The SPTS Sports Certified Specialist Examination Preparatory Course

This course is designed to assist sports physical therapists in preparing to sit for the SCS examination. The course is divided into fourteen chapters. The course may be purchased as a whole, by chapter, or by groups of chapters, depending on the individual physical therapist's needs.

The complete course provides 70 CEUs.

You may purchase the complete course here. To purchase by chapters, follow this link.

To receive CEU credit hours for this course, you must pass all 14 chapter tests at a score of 80% or higher. Instructions on submitting tests for grading are included with the course files.

The purchase of this course does not guarantee that the purchaser will pass the SCS examination.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Pre-participation Evaluation and Screening

Chapter 2: Emergency Response

Chapter 3: Psychological Contributions to Sports Injuries

Chapter 4: Blood-borne Pathogens and Other Hematological Considerations in the Athlete

Chapter 5: Environmental Conditions in Athletics

Chapter 6: Translating Evidence Into Practice

Chapter 7: Nutrition for the Athlete

Chapter 8: Prevention of Common Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries

Chapter 9: Dermatological Considerations in the Athletic Population

Chapter 10: Medical Conditions

Chapter 11: Concussion

Chapter 12: Pharmacology in Sports Physical Therapy

Chapter 13: Principles of Strength and Conditioning

Chapter 14: Protective Equipment in Sports Medicine