Students

Course Description

Sports Medicines a course aimed at providing an introduction to the field of sports medicine/athletic training to students who are considering a career in health/medical related fields. The material addressed in this course will provide students with a basic foundation of knowledge necessary for the practice of sports medicine/athletic training. Course Fee: $20.00

Level 1

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical hours (1 day/week for every 6 weeks)

Curriculum

• FERPA & HIPAA Contracts
• Skeletal System
• Kinesiology
• Emergency Action Plans
• Condition Techniques
• Basic Nutrition
• Muscular System
• Basic First Aid
• Wrapping
• Athletic Injuries Evaluation & Treatment

Level II

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical hours: 2 days in Training Room + 1 game (for every sport)per week every 6 weeks
• Mentor/Adopt a Level I student
• Present labs for Level I students
• Poster projects and information sheets
• Complete Skill competencies

Curriculum

• More in depth Skeletal System & Kinesiology
• CPR/AED Training, Shock, Splinting, Back Boarding
• Environmental Concerns
• Vital Signs/Shock/Treatment
• Special Tests
• Rehabilitation
• Thorax/Abdomen
• Cranial Nerves, Myotomes & Dermatomes
• Taping
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Basic Sports Nutrition

Level III

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical hours: 2-3 days per week every 6 weeks + 1- 2 game per sport every season
• Mentor Level I & II students
• Present labs for Level I & II students
• Poster Projects and information sheets
• Complete competencies
• Test Level 1 & II students on Skills competencies

Curriculum

• Continued Skeletal System & Kinesiology
• Common Illnesses/Diseases
• CPR/AED Training (Recertification)
• Basic Sports Psychology
• General Medical Conditions
• Basic Pharmacology
• Advanced Sports Nutrition
• Environmental Concerns
• Spine
• Advanced Tapings
• Advanced Special Tests

How to Join & Progression

To join - Register for Sports Medicine I

Progression to Levels II & III are dependent on performance & a minimum of a C in the previous Sports Medicine class and requires teacher approval.