Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Coursework and Areas of Sports Medicine

Coursework

Coursework in a sports medical degree program may include:
Cardiac Rehabilitative Therapy
Orthopedic Radiology
Physiotherapeutic Techniques
Chiropractic Applications
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Nutrition
Genetics and Sports Related Injuries


Areas and Disciplines
Areas and disciplines you might pursue, should you decide on a career in sports medicine, include clinical medicine, exercise physiology, orthopedics, kinesiology, physical therapy, athletic training, massage therapy, or sports nutrition and psychology. Other areas include athletic training, cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation therapy, personal training and fitness instruction, nutritionist/sport dietetics, occupational therapy, podiatry, or the greater field of sports medical research. Each field has its own draw and offers unique challenges.

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