Distinguish between professions that incorporate rehabilitation or therapeutic interventions and their roles in the recovery process.
- Demonstrate techniques of flexibility and strength training appropriate for rehabilitation from injuries in laboratory setting.
- Define evidence-based practice, scope of practice, and their importance in sports medicine.
- Evaluate emergency action plans and procedures in classroom simulations.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HES100 | Healthful Living | SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| SPT271 | Sports Medicine Foundations | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPT275 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Interventions in Sports Medicine | 3 | |||
| WED106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) | 0.5 | |||
| WED107 | Community First Aid | 0.5 |
Course Area Key
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=186195.
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