Course Offerings

Kinesiology: Sports Medicine Preparation (AA)

The Santa Rosa Junior College Kinesiology: Sports Medicine Preparation Associate of Arts degree provides students with the opportunity to meet the requirements for transfer to various allied health and kinesiology majors. The major is intended for students who are pursuing academic programs and/or careers in fields of kinesiology or medicine such as:

  • Athletic Training
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Physical Education
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Adapted Physical Education
  • Chiropractic

**Students are advised to meet with a counselor for appropriate campus specific course requirements before selecting courses.

What does this program offer you?

  • Hands-on supervised experience working with all types of athletes at SRJC.
  • Being in this program offers you the chance to become part of a cohort of students to build teamwork skills, communication, and fun times!
  • Observation hours that count towards a CAATE accredited Bachelor's or Master's Program in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy Programs.
  • Interpersonal experience in the medical field, getting exposed to various avenues of medicine.
  • Lower division courses that broaden knowledge for any student interested in the medical field, specifically athletic training.

 

STUDENT SUCCESS FLOW CHART

 

Click here to view the official Major Requirements

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED: 32

 

Kinesiology Courses

Course Name Course Description Unit Amount

KINES 62 A

Sports Medicine Experience (1st semester)

Requirements/information:

  • Required 6 hours per week arranged with you and the instructor.
  • Internship in the Athletic Training Clinic working with student-athletes (facility is open 12-6pm school days).
  • Pre/corequisite is KINES 4
    • If you think you have the preparation and skills necessary to take this class without KINES 4, speak with the instructor.

2.0 Units

KINES 62 B

Sports Medicine Experience (2nd semester)

Requirements/information:

  • Required 6 hours per week arranged with you and the instructor.
  • Internship in the Athletic Training facility working with student-athletes (facility is open 12-6pm school days).
  • Pre/corequisite is KINES 62 A

2.0 Units

KINES 4

Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Requirements/information:

  • Introduction to athletic training and the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  • Usually taught on the Santa Rosa campus in the Fall, T/TH mornings.
  • Usually taught on the Petaluma campus in the Spring, T/TH mornings.

3.0 Units

KINES 63

Sports Medicine: Lower Body Injuries

Requirements/information:

  • Learn all about lower body injuries from basic anatomy, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation exercises!
  • Usually Monday nights 4-6pm lecture with 6-9pm lab in the Athletic Training Clinic.
  • ​Very interactive class.
  • ​Fall semester only.

Class time is great for interested high school students!

3.0 Units

KINES 64

Sports Medicine: Upper Body Injuries

Requirements/information:

  • Learn all about upper body injuries from basic anatomy, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation exercises!
  • Usually Monday nights 4-6pm lecture and 6-9pm lab in the Athletic Training Clinic.
  • ​Very interactive class.
  • ​Spring semester only.

Class time is great for interested high school students!

3.0 Units

Other Core Classes

Course Name Course Description Unit Amount

BIO 10

Introduction to Principles of Biology

CLICK  HERE TO VIEW BIO 10 COURSE OUTLINE

4.0 Units

ANAT 1

General Human Anatomy

CLICK  HERE TO VIEW ANAT 1 COURSE OUTLINE

5.0 Units

PHYSIO 1

Human Physiology

CLICK  HERE TO VIEW PHYSIO 1 COURSE OUTLINE

5.0 Units

(complete a combination totaling at least 5 units)

CHEM 60,

CHEM 3A,

CHEM 3AL

General, Organic and Biological Chemistry (CHEM 60)

CLICK  HERE TO VIEW CHEM 60 COURSE OUTLINE

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General Chemistry (CHEM 3A)

CLICK  HERE TO VIEW CHEM 3A COURSE OUTLINE

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General Chemistry (CHEM 3AL)

CLICK  HERE TO VIEW CHEM 3AL COURSE OUTLINE

5.0 Units

LIR 10

Introduction to Information Literacy

CLICK  HERE TO VIEW LIR 10 COURSE OUTLINE

1.0 Units

 

Santa Rosa Junior College Sports Medicine Program:

  • Gateway to Many Careers and Educational Paths

    Allows for students to explore careers and educational paths early.

    Pathway contains multiple on/off ramps based on individual student needs.

    Provides direction for students along educational journey.

    Student Program Entry from Multiple On-Ramps at Various Time Points.

  • Co-Enrollment or Progress into Related SRJC Programs

    Nursing or pre-nursing.

    EMT/paramedic.

    Dietetic tech program.

    Yoga 200 hour teaching certificate.

    Fitness, nutrition, and health major/certificate.

    Co-enrolled high school students, First year college students, Current SRJC students, Re-Entry Students, Four year university students, and 4-2-4 transfer students all lead into

    SRJC Sports Medicine.

  • Benefits

    Cohort

    Mentorship

    Advising

    Networking

    Internship hours

  • Kinesiology: Sports Medicine Preparation Major Courses

    KINES4: intro to sports med

    KINES 62 ABCD: sports med lab

    KINES 63: lower body injuries

    KINES64: upper body injuries

    You can complete all classes as part of the major or take classes individually!

  • Acquired skills

    Early career exposure

    Professionalism

    First aid/CPR training

    Medical documentation

    Liability in healthcare

    Applied anatomy

    Basic taping/bracing

    Professional communication

    Professional socialization

    And more

  • Workforce opportunities available upon completing the Sports Medicine Courses

    Physical therapy aid

    Chiropractic aid

    Occupational therapy aid

    Personal trainer

    Group exercise instructor

  • Transfer to university

    Bachelor's degree

    Kinesiology

    Pre-athletic training

    Pre-physical therapy

    Pre-medicine

    Pre-occupational therapy

    Pre-physician assistant>

    Physical education

    Adapted physical education

    Therapeutic recreation

    Recreation studies

  • Workforce Opportunities after Transferring to University

    Strength & Conditioning Specialist

    Coach

    Kinesiology/PE, APE Instructor

    Biomechanist

    Exercise Physiologist

    Ergonomic Evaluator

    Health and Wellness Promotion

    Wellness Coaching

    Health promotion

    Sports Management

    Fitness Careers

  • Advanced education programs

    Masters/doctoral degree

    Professional masters degree in athletic training

    Physical therapy school

    Occupational therapy school

    Physician assistant school

    Chiropractic college

    Medical school

    Sports psychology

  • Workforce Opportunities after Advanced Education Programs

    Certified athletic trainer

    Physical therapist

    Occupational therapist

    Physician assistant

    Physician

    Chiropractor

    Prosthetics

    Sports psychologist

    Other advanced kinesiology and sports medicine careers