What is Sports Med?
Sports Medicine I
1.0 credit, 2 semesters, 10th-12th grade
Credit: Occupational, PE, or Elective
This course is designed as an intro to Health Science Careers and will
cover basic Sports Medicine concepts. Students interested in medical or
science careers will gain important skills and information. They will
become American Red Cross certified in first aid/CPR/AED; they will dive
into ways to prevent, recognize, and evaluate athletic injuries, learn
how to rehabilitate and recondition an injury. Anatomy/physiology,
sports nutrition, and training/physical testing techniques are also
covered.
Sports Medicine Lab
0.5-1.0 credits, 2 semesters, 10th-12 grade
Credit: Occupational, PE, or Elective
Students may enroll in Sports Medicine Lab, to put their skills to use
in an actual work environment. Successful completion of 90 hours of
laboratory experience will result in an additional 0.5 credits earned in
Sports Medicine. Students in Sports Medicine I, II, or III are welcome!
Sports Medicine II
1.0 credit, 2 semesters, 11th-12th grade
Credits: Occupational, PE, or Elective
Prerequisites: Completion of Sports Medicine I
This course takes a more in-depth look into the vast dynamics of Sports
Medicine. The advanced student will enhance their leadership skills and
will improve their injury evaluation skills. Sports nutrition and
rehabilitation/conditioning concepts will be covered in greater detail
and the students will design programs for various athletes/situations.
Students are required to job shadow a medical professional and enroll in
Sports Medicine Lab.
Sports Medicine III
0.5 credits, 1 semester (May be repeated one time for additional 0.5
credits)
Credits: Occupational, PE, or Elective
Prerequisites: Completion of Sports Medicine I and II
This course will allow the advanced student to further develop their
skills in Sports Medicine, career enhancement, and leadership
development through independent research, practice, and presentation
opportunities. The course will consist of a combination of classroom
instruction, seminars, and community-based internship/experiences.