Sports Medicine Certificate of Achievement
This certificate in Sports Medicine provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare them to apply for Masters of Athletic Training programs and move into the profession of Athletic Training. The certificate will provide hands-on experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, mechanisms of injury, assessments, and appropriate care. Students will have an opportunity to obtain observation hours in the Bakersfield College Athletic Training clinic to gain experience and work directly with athletes. The Sports Medicine Certificate is a three-semester, 16 credit certificate of achievement, which includes a work-based internship. All coursework will include Kinesiology courses (KINSB1A, KINSB2A, KINSB3A, KINSB3B, KINSB48WE) which are requirements of the Kinesiology AA-T and can be used to continue coursework at the California State University and
Courses
- KINS B1A — Introduction to Kinesiology
- KINS B2A — First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- KINS B3A — Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- KINS B3B — Advanced Athletic Training
- KINS B48WE — Work Experience Education