This course is designed for students who want to improve their general fitness levels through self-assessment and personal goal-setting, and who want to learn how to develop and implement a personal training routine. Activities will address indicators of cardiovascular fitness, along with exercises that promote proper movement and strength and wellness across the lifespan. This course will also engage in team sports to meet the state standards.
Introduction to Sports Medicine is a health-oriented course. It is specific to athletic injuries but can be applied to any injury that has a traumatic origin. Various health sciences will be drawn upon, such as: evaluation techniques, anatomy, taping and wrapping, adult CPR/AED training. The student will be able to treat a minor injury and recognize a significant injury. With this recognition the student will be able to refer an injured athlete to the appropriate medical personnel. Introduction to Sports Medicine will also give the student the opportunity to become certified by the American Red Cross in Adult CPR/AED.
Advanced Sports Medicine 1/2 credit
Advanced Sports Medicine expands on the concepts that were presented in Introduction to Sports Medicine. New topics will also be presented. Some of the topics that will be part of the course are: injury rehabilitation, exercise physiology, body composition, muscular system, emergencies in sports, environmental influences, nervous system, athletic conditioning lab sessions and practical testing will be a part of Advanced Sports Medicine.
Health education engages students in classroom activities that allow them to practice health-enhancing behaviors through skill development. These skills include decision-making, analyzing influences, assessing valid information, interpersonal communication skills, goal, setting and promoting positive health behaviors through advocacy. Students are empowered to implement these essential skills necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle is promoted through the following units: mental health, violence and injury prevention, sexuality, alcohol, tobacco and offer drug (ATOD) prevention, nutrition and fitness.