2024-2025 Catalog

Associate of Science in Sports Medicine

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at Front Range Community College and transfer to Colorado State University – Fort Collins to complete a BS in Exercise Science, Sports Medicine. At the successful completion of this program, students are awarded an Associate of Science in Exercise Science, Sports Medicine from FRCC and may transfer into the CSU Major in Health and Exercise Science, Sports Medicine Concentration. A degree in Sports Medicine provides preparation for an exciting career in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, or other similar health careers. Students are encouraged to meet with their FRCC academic advisor and the Health and Wellness Program Lead to ensure they are on the right path and to have their questions answered. FRCC and CSU advising teams will work together to answer your questions and ensure you feel supported on this journey.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the body
2.  Understand principles of biology, chemistry, and nutrition that underlie human movement and health
3.  Recognize key factors that contribute to chronic disease
4.  Identify and promote positive behaviors of a healthy lifestyle
5.  Be prepared to enter a baccalaureate program in Sports Medicine

First Semester

ENG1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

MAT1340College Algebra: GT-MA1

4

BIO1111General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1

5

GT-AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15
Semester Note:  GT-AH courses must be completed from different categories: (GT-AH1GT-AH2GT-AH3GT-AH4).

Second Semester

ENG1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

PSY1001General Psychology I: GT-SS3

3

HWE1050Human Nutrition

3

HWE1062Health and Wellness

3

ELECTIVEPSY 2440, PSY 2441, HWE 1064 and HPR 1038, BIO 2101, BIO 2102, CHE 1011, HWE 2060

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

ELECTIVEPSY 2440, PSY 2441, HWE 1064 and HPR 1038, BIO 2101, BIO 2102, HWE 2060

3

CHE1111General College Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1

5

COM1150Public Speaking

3

SOC2018Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Fourth Semester

CHE1112General College Chemistry II w/Lab: GT-SC1

5

PHY1111Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1

5

GT-HI1Any History (GT-HI1) Course

3

GT-AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Semester Note:  GT-AH courses must be completed from different categories: (GT-AH1GT-AH2GT-AH3GT-AH4).

Total Credit Hours: 60