Nursing & Health Sciences

Master of Science: Sports Medicine Option

Chancellor's Non-resident Merit Graduate Scholarship Information (rev F06) | Graduate Student Aid & Scholarships 2008-2009

The Master of Science Degree in Sports Medicine (MScSM) provides the coursework and practical experience necessary to obtain advanced knowledge and skills in the discipline of Sports Medicine.  The degree specifically offers the opportunity for those who are Certified Athletic Trainers (NATABOC) to build upon their theoretical and clinical competencies beyond those gained at the undergraduate level.  However, students or professionals who are not Certified Athletic Trainers will also benefit from the program.  The program knowledge and practical experience allows the student to further develop theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, increase their ability to critically evaluate current sports medicine related literature, and obtain the ability to conduct clinically relevant sports medicine research.  Opportunities are available to gain experience within the University Intercollegiate Athletic Programs, Secondary School Interscholastic Settings, Olympic Training Centers and Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy Clinics. 

The ability to create a degree around the individual students' interests is a priority of this degree program.

Program Objectives

• Expand critical thinking and independent decision making in professional practice
• Develop management skills in sports medicine professionals
• Facilitate and promote community interaction in sports medicine
• Provide students with expanded field and/or clinical opportunities
• Promote the synthesis of sports medicine related literature
• Integrate theory and research into practice
• Foster scholarly and research activities
• Develop exemplary athletic training/sports medicine professionals
• Provide culturally sensitive care to diverse populations

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines:

SUMMER : April 1st of each year
FALL: June 1st of each year
SPRING: November 1st of each year

Admission to the MSC/Sports Medicine Option requires that the student meet the following requirements

• Bachelor degree from an accredited College of University
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
• Applicants must submit Parts I and II of the Graduate Application Form
  • Signed In-State Tuition Form
  • 3 letters of reference
  • Selective service form (if applicable)
  • 2 copies of OFFICIAL transcripts and an application fee of $60.00
  • Downloadable forms available at http://web.uccs.edu/gradschl/app/#forms
• It is recommended, but not required, that students have completed an Inferential Statistics course such as HSCI 206
• A GRE entrance exam IS required (effective Fall 2008 semester)

Tuition Assistance

• Chancellor's Non-Resident Graduate Merit Scholarship 
• Assistantships – Limited assistantships are available for certified athletic trainers through the UCCS Sports Medicine Dept. and area high schools.  Teaching assistantships are available thought the Health Science Dept.  Contact program advisor for additional information.
• For additional financial aid and tuition assistance information see the Graduate school financial aid page  http://web.uccs.edu/gradschl/finaid.htm

Contact Persons

Admissions:

Hope Hoch, Administrative Assistant
Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
PO Box 7150 UH-1
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150
719.262.4421 Office 719.262.4416 FAX
hhoch@uccs.edu

Advising:

Dr. Dave Suprak
Program Advisor
Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
719.262.4315
dsuprak@uccs.edu

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Masters of Science Sports Medicine
 Proposed Degree Plan
Project Option – 38 Credit Hours

Electives

• BIOL 530 Advanced Exercise Physiology
• BIOL 545 Anatomy /ExercIse Science
• BIOL 580 Adv Pract Exercise Physiology
• BIOL 636 Advanced Biomechanics
• PSY 348 Sports Psychology
• SOC 330 Sociology of Sport
• HSCI 443/BIOL 430 Advanced Nutrition
• HSCI 495 Exercise Testing & Prescription
• HSCI 503 Sports Specific Training Principles and Techniques

Masters of Science Sports Medicine
 Proposed Degree Plan
Thesis Option – 38 Credit Hours

Electives

• BIOL 530 Advanced Exercise Physiology
• BIOL 545 Anatomy /Exercise Science
• BIOL 580 Adv Pract Exersice Physiology
• BIOL 636 Advanced Biomechanics
• PSY 348 Sports Psychology
• SOC 330 Sociology of Sport
• HSCI 443/BIOL 430 Advanced Nutrition
• HSCI 495 Exercise Testing & Prescription
• HSCI 403 Sports Specific Training Principles and Techniques

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