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About the BS in Sport Medicine Degree

Why Study Sport Medicine at Cedarville?

If you're interested in pursuing a career as an athletic trainer, Cedarville University's sport medicine major is the perfect starting point! With the Sport Medicine + MAT option, your senior year is strategically integrated into the first year of our MAT (Master of Athletic Training) program. When admitted into the MAT program, you'll be able to complete a BS in sport medicine, a Bible minor, and an MAT degree in just five years. Cedarville's athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), ensuring a high-quality education.

While the sport medicine program prepares you for the MAT program, it also provides a strong foundation for pursuing graduate studies in occupational therapy, physician assistant, physical therapy, and other fields. If you choose not to pursue an MAT, you can complete a fourth year in the sport medicine program and graduate with a bachelor’s degree, equipped for graduate school or entry-level positions in the industry. No matter what pathway you choose, you'll gain a deeper understanding of injury assessment, treatment, and more, while learning to serve your patients with Christlike compassion.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Program Overview

Program Highlights

Biblical — With biblical integration in every course, you will discover how to serve your patients with the mind of Christ.

State-of-the-Art Facilities — The sport medicine program utilizes Cedarville’s 3,000-square-foot athletic training facility with a devoted educational laboratory.

Mentoring Faculty — Christian faculty members and practicing clinicians will teach, advise, and care about your success.

Placement Success

We’re proud of our successful graduates! 100% of recent allied health graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Check out Cedarville's other placement rates.

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What Can I Do With Sport Medicine?

This sport medicine program is specifically designed to prepare you to enter Cedarville’s Master of Athletic Training program. You will also be able to pursue graduate-level education in occupational therapy, physician assistant, physical therapy, and other similar health fields.

With the four-year BS in sport medicine, you will be able to fill entry-level positions in the fitness industry.

Graduate and professional programs and employers welcome Cedarville University graduates each year. It is important to note that some professional career fields you may pursue require additional education, experience, and/or licensure beyond the completion of your Cedarville University undergraduate degree.

Program Curriculum

Building on your core liberal arts and Bible minor courses, you will take a variety of science and health-related courses that are prerequisites for admission to the Master of Athletic Training program.

Sample courses:

  • Biomechanics
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers graduate and undergraduate programs with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is the best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Undergraduate
  • Residential
  • 4-Year
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From Our Students:

  • Throughout my four years at Cedarville, the professors in the School of Allied Health and Psychology have encouraged me regularly and challenged me to become a better student. I am grateful that I attend a school where the professors genuinely care about my development as a person, as a Christian, and as a future professional.
    Stephen Bailey ‘21 School of Allied Health and Psychology
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Program Faculty

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Mike Weller, EdD, AT, ATC

Dean, Associate Professor of Athletic Training

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Kenneth Blood, EdD

Master of Athletic Training Program Director, Associate Professor of Athletic Training

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Genna Fusco, DHSc, AT, ATC

Clinical Education Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

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