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Introductory Summary Video
Introductory Summary Video
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Pathway Summary
Pathway Summary
Love sports? Interested in the medical field? Why not combine the two? Sports medicine is the best of both worlds allowing properly trained individuals to work together on athletes who have sustained sports related injury or are recovering from surgery. With so many options out there you can work anywhere from your local high school or community college or make your way all the way to the proathletic teams.
Course Summaries
Course Summaries
SPORTS MEDICINE-Concentrator
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Length: Year
This course meets UC/CSU (G) and District graduation requirements for Elective Credit. The Sports Medicine course is designed to introduce participants of the basic knowledge and skills required by an athletic trainer. These skills include the management of specific sporting injuries, sports taping, and transporting an injured athlete. This course educates prospective sports trainers, teachers, coaches, administrators, and parents on the basic principal of sports medicine. Athletic trainers play a vital role in the prevention of injury. This course provides participants with the necessary skills to assist in improving athletic performance, making sports safer for all.
SPORTS MEDICINE ADVANCED-Capstone
Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology, Geometry, Algebra and English 12 required.
Length: Year
This course meets UC/CSU (G) and District graduation requirements for Elective Credit. This rigorous competency-based course will provide students with foundational concepts in anatomy and physiology and integrate hands-on training in the specialized fields of sports medicine, physical therapy, and fitness instruction. Anatomy and physiology are utilized as the basic building blocks in understanding how the circle of care occurs within sports medicine. Understanding the structure and function of the human body allows individuals in sports medicine to utilize concepts that are mastered within the course to solve routine and non-routine problems. Students will be required to think critically, draw conclusions, investigate and formulate a plan of action to determine a proper course of care, and return the athlete safely to his or her activity.
SPORTS MEDICINE LAB - Extra Offering
Grade Level: 11 - 12 Year Class
Prerequisite: Advanced Sports Medicine & Teacher Approval
Length: Year
The course is designed to help students develop their skills as a healthcare provider in the areas of athletic training, physical therapy, fitness instructor, medical and sports equipment salespersons, and other sports medicine occupations.
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