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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Kinesiology Theory",
  "id": "kinesiology-sports-medicine-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "KINESIOLOGY/SPORTS MEDICINE",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "kinesiology-theory",
  "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24288",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThe Associate of Science Degree is designed to give students interested in a career in sports medicine, athletic training or physical therapy an opportunity to develop, practice and implement fundamental skills in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of various athletic/orthopedic injuries and related medical conditions.  Using a combination of dynamic classroom learning and clinical experience, this program will set a foundation that will aid in the pursuit of a multitude of allied healthcare professions. Completion of this degree will also prepare students for further study or to obtain employment as an entry-level rehabilitation/allied health paraprofessional.  Earning this degree may facilitate the student’s transfer to a CSU and/or professional program.  Students must attain a grade of “C” or higher in each course for successful completion of the degree.\n\nTo acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of \"C\" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details."
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          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "30"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KIN 197",
          "title": "Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KIN 297",
          "title": "Advanced Athletic Training",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KIN 290",
          "title": "Work Experience Education/Internship for Athletic Training-Related Fields",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KIN 193",
          "title": "Standard First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D.",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KIN 122",
          "title": "Nutrition for Sport and Fitness",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KIN 126",
          "title": "Principles of Strength and Conditioning",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology (formerly PSY 101)",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 125",
          "title": "Human Anatomy",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 226",
          "title": "Human Physiology",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "30"
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