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A career in sports medicine requires a college degree in exercise science, physical therapy, nursing, sports psychology, dietetics or medicine. Professionals in this field include biomechanists, sports team trainers, exercise physiologists, rehabilitation specialists, sports nutritionists, personal trainers and more.
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Earning a Sports Medicine Degree
Sports Medicine is a field which focuses on the prevention and diagnosis of exercise- or sports-related injuries. Students in Sports Medicine degree programs focus on training in therapeutic and medical sides of sports. A Master of Science in Sports Science is the most common Sports Medicine degree for students pursing a career in the field and typically requires two years of graduate studies to complete. Colleges also offer the degree at the associate's and bachelor's levels in sports and fitness or sport sciences; Sports Medicine is sometimes available as a concentration. A 4-year, undergraduate degree in the field is often required to pursue a master's in sports science. In order to be a medical practitioner of Sports Medicine, however, students must complete a bachelor's degree program prior to pursuing a medical degree and residency; Sports Medicine is available as a specialized residency program at various universities.
Sample Curriculum for a Master's Degree in Sports Science
- Physiological Testing of Human Performance
- Psychology of the Athlete
- Advanced Biomechanics
- Body Systems
- Spine Evaluation & Intervention
- Sports Nutrition
- Contemporary Issues in Sports Psychology
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