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ATHLETIC HEALTHCARE: CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES

KINES 487
Course Description

Discussion of contemporary issues in Athletic Healthcare including acute and chronic medical issues that may affect athletic performance.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.46

-9.52% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.57% from Historical

A Rate
32.84%

-57.28% from Historical

Class Size
67

34% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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