Program Overview

Our Sports Medicine Integrative Therapies and Rehabilitation Certificate is designed for entry-level students and professionals alike who are interested in injury prevention, integrative therapies, sports medicine, rehabilitation and other related professions. This multidisciplined field will address holistic perspectives with interdisciplinary preparation for understanding the body, sports medicine and associated disciplines, common injuries, and a myriad of integrative therapies/modalities that can be used and how they are integrated into various professions and disciplines. Ultimately, this program will provide foundational knowledge, preparation and skills that are inclusive of integrated therapies bridging the gap related to the acceptance, interest and increased demand with using these diverse modalities and traditional healing methods. This knowledge can be applied practically with injury prevention and rehabilitation for anyone who is active, athletes and non-athletes alike recovering from injuries, as well as the general population maintaining optimal health through self-care and a healthy lifestyle. This program can also be stepping stone to support preparation for achieving a variety of future degree pathways. This certificate is designed for a broad base of opportunities in both entry-level, with anticipated growth, and those already credentialed in disciplines to advance their careers and marketability.

Program Requirements

Core Courses (11 units) Units
WELL 703 Holistic/Integrative Health Science 3 units
OR
WELL 716 Foundations of Health and Well-Being 3 units
WELL 710 Clinical Kinesiology and Applied Biomechanics 3 units
WELL 711 Sports Medicine Injuries and Prevention 3 units
WELL 722 Integrative Therapies in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation 2 units
Electives: Integrative/Holistic Health & Therapies (6-7 units) Units
FITN 334.1 Yoga I .5 - 1 units
OR
FITN 334.2 Yoga II .5 - 1 units
OR
FITN 334.3 Yoga III .5 - 1 units
OR
FITN 334.4 Yoga IV .5 - 1 units
KINE 330 Introduction to Sports Psychology 3 units
OR
PSYC 330 Introduction to Sports Psychology 3 units
PSYC 310 Positive Psychology 3 units
WELL 706 Introduction to Reflexology 1 unit
WELL 707 Foundations of Aromatherapy and Essential Oils 2 units
WELL 709 Aromatherapy Principles and Applications 4 units
WELL 713 Asian Bodywork Traditions Theory and Practice 1 unit
WELL 718 Stress Management Techniques for Health and Wellness 3 units
OR
KINE 305 Health-Related Fitness and Wellness 3 units
WELL 720 Energy Medicine: Foundation and Therapies 3 units
WELL 721 Foundations of Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Theory 3 units
WELL 723 Ayurvedic Aromatherapy 1 unit
WELL 725 Introduction to Consciousness, Intent and Meditation 3 units
WELL 726 Medicinal Plants and Multicultural Traditions 3 units
WELL 728 Fundamentals of Food, Aging and Longevity 3 units
WELL 730 Meditation Techniques - Multicultural Practices 3 units
WELL 731 Introduction to Sound Healing 1 unit
WELL 732 Introduction to Qigong/Qi Gong .5 units
WELL 733 Tai Chi for Health 1 unit
WELL 740 Conscious Eating: A Sustainable Approach to Health and Healing 2 units
WELL 742 Herbal/Botanical Medicine and Ethnobotany 3 units
WELL 743 Holistic Nutrition and Functional Foods 3 units
WELL 760 Introduction to Holistic, Complementary and Integrative Health/Medicine 3 units
WELL 765 Everyday Uses of Herbs 3 units
Total Required Units: 17 - 18