Sports Broadcasting | Dean College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingActive Learning

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareMedical softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable crutchesAutomated external defibrillators AEDBody fat analyzersBone densitometersCast bootsCold therapy equipmentCustom orthoticsDesktop computersDiagnostic ultrasound scannersDigital spirometersDigital x ray machinesElectrocardiography EKG machinesExercise bikesFitness ballsGoniometers or arthrometers

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-1229.06	Sports Medicine Physicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex musculoskeletal conditions — autonomously diagnose and manage across the full spectrum of sports-related pathology in high-performance and general athlete populations.
Advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory interpretation — integrate multimodal findings independently to guide nuanced treatment decisions for non-routine cases.
Comprehensive return-to-play determinations — exercise authoritative clinical judgment to clear or restrict athletes from competition, weighing risk, recovery, and performance context.
Complete athlete medical records and longitudinal histories — oversee documentation quality and continuity across a team or practice, leveraging electronic health record platforms.
Pre-participation evaluation programs — design and execute systematic screening protocols for large athlete cohorts, identifying and managing elevated-risk individuals.
Multidisciplinary care coordination — lead collaborative management plans involving specialty surgeons, rehabilitation professionals, sports psychologists, and coaching staff.
Injury prevention and wellness programs — develop and deliver evidence-based educational curricula tailored to sport-specific injury risk profiles and athlete demographics.
Non-routine and high-stakes clinical decisions — exercise independent judgment under time pressure in sideline emergencies, competitions, and complex clinic presentations.
Systems evaluation and outcome monitoring — assess practice-level patterns in athlete injury and recovery data to refine clinical protocols and improve care quality.
Mentorship of trainees — guide residents, fellows, and junior clinicians in sports medicine diagnostic reasoning and procedural skills within clinical training environments.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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