# KINESIOLOGY/SPORTS MEDICINE (Associate of Science Degree)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology Theory

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24288

### Description

The 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.

To 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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 30 |
| KIN 197 | Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KIN 297 | Advanced Athletic Training | 3 |
| KIN 290 | Work Experience Education/Internship for Athletic Training-Related Fields | 4 |
| KIN 193 | Standard First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D. | 3 |
| KIN 122 | Nutrition for Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN 126 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (formerly PSY 101) | 3 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 226 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| **Total** | | **30** |