Coordinator: Mohsen Kazemi, DC
The two-year Sports Sciences Program aims to develop researchers in the field of sports sciences; train chiropractic sports scientists for teaching in chiropractic programs; and train chiropractors capable of participating in a multidisciplinary sports injury care environment.
This post-graduate program emphasises academics, teaching, assisting in sports-related seminars, on-field and clinical participation, research, and publication. The program provides an experience based on academic and practical interactive exposure to the field of health care in sports.
Graduates are eligible to apply to the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada) for Fellowship status.
Please Note: The CMCC Graduate Studies diploma does not give the graduate the right to practise as a chiropractic specialist. He or she must first achieve Fellowship status by fulfilling the qualifications required by The College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada).
Required Courses
In addition to the graduate core curriculum and Residency Practica requirements, students must complete the following courses specific to the Sports Sciences Program.
SS520 and SS620: Special Topics in Sports Chiropractic
Provides the sports student with advanced training in several topic areas relevant to dealing with the high performance, gifted, recreational, and challenged athlete. Topic areas include: the acute management of athletes in event and travel situations; current concepts regarding nutrition for the athlete; familiarization with current doping techniques and regulations regarding substance abuse; instruction regarding common foot pathologies and management strategies in the athlete.
SS521: Clinical and Sport Nutrition
Discusses topics relevant to general chiropractic practice, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis as well as the impact of these conditions on elite athletes. Emphasizes sport nutrition with focus on general nutritional considerations and current trends in supplementing the elite athlete. This includes preparation for competition, pre-season, and post-season. Other topics include sports nutrition and supplementation in special areas such as anorexia, bulimia and weight management.
SS522: Sports Psychology
Involves understanding the psychology in the management of injury and recovery, career transition and burnout, athlete confidentiality and service provider responsibility.
Written Requirements
Students must complete the common core curriculum, practica, and several publication/writing requirements. Written requirements must be of publishable quality and approved by the student’s faculty research mentor and the Program Coordinator. A semi-annual report on progress is required from the student for presentation to the Supervisory Committee. Written requirements also include: four book reports; four case reports/studies; and one literature review.
Placements at Athletics/Sporting Events
Currently, these include Taekwondo tournaments, Dragon Boat races, triathlons, women’s hockey, and professional, indoor and outdoor, soccer games.