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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.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.63

-4.4% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.21%

-1.05% from Historical

A Rate
64.29%

-14.43% from Historical

Class Size
56

10.34% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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