Overview
Sports Medicine from University of Western States is designed to provide students with advanced training in the prevention, evaluation and management of injuries and disorders affecting athletes and others participating in sports activities.
As a professional master’s degree, it is targeted at students with prior training in the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This audience includes chiropractic program students, chiropractic physicians, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other health care providers.
Graduates with Sports Medicine from University of Western States will be able to:
- Develop evidence informed treatment plans for athletes and active populations.
- Demonstrate appropriate care of injuries for athletes and active populations.
- Develop evidence informed performance enhancement plans for athletes and active populations.
- Utilize emergency, urgent, and first aid procedures for athletes and active populations.
- Apply supplemental strategies based upon clinical needs of athletes and active populations.
- Communicate knowledge of the evidence-based guidelines for working with special population in exercise and sport.
- Apply ethical and professional practices in sports care.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biostatistics
- Exercise Physiology
- Special Populations
- Sport Psychology
- Emergency Management
- Sports Performance Enhancement
- Sports Nutrition
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
- 60.5 quarter (40.3 semester) for UWS DC students
- 38 quarter (25.3 semester) for practicing clinicians
Delivered
Disciplines
Medicine Sport and Exercise Science View 773 other Masters in Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent)
- Minimum 2.5 GPA in health care degree program, including a concurrent program such as the UWS DC program.
- Minimum Experience
- Academic achievements, professional accomplishments and experience in the field.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Statement of purpose and supplemental essays
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume or CV
- Attend an on-campus informational session or participate in an in-person or telephone interview
Tuition Fee
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International
19797 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 464 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
19797 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 464 USD per credit during 18 months. -
In-State
19797 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 464 USD per credit during 18 months.
- Cost per credit: $464; Number of credits: 35-63
- Grand total: $16,240-$29,232
Living costs for Portland
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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