The CCSP (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) certification requires the doctor to attend a minimum of 100 hours of a 120 hour postgraduate CCSP program. The courses are designed to help the physician obtain:
• A greater awareness of the responsibilities of the sports/team physician
• The ability to instruct athletes in rehabilitative procedures and athletic training principles
• The capability to evaluate and treat typical sports and recreational injuries
• The ability to treat athletes in emergency situations
• A working knowledge of the clinical bio-mechanics and physiology involved in specific sports and recreational activities
