Associate of Science in Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer (AS)
The Associate of Science degree for Sports Medicine/Athletic Training/Exercise Science provides students with a foundation in the biological, physical, performance, prevention, care, and rehabilitation sciences, which prepares the student to transfer to bachelor’s degree programs involving wellness or related health discipline(s). Employment opportunities in the wellness fields include multiple allied healthcare professions, fitness specialists, personal fitness, coaching, and recreation, as well as positions in athletics and recreation centers. Students should consult with an academic counselor for appropriate course requirements related to their education plan and admissions/transfer to the four-year university.
Program Outcomes
- Explain, interpret, and relate anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical systems to sport and physical activities.
- Plan, implement, and assess appropriate wellness care and management procedures.
- Evaluate and plan performance enhancement methods to improve physical function and condition.
Transfer & Career Opportunities
The College maintains articulation with most CSU campuses and some private colleges and universities. Course requirements vary between colleges and universities and students are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection. Most common career opportunities with a baccalaureate degree include: sports psychology, personal fitness trainer, coaching, sports nutrition, and massage therapy. A baccalaureate degree in Exercise science also prepares students for graduate programs in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Chiropractor, Occupational Therapy and select Medicine-based programs.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 34 | |
California-General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) | ||
| + | ||
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 22-23 | |
| BIOL 030 | Human Anatomy * | 4 |
| BIOL 031 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 020 | Introduction to General Chemistry * | 4-5 |
| or CHEM 001 | General Chemistry 1 | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| SMED 040 | Introduction to Sports Injuries | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| + | ||
| Students must select one of the Concentrations listed below: | ||
| CONCENTRATION A: Pre-Athletic Training | 10 | |
| Students must complete a total of 10 units, including the courses listed below along with 6 units of restricted electives | ||
| HW 003 | First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| SMED 181 | Athletic Training Clinical 1 | 1 |
| or SMED 182 | Athletic Training Clinical 2 | |
| or SMED 183 | Athletic Training Clinical 3 | |
| or SMED 184 | Athletic Training Clinical 4 | |
| Select a minimum of 6 units from the following restricted electives: | ||
| BIOL 020 | Frontiers in Biology | 4 |
| KINE 001 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 088 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| NUTR 018 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PHYS 020 | General Physics 1 | 5 |
| SMED/HW 060 | Concepts in Health and Fitness | 3 |
| SMED 151 | Lower Extremities Assessment | 2 |
| SMED 152 | Lower Extremities Rehabilitation | 2 |
| SMED 153 | Upper Extremities Assessment | 2 |
| SMED 154 | Upper Extremities Rehabilitation | 2 |
| WEXP 193Y | Sport Medicine Work Experience – First Semester | 1-4 |
| or WEXP 194Y | Sports Medicine Work Experience - Second Semester | |
| or WEXP 195Y | Work Experience Sport Medicine - Third Semester | |
| or WEXP 196Y | Sports Medicine Work Experience - 4th Semester | |
| OR | ||
| CONCENTRATION B: Pre-Physical Therapy | 10 | |
| Select a minimum of 10 units from the following courses: | ||
| BIOL 001 | Principles of Biology 1 | 5 |
| BIOL 002 | Principles of Biology 2 | 5 |
| BIOL 020 | Frontiers in Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 040 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 001 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 002 | General Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| CHEM 021 | Organic/Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| HW 003 | First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| PHYS 020 | General Physics 1 * | 5 |
| PHYS 021 | General Physics 2 | 5 |
| NURS 256 | Medical Terminology ** | 3 |
| PSYC 034 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 080 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| SMED 181 | Athletic Training Clinical 1 | 1 |
| or SMED 182 | Athletic Training Clinical 2 | |
| or SMED 183 | Athletic Training Clinical 3 | |
| or SMED 184 | Athletic Training Clinical 4 | |
| WEXP 193Y | Sport Medicine Work Experience – First Semester | 1-4 |
| or WEXP 194Y | Sports Medicine Work Experience - Second Semester | |
| or WEXP 195Y | Work Experience Sport Medicine - Third Semester | |
| or WEXP 196Y | Sports Medicine Work Experience - 4th Semester | |
| OR | ||
| CONCENTRATION C: Pre-Occupational Therapy | 9 | |
| Select a minimum of 9 units from the following courses: | ||
| ANTH 010 | Cultural Anthropology * | 3 |
| or SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing * | 3 |
| HW 003 | First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 |
| HW 060 | Concepts in Health and Fitness | 3 |
| or SMED 060 | Concepts in Health and Fitness | |
| NURS 256 | Medical Terminology ** | 3 |
| PSYC 080 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology | 3 |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 6-8 | |
| Select additional transferable courses numbered 1-199 to achieve 60 units. | ||
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
- *
Course(s) meets General Education requirement and 13 units may be double counted above in Cal-GETC.
- **
200-level course is not UC/CSU transferrable