Sports Medicine

(AS General Studies with Concentration in Sports Medicine)

(Transfer Option)

Mr. Paul Bailey, Athletic Director, Instructor
256.352.8359
paul.bailey@wallacestate.edu
         

At a Glance

Students will increase their knowledge of Sports Medicine, Health, and First Aid as they plan to transfer into Sports Medicine.

Program Description

The Sports Medicine focus is designed to prepare students to assist with health-care issues of athletes. These highly qualified professionals work closely with physicians and other health-care workers and must be knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, hygiene, nutrition, bracing, taping, conditioning, injury prevention, recognition and evaluation, emergency procedures, and protective equipment.

Sports Medicine Technicians may be employed in health clubs, sports medicine clinics, clinical and industrial health care programs, corporate health programs, and athletic training curriculum programs. Field experience allows the student to gain valuable knowledge in observation and assistance in health care and athletic-training facilities. Students will work under the supervision of professionals in the field. General required courses may be completed concurrently with major required courses.