Sports Medicine Concentration – Chiropractic Medicine

Passionate about working with athletes? The DC Sports Medicine concentration at NUHS equips you with advanced skills to optimize athletic performance and manage sports-related injuries. From sprains and strains to concussions, you’ll gain expertise in treating and preventing injuries while understanding athletic biomechanics.

Career Opportunities

Work directly with athletes at all levels, from beginners to elite professionals.
Collaborate with sports teams, fitness centers, and athletic organizations.
Establish a private practice focusing on injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Provide on-site chiropractic care at sporting events like marathons and triathlons.

Why Choose NUHS for Sports Medicine?

Hands-On

Hands-on experience at events like the Boston Marathon and US Judo Open Championship.

Experienced Faculty

Learn from faculty with real-world sports chiropractic expertise, including U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) medical staff.

Specialized Student Clubs

Access to well established and active student clubs and organizations focused on sports medicine, including:

Sports Council (IL & FL)
Women’s Sports Medicine Club (IL)
Rehab Council Club (FL)

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Concentration Courses

Exercise Testing and Prescription

Master the science of athletic assessment and performance optimization. Learn standard testing procedures including pre-participation physicals, cardiorespiratory fitness assessment, muscle strength evaluation and body composition analysis. You’ll develop expertise in creating tailored exercise prescriptions for athletes of all ages, special populations and specific health conditions while ensuring optimal safety and performance outcomes.

Nutrition for Human Performance

Fuel peak athletic performance through the science of sports nutrition. Dive deep into how nutrients drive energy production, muscle metabolism and immune function while mastering nutritional assessment techniques for optimal performance. You’ll learn to address body composition, weight management and eating disorders in athletes while evaluating the risks, benefits and legality of performance-enhancing supplements and drugs.

Sports Injuries & Medical Conditions

Advance your sports medicine expertise with comprehensive injury management skills. Building on foundational knowledge, you’ll study injuries and medical conditions specific to different sports while mastering assessment techniques, rehabilitation protocols, manual therapy and taping methods. This course includes specialized training in concussion evaluation and management, equipping you with the critical skills to handle complex sports-related medical conditions with confidence and precision.