Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Certificate of Achievement

This certificate in Sports Medicine provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare them to apply for Masters of Athletic Training programs and move into the profession of Athletic Training. The certificate will provide hands-on experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, mechanisms of injury, assessments, and appropriate care. Students will have an opportunity to obtain observation hours in the Bakersfield College Athletic Training clinic to gain experience and work directly with athletes. The Sports Medicine Certificate is a three-semester, 16 credit certificate of achievement, which includes a work-based internship. All coursework will include Kinesiology courses (KINSB1A, KINSB2A, KINSB3A, KINSB3B, KINSB48WE) which are requirements of the Kinesiology AA-T and can be used to continue coursework at the California State University and University of California levels. The certificate of achievement is created to be a stackable component with the Associates Transfer Degree. The curriculum is designed to be flexible enough to support students in various stages of their academic and career paths. To Achieve the Certificate of Achievement: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a "C" or "P" grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to distinguish the pathways and requirements for career opportunities within Kinesiology, including Athletic Training.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the students will be able to implement an emergency action plan (EAP), including primary and secondary surveys of an injured individual and administration of emergency care procedures.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the students will be able to identify blood-borne pathogens, administer basic first aid, and incorporate appropriate splinting and taping techniques for an array of injuries using various medical supplies.

• 4. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to appraise musculoskeletal imbalances that may predispose athletes to injury, interpret sports-related injury information, and communicate that information to various members of the sports medicine team.

• 5. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to design and administer basic injury rehabilitation programs.

Program Requirements