Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
Sports Medicine A/B
Requirement: In-coming Freshmen, Current Freshmen, Sophomores
Recommended Prerequisite(s): None
Industry Certification: Stop the Bleed, NFHS
This course is designed to introduce the student to the vocabulary, theories, principles and skills involved with the rapidly growing field of Sports Medicine.
Units include emergency preparedness and assessment; basic life support; anatomy and physiology; wound care; injuries to the tissues; taping and wrapping; and therapeutic modalities and physical rehabilitation.
Laboratory and practicum work is performed both in and outside of the classroom. Students are provided opportunities to practice and apply learned theories and techniques working with school athletes, certified athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons and other practicing professionals after school hours.
Collaborative learning, creativity, critical thinking and hands-on experience will be emphasized. Students will demonstrate how to combine academic and clinical learning and integrate it into practical performances.
Athletic Training A/B
Required Prerequisite(s): Sports Medicine A/B
Industry Certification: American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED, NFHS
The course is designed to help students learn about the theories and methods of prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of sports and exercise related injuries. Students will use scientific methods of observation and documentation.
Laboratory and practicum work is performed both in and outside of the classroom. Students are provided substantial opportunities to practice and apply learned theories and techniques working with school athletes, certified athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons and other practicing professionals after school hours.
This course will incorporate a learner-centered approach to the profession of athletic training. Collaborative learning, creativity, critical thinking and hands-on experience will be emphasized. Students will demonstrate how to combine academic and clinical learning and integrate it into practical performances and presentations to improve long-term learning retention.