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:
| 2.0 Units |
KINES 62 B | Sports Medicine Experience (2nd semester)Requirements/information:
| 2.0 Units |
KINES 4 | Care & Prevention of Athletic InjuriesRequirements/information:
| 3.0 Units |
KINES 63 | Sports Medicine: Lower Body InjuriesRequirements/information:
Class time is great for interested high school students! | 3.0 Units |
KINES 64 | Sports Medicine: Upper Body InjuriesRequirements/information:
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 | 4.0 Units |
ANAT 1 | General Human Anatomy | 5.0 Units |
PHYSIO 1 | Human Physiology | 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 __________________________________________________________ General Chemistry (CHEM 3A)CLICK HERE TO VIEW CHEM 3A COURSE OUTLINE __________________________________________________________ General Chemistry (CHEM 3AL) | 5.0 Units |
LIR 10 | Introduction to Information Literacy | 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 career