B.S. in Sports Medicine Studies
College of Health Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics I | ||
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Psychosocial Perspectives of Sports/Recreational Injuries | ||
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Transcultural Health: Principles and Practice 1 | ||
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| Elements of Physical Science | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Psychosocial Perspectives of Sports/Recreational Injuries | ||
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Capstone in Sports Medicine | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| SMD 100 | Foundations of Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 204 | First Aid for Health Professionals 2 | 3 |
| SMD 210 | Psychosocial Perspectives of Sports/Recreational Injuries 2 | 3 |
| SMD 261 | Surface Anatomy 2 | 3 |
| SMD 361 | Kinesiology 2 | 3 |
| SMD 400 | Special Topics in Athletic Training 2 | 3 |
| SMD 420 | Sports Medicine 1 2 | 3 |
| SMD 430 | Sports Medicine 2 2 | 3 |
| SMD 490 | Applied Clinical Anatomy 2 | 3 |
| Related/Cognate Requirements | ||
| BIO 110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 4 |
| EXS 380 | Exercise Physiology 2 | 3 |
| EXL 380 | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| HEA 377 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition 2 | 3 |
| NTD 422 | Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport 2 | 3 |
| CHE 107 | General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | 4 |
| CRL 107 | General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| PHY 100 | Elements of Physical Science | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Other courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology may be substituted with approval of program director. | ||
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| SMD 450 | Capstone in Sports Medicine 2,3 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
Accelerated B.S. in Sports Medicine Studies to M.S. in Athletic Training Program
Beginning in Summer I after Year 3, the 24 credits below from the M.S. in Athletic Training will be used to satisfy the final 23 credits for the B.S. in Sports Medicine Studies.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SMD 501 | Human Cadaver Dissection | 4 |
| SMD 502 | Prevention & Care of Injury and Illness | 3 |
| SMD 505 | Evidence Based Practice in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SMD 512 | Orthopedic Assessment 1 | 3 |
| SMD 513 | Orthopedic Assessment 2 | 3 |
| SMD 515 | Athletic Training Clinical Experience 1 | 3 |
| SML 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation Lab | 2 |
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The course is recommended to fulfill this requirement.
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Students must earn a minimum grade of C in this course.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Accelerated B.S. in Sports Medicine Studies to M.S. in Athletic Training
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SMD 100 | Foundations of Sports Medicine | 3 |
| BIO 110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SMD 204 | First Aid for Health Professionals | 3 |
| SPK 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
or Arts Gen Ed |
||
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SMD 361 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| SMD 210 | Psychosocial Perspectives of Sports/Recreational Injuries | 3 |
| MAT 121 or SMD 261 |
Introduction to Statistics I or Surface Anatomy |
3 |
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SMD 261 or MAT 121 |
Surface Anatomy or Introduction to Statistics I |
3 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PHY 100 | Elements of Physical Science | 3 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
or SPK 208 |
||
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis Gen Ed (300/400-Level) | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SMD 400 | Special Topics in Athletic Training | 3 |
| SMD 420 | Sports Medicine 1 | 3 |
| EXS 380 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXL 380 | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| HEA 377 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| SMD 430 | Sports Medicine 2 | 3 |
| SMD 450 | Capstone in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 490 | Applied Clinical Anatomy | 3 |
| NTD 422 | Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport | 3 |
| CHE 107 | General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | 4 |
| CRL 107 | General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Summer Session I | ||
| SMD 501 | Human Cadaver Dissection | 4 |
| SMD 502 | Prevention & Care of Injury and Illness | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SMD 512 | Orthopedic Assessment 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| SMD 505 | Evidence Based Practice in Sports Medicine | 3 |
| SMD 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SML 511 | Principles of Rehabilitation Lab | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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HEA 110 is recommended.
