College of Education
Sports Medicine
Master of Science
Program Coordinator: Laurie L Tis, Ph.D, ATC, FACSM
The M.S. major in Sports Medicine prepares students for career opportunities in the field of athletic training. The program includes coursework and laboratory experiences in the prevention, management, evaluation, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The purpose of this program is to provide qualified candidates with in-depth experiences beyond entry-level athletic training expectations. Additionally, all students must complete a minimum of 400 hours of clinical experience in an approved setting as part of the degree program requirements.
Program Admission
Candidates for this program must either be NATA certified athletic trainers or be eligible for NATA certification. Candidates may be eligible for NATA certification upon (a) graduation from a CAHEAA accredited undergraduate athletic training curriculum or (b) completion of the requirements established by the NATA Board of Certification for internship. NATA is the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Additionally, a program applicant must provide three letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant’s supervising NATA certified athletic trainer. Applicants may also be required to participate in a personal interview with faculty.
Program of Study 2007-2008
A. Core (12)
Required (12):
EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
KH 7500 Physiology of Exercise (3)
KH 7510 Biomechanics (3)
KH 7530 Applied Anatomy for Sports Medicine (3)
B. Major (24)
Required (15):
KH 7580 Concepts of Orthopedic Rehabilitation (2)
KH 7660 Practicum in Athletic Training (4)
KH 8265 Therapeutic Modalities in Orthopedic Rehabilitation (3)
KH 8300 Orthopedic Basis of Injury (3)
KH 8870 Biomechanics of Orthopedic Injuries (3)
For students completing a master’s thesis (9)
Required (6):
KH 7990 Master’s Thesis (6)
Select one (3):
Biol 7240 Human Physiology (3)
Biol 7250 Human Physiology Laboratory (1)
HHS 6000 Research for the Health Professions (3)
KH 6560 Budgeting and Finance in Sports Recreation (3)
KH 7200 Cultural Aspects of Sport (3)
KH 7380 Planning and Management of Sports Facilities (3)
KH 7550 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
KH 7610 Sports Law (3)
KH 7620 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
KH 7820 Research Design (3)
KH 8290 Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3)
KH 8390 ECG and Exercise Stress Testing (3)
PT 8760 Orthopedic Physical Therapy of the Foot and Ankle (3)
RT 6005 Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3)
Other courses may be selected with consent of adviser.
For students not completing a master’s thesis (9)
Select one (3):
KH 7990 Master’s Thesis (3)
KH 8820 Scientific Inquiry in Sports Medicine (3)
Select two (6):
BIOL 7240 Human Physiology (3)
BIOL 7250 Human Physiology Laboratory (1)
HHS 6000 Research for the Health Professions (3)
KH 6560 Budgeting and Finance in Sports and Recreation (3)
KH 7200 Cultural Aspects of Sport (3)
KH 7380 Planning and Management of Sports Facilities (3)
KH 7550 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
KH 7610 Sports Law (3)
KH 7620 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
KH 7820 Research Design (3)
KH 8290 Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3)
KH 8390 ECG and Exercise Stress Testing (3)
PT 8760 Orthopedic Physical Therapy of the Foot and Ankle (3)
RT 6005 Clinical Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3)
Other courses may be selected with consent of adviser.
Program total: minimum of 36 semester hours