Sports Medicine

  • Health Science Core - Year 1
The Health Sciences (Core) course introduces students to the theory and practical applications of tasks related to employment in the field of health science. Students will cover topics such as safety in the workplace, infection control, health care systems, and the vital organs of the human body. The course offers insight into careers in health care as well as educational requirements and the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities involved.
  • Sports Medicine - Year 2
The Sports Medicine course establishes insight into careers in sports medicine. It covers Health Care administration, the athletic and sports medicine team, and medical emergencies such as first aid and CPR. The students are introduced to sports equipment, protective gear, bandaging, wrapping, and taping injuries. Additional topics include therapeutic modalities, exercise rehabilitation, and pharmacology. Students will gain useful information about injuries that may occur from different types of sports, including injuries to the head, spine, chest, abdomen, as well as upper and lower extremities. It will also examine the skills necessary for emergency medical response.

Instructor

Chris Griffith

My name is Chris Griffith and it is a privilege to have the opportunity to teach students of PMHS about the numerous career opportunities that sports medicine has to offer. Being a former athlete has fueled my passion for sports medicine by having an interest on how the body adapts to proper nutrition and exercise. I obtained a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Fitness and Human Performance. I also have 5 years of active experience as a licensed massage therapist and 3 years experience as a chiropractic assistant. I assist Hayley Wells, who is the Healthcare and Clinical Services teacher, with our student organization HOSA.
Before I began teaching sports medicine, I worked as a youth support specialist where I was able to mentor at risk youth with mental disorders. I have 3 years of experience teaching sports medicine. Sports medicine has been very enjoyable to teach because of being able to share knowledge that I am passionate about with students who are intrigued to know more about the subject. I believe that educating students and providing mentorship is a great way to lead them towards being successful and reaching their full potential.
I believe strongly in career and technical education because it is a way to provide students with hands-on experience that will make preparations towards being workplace ready.
My favorite quote is from Bruce Lee, who stated, “ Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.”


Sports Medicine Recruitment