Sports Medicine Curriculum

SPORTS MEDICINE 1

10-12 Year Course Code: INT500 Tech Prep class

This full year course focuses on the physical medicine/sports medicine aspects of health care. Participants will have the opportunity to study and have hands-on experiences in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Students are in the classroom for one period and learn related skills through lab participation after school while working with school athletes and instructor in the training room. A minimum of 25 after school hours will be required for the academic school year. Students may option for ninety hours of lab experience earning an additional .5 credit for Sports Medicine Lab (Successful completion of Sports Medicine I & II classroom plus 180 Sports Medicine Lab will earn a WVSMA certificate of completion). Students will also be certified in Responding to Emergencies First Aid, CPR and AED. Students will go on a field trip to the University of Washington to observe the operation of a collegiate training room and learn about Medical Science careers. Students will complete a job shadow with a local community health care facility such as a hospital or physical therapy clinic. Job shadow hours will count toward the 25 hour after school requirement. Students will learn taping techniques, manual rehabilitation exercises, use of modalities (electrical stimulation & ultra sound) and Massage therapy. Students will select credit for one of the following choices: Physical Education, Occupational Education or Elective credit. Fees: ASB card and $30.00 will be required for supplies.
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Advanced Sports Medicine

SPORTS MEDICINE 2

11-12 Year Course Code: INT503 Tech Prep class

This full year course allows students to experience a more advanced physical medicine/sports medicine aspect of health care. The objective of the Advanced Sports Medicine class is to apply skills learned from the Beginning Sports Medicine class, while working independently with the athletic teams. Advanced class students will assist in the education of first year students, instructing and monitoring lab and field experiences. Students are in the classroom for one period and learn related skills through lab participation after school while working with school athletes and instructor in the training room. Ninety hours of lab experience will be required for students not seeking the additional one credit Sports Medicine Lab class (Successful completion of Sports Medicine I & II classroom plus 180 Sports Medicine Lab will earn a WVSMA certificate of completion). Students will have an opportunity to travel and compete at the Washington Vocational Sports Medicine State Competition held during second Semester. Students will earn one Occupational Education credit or Physical Education credit for the Sports Medicine II classroom and one Elective or Occupational Education credit for the Lab Experience class. Fees: ASB card and $30.00 will be required for supplies. Prerequisite: Sports Medicine I. 1 or 2 Credits: 1 credit for Sports Medicine II classroom; 1 credit for Sports Medicine Lab – see Sports Medicine Lab course description.

Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 1
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SPORTS MEDICINE 3

12 Year Course Code: INT505

This full year course allows students to experience a more advanced physical medicine/sports medicine aspect of health care. The objective of Sports Medicine 3 is to apply skills learned from the Advanced Sports Medicine class, while working independently developing Sports Medicine instructional materials and research projects. Students will attend class with the Advanced Sports Medicine students while completing independent learning projects. Students will be required to write abstract article papers, develop sports medicine learning activities, develop Athletic Training practice examination questions and other specialized projects. Credit will be given for completion of one semester for one-half a credit or two semesters for one credit. Students will earn Occupational or Elective credit

Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 2.
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SPORTS MEDICINE LAB

11-12 Year Course Code: INT504

Students may sign up for this credit simultaneously with the Advanced Sports Medicine class or take this course independently as a third year student. Credit will be given for completion of after school hours. Students will be required to be the head student trainer for one athletic team and the assistant student trainer for a team during another season. Students will be encouraged to seek internships within local community health care facilities such as hospitals, physical therapy clinics and high school/college/professional training rooms. Internships may also occur in other specialty areas, such as massage therapy, chiropractic medicine, EMT, strength/aerobic training, dental care, or dietetics. Approved internship experiences will count toward the after school requirement. Students will be required to keep a journal reporting what they have learned during their work experience activities and a log of their hours worked. Work supervisor will periodically review progress and work experience with the students. The course instructor will make periodic visits to students and employers at off campus worksites. Professionalism and reliability will be emphasized. Students will receive one-half or one Elective or Occupational Education credit for the Sports Medicine Lab class. One –Half or One Full Year Credit in Addition to Credit earned for Sports Medicine I or II. Fee: ASB card.
 

PERSONAL TRAINER

10-12 Semester Course Code: INT520

This course is designed for students interested in personal fitness or considering a career as a strength coach or personal trainer. Successful completion of the course work will prepare students for subsequent collegiate courses and passing the National Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination. Students who pass the NSCA exam will earn the credential of being an NSCA Personal Trainer or Strength Coach. Students will be required to instruct and lead other students in exercise programs (i.e. Weight Training, Plyometrics, Pilates, Yoga). Students will use the classroom to learn the basic principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesology and nutrition and use the gym to apply this information by participation in a variety of training and conditioning exercises. Prerequisite: 9th Grade PE and currently taking Weight Training & Conditioning or Fitness & Conditioning, or Teacher approval. Cross-credited as either Occupational or PE or Elective credit. Fee: ASB card.