Sports Medicine A.S. Degree
This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.
- Catalog:
- 2024-25
- GE Pattern:
- local AA/AS
- Total Units:
- 60
First Year
Semester 1
Semester 2
Second Year
Semester 3
Semester 4
| Explanation of Categories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Req | Required Core | A course that is required for this program |
| RE | Restricted Elective | A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list |
| GE | General Education | A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement |
| Elec | Degree Elective | A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree |
Graduation Requirement
A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.
Transfer path
Potential Transfer Majors:
- athletic training
- exercise science
- kinesiology
- other sports medicine related fields
This map prepares students for the A.S. degree. Additional major requirements and general education courses are needed for transfer. See a counselor to create an educational plan that prepares you to transfer.
Potential Career/Options After Completing a Bachelor's Degree:
Career opportunities include:
- Teacher
- Coach
- Strength and conditioning coach/instructor
- Health and fitness professional
- Sport management
- Therapeutic exercise
With a more advanced degree:
- Athletic training
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
Advising Notes:
- Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.
- CHEM 305 or 400 is a prerequisite to BIOL 430.
Other Notes to Students Preparing to Transfer:
- Students planning to transfer should also consider the Kinesiology AS-T degree. See the catalog for more information.
- Additional coursework may be required. Work with a counselor and ASSIST.ORG to determine the courses needed for your goals.
Honors Courses (H):
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better who complete 15 or more units of Honors coursework earn an Honors Transfer Certificate and can take advantage of honors-to-honors transfer agreements with highly selective colleges and universities, both public and private.
Published April 13, 2024