Sports Administration | Wayne State University

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: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Sports medicine clinical strategy — set organizational direction for athlete health programs across a franchise, university system, or regional health network.
Evidence-based practice standards — develop and institutionalize evidence-based protocols for musculoskeletal diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play across an entire sports medicine program.
Physician workforce development — design competency curricula and supervise residency and fellowship training programs in sports medicine at the institutional level.
Cross-functional leadership — lead integrated teams of physicians, surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and administrators to optimize system-wide athlete care delivery.
Organizational policy and risk management — author institutional policies on athlete medical clearance, injury reporting, and return-to-play that govern clinical and legal standards.
Health system advocacy — represent sports medicine expertise to executive leadership, governing bodies, and professional leagues to influence resource allocation and care models.
Research and knowledge generation — lead original clinical research programs that advance the sports medicine evidence base and inform national guidelines.
Quality and performance improvement — evaluate and redesign care delivery systems using outcome metrics and analytical software to reduce injury rates and enhance athlete longevity.
Strategic partnerships — establish and sustain relationships with specialty hospitals, academic medical centers, and sports organizations to expand and elevate sports medicine service lines.
Public and athlete education at scale — design population-level injury prevention campaigns and educational initiatives targeting coaches, athletes, and communities across broad geographic regions.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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