Programs

Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology

Program Description
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology focuses on advanced health and fitness assessment, prescription and lifestyle modification.  The program provides information on health risk factors, exercise leadership, biomechanics of movement, physiological adaptations to exercise, injury prevention, care and therapy modalities, business management and ethics in sport.

Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

    To develop a student’s ability to apply health and fitness assessments in the development, monitoring and motivation of individuals with exercise prescriptions
    To prepare students to properly conduct and monitor exercise sessions in both healthy and special populations.
    To prepare students to manage their own business in the field of health and wellness and to utilize sports marketing and promotion techniques.
    To assist students in understanding health risk factors, physiological adaptations to exercise and psychological factors associated with fitness and exercise programs
    ku To assist students in understanding and applying basic biomechanical principles

Prerequisites for Major Courses

    Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Program Outline
To receive an Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology, students must earn 121.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:

Sports Medicine and Fitness Lower Division Courses (39.0 credit hours)

Health and Fitness Appraisal and Wellness

 4.0 credit hours

Exercise Leadership I

 4.0 credit hours

Nutrition and Weight Management

 4.0 credit hours

Principles of Health and Fitness

 4.0 credit hours

Sports Medicine and First Aid

 4.0 credit hours

Sports Psychology

 4.0 credit hours

Exercise Physiology

 4.0 credit hours

Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology Externship

 7.0 credit hours

Sports Administration and Law

 4.0 credit hours

 

Lower Division General Education Courses (26.0 credit hours) (pdf file)

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NOTE: All lower division major and general education courses must be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken.

Sports Medicine and Fitness Upper Division Courses (44.0 credit hours)

Applied Kinesiology

 4.0 credit hours

Strength Training and Conditioning

 4.0 credit hours

Stress Management

 3.0 credit hours

Substance Abuse

 4.0 credit hours

Nutrition in Health and Exercise

 4.0 credit hours

Basic Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries     

4.0 credit hours

Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

 4.0 credit hours

Sports Business Management

 3.0 credit hours
Exercise Programming for Special Populations 4.0 credit hours
Integrated Studies in Sports Medicine Capstone 3.0 credit hours
Exercise Leadership II 4.0 credit hours
Sports Marketing and Promotions 3.0 credit hours
Upper Division General Education Courses (12.0 credit hours)

Management Information Systems

 3.0 credit hours

Healthcare Communications

 3.0 credit hours

Writing for Managers

 3.0 credit hours
Critical Thinking 3.0 credit hours

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