The mission of the Johnson C. Smith University Sports Medicine Program is to provide comprehensive health care and wellness services for all student-athletes at Johnson C. Smith University.

In achieving this mission, Johnson C. Smith University Sports Medicine Program delivers traditional athletic trainings services.

¨        Prevention of Athletic Injuries:  Each student-athlete will receive a pre-participation examination prior to participation in athletics.  In addition, pre-disposing factors will be addressed in order to prevent unnecessary injuries.  

¨        · Recognition, Evaluation, and Immediate Care of Athletic Injuries.  Athletic injuries and illnesses will be promptly recognized, managed, and referred to the appropriate medical specialty for further treatment as necessary.

¨        Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries:  Athletic rehabilitation will be performed, under a physician's direction, to progress to a return to activity in a safe but expeditious manner.

¨       Health Care Administration:  Injuries, rehabilitation protocols, and medication dispersal will be documented and communicated with the appropriate health care professionals in a timely and effective manner.

¨       Professional Development:  The sports medicine team will stay abreast of the current treatment practices and advances in the field of sports medicine, as well as continually to strive to provide the best services possible for the student-athletes at Johnson C. Smith University.