Sports Health (BS)

Program Educational Goals

Compare and contrast different healthcare professions and their roles/responsibilities as they relate to interprofessional cooperation and teamwork.
Demonstrate core knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including the structure and function of major body systems.
Apply concepts from functional anatomy and biomechanics to the evaluation and treatment of sport-related injuries.
Apply an understanding of physiological processes to the recognition, treatment, and prevention of sports-related conditions.
Use information derived from the evaluation process to solve problems presented as case studies and patient scenarios.
Implement the clinical evaluation process as it relates to sports health care. Clinical skills will include palpation and clinical assessment tests.
Discover the area of injury prevention of athletic injuries, including taping and bracing skills.

Four Year Plan

Please refer to the Four-Year Plan for departmental recommended path toward graduation.

University Requirements:

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing (C- minimum)
First Year Seminar (FYS) (0-4 credits)
Discovery Learning Experience (DLE) (three credits)
Multicultural Requirement (three credits)
University Breadth Requirements (C- minimum):
- Creative Arts and Humanities (three credits)
- History and Cultural Change (three credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (three credits)
- Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (three credits)
Capstone Experience

Major Requirements:

Minimum grade C- in all requirements.

HBNS 311 - Issues in Health Behavior Science Credit(s): 3
BISC 205 - Biology for Health Sciences Credit(s): 4
or
BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I Credit(s): 4
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
and
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
HDFS 201 - Life Span Development Credit(s): 3
HLTH 241 - Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Credit(s): 3
KAAP 106 - Seminar for Pre-Athletic Training I Credit(s): 1
KAAP 107 - Seminar for Pre-Athletic Training II Credit(s): 1
KAAP 155 - Lifestyle Awareness - Athletic Trainers Credit(s): 3
KAAP 206 - Seminar for Pre-Athletic Training III Credit(s): 1
KAAP 207 - Seminar for Pre-Athletic Training IV Credit(s): 1
KAAP 210 - Emergency Management of Injuries and Illnesses Credit(s): 3
KAAP 305 - Fundamentals of Sports Health Care Credit(s): 3
KAAP 306 - Seminar for Pre-Athletic Training V Credit(s): 1
KAAP 307 - Seminar for Pre-Athletic Training VI Credit(s): 1
KAAP 309 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
KAAP 310 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 4
KAAP 320 - Principles of Strength/Conditioning Credit(s): 3
KAAP 400 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
KAAP 426 - Biomechanics I Credit(s): 4
KAAP 430 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 4
MATH 115 - Pre-Calculus Credit(s): 3
or
MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MMSC 200 - The Language of Medicine Credit(s): 3
HBNS 200 - Nutrition Concepts Credit(s): 3
HBNS 310 - Nutrition and Activity Credit(s): 3
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I Credit(s): 3
and
PHYS 221 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
PSYC 100 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3

Restricted Electives:

Students will choose from the list of courses below during the senior year in order to fulfill the major requirements for the BS degree in Sports Health. A minimum of 9 credits must be taken.

KAAP 301 - Lifespan Motor Development Credit(s): 3
KAAP 428 - Motor Control and Learning Credit(s): 4
KAAP 434 - Twelve-Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation Credit(s): 3
KAAP 440 - Topics in Exercise Science Credit(s): 3
KAAP 475 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
KAAP 484 - Women in Sports Credit(s): 3
KAAP 487 - Research in Sports Medicine Credit(s): 1-3

Electives:

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.