Coursework in the sports medicine minor will greatly enhance the ability of a student to prevent, recognize, treat, and refer to physicians those injuries and conditions that commonly occur during exercise, physical activity or labor, and sport. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, the proposed coursework in this minor will offer learning opportunities in functional anatomy; biomechanics; injury prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation; psychology of injury; and exercise nutrition.
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| Prefix | Short Title | Credit Hours |
| PEP 260 | Emerg Resp | 2 |
| EXSCI 292 | Anatomy | 3 |
| EXSCI 294 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| AT 340 | Prvtn Cr Inj | 4 |
| AT 370 | Low Ext Eval | 3 |
| AT 371 | Up Ext Eval | 3 |
| AT 373 | Ther Ex | 3 |
| 3 Credits from 1 of the following: | ||
| EXSCI 329 | Fit Assm Dis | 3 |
| EXSCI 360 | Ex Psych | 3 |
| FCSFN 340 | Prin Hum Ntr | 3 |
Please keep in mind that these courses are ordered in the way they should be taken. The majority of these courses are available in the summer also.
After obtaining this minor you will be well prepared for graduate studies in many disciplines related to sports medicine. Click on this link to see accredited entry-level Master's degree programs in athletic training. After completing one of these programs you will be able to become a Certified Athletic Trainer. Check this site often as many programs are developing around the country and may become accredited soon.
If you would like more information about the Sports Medicine Minor please contact Dr. Tom Weidner at tweidner@bsu.edu or call (765) 285-5039.