Sports & Exercise Science

Sports & Exercise Science is a two-year program designed to introduce students to careers in sports science & sports medicine.  Through various hands-on activities and lab practicals, students will learn about proper technique for weightlifting & resistance training, athletic taping/wrapping procedures, rehabilitative exercise & intervention, functional & sport-specific movement assessments, and cardiovascular fitness testing protocols. Upon completion, students will earn three college credits for each first-year course and obtain a certification in First Aid/CPR.  This program is intended for students who are interested in furthering their education in sports science/sports medicine.  Admission into this program is highly competitive.

In year two, students will apply their training and skills learned in year one through work-based learning opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to design programs and assess clients/athletes through the Lakewood High School Strength & Conditioning department. In addition, students will complete internships and clinical observation hours with local sports medicine/exercise science professionals who are currently practitioners in the field. An emphasis will also be placed on preparing students to sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Training exam and the AMCA Physical Therapist Technician/Aide exam.

College Credit Possible: Student must fulfill requirements of the college

Industry Credentials: First Aid, CPR, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), AMCA Physical Therapist Aide,  OSHA-10

Career Technical Student Organization: HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)

Possible Career Opportunities:

• Athletic Training

• Physical Therapy

• Personal Training

• Strength and Conditioning

• Occupational Therapy

• Exercise Physiology

• Massage Therapy

• Physician Assistant

• Orthopedic Surgeon

• Chiropractic Medicine

• Sports Psychology

• Dietetics