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This area of concentration is designed to integrate the
disciplines of chiropractic and sport science. Program objectives
include the practical application of scientific knowledge with hands-on
opportunities for the chiropractor/student to work with athletes in all
sports. Areas of study include research, and course work in
arthrokinematics, biomechanics, exercise physiology and kinesiology.
Students interested in this area of concentration should have a Doctor
of Chiropractic degree or be a candidate in the chiropractic program
and have a desire to integrate chiropractic and athletic performance.
Degree Requirements
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Course
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Required Courses
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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MSHS 600
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Exercise Physiology
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4
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MSHS 632
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Exercise and Aging
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MSHS 600
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4
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MSHS 648
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Therapeutic Exercise
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4
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MSHS 657
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Arthrokinematics and Proprioception – Lower Body
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MSHS 676 and D.C. Student
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4
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MSHS 658
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Arthrokinematics and Proprioception – Upper Body
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MSHS 676 and D.C. Student
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4
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MSHS 670
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Kinesiology of Sport
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4
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MSHS 676
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Biomechanics of Sport Injury
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MSHS 670
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4
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MSHS 680
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Research Methods
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4
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MSHS 690
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Practicum
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4
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Total
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36
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Course
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Elective Courses
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Prerequisite
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Credit Hours
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MSHS 541
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Physiological Therapeutics –
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D.C., CLIN 3107
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3
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Adjunct Procedures
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MSHS 543
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Physiological Therapeutics –
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D.C., CLIN 3107
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3
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Rehabilitative Procedures
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MSHS 602
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Cardiorespiratory
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MSHS 600
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4
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Exercise Physiology
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MSHS 604
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Neuromuscular
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MSHS 600
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4
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Exercise Physiology
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MSHS 610
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Exercise Electrocardiography (EKG)
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4
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MSHS 612
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Exercise Testing & Prescription
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MSHS 600
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4
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MSHS 620
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Personal Health and Fitness
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2
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MSHS 622
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Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
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MSHS 600
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4
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MSHS 624
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Strength Training and Development
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4
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MSHS 628
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Ergogenic Aids and Substance Abuse
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MSHS 600
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4
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MSHS 632
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Exercise and Aging
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MSHS 600
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4
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MSHS 640
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Sport Injury Management
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4
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MSHS 642
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On-Field Emergency Care
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2
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MSHS 644
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The Electromagnetic/Acoustic Spectrum in Athletic Training
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3
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MSHS 646
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Physical Agents in Athletic Training
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3
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MSHS 650
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Orthopedic Evaluation of the Lower Body
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4
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MSHS 652
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Orthopedic Evaluation of the Upper Body
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4
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MSHS 654
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Organization and Administration of Athletic Training
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4
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MSHS 662
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Sport Psychology
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4
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MSHS 672
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Biomechanics of Sport
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MSHS 670
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4
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MSHS 674
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Biomechanics of Sport Techniques
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MSHS 670
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4
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MSHS 678
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Biomechanics Instrumentation
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MSHS 672
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2
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MSHS 682
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Design and Analysis
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MSHS 680
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4
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MSHS 684
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Sport Seminar
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2
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MSHS 686
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Individual Study
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1-8
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MSHS 688
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Current Topics in Sport Health Science
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4
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MSHS 690
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Practicum
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8
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MSHS 692
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Internship
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12
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MSHS 698
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Thesis
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12
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MSHS 699
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Written Comprehensive Examination
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